Balancing Act: The Impact and Future of Short-Term Rentals in New Orleans
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In this episode of the You're a Tourist podcast, Dr. Katie Dudley discusses the complexities of short-term rental regulations in New Orleans with City Council member JP Morrell. They explore the historical context of these regulations, the challenges faced in implementing them, and the role of platforms like Airbnb in shaping the regulatory landscape. The conversation highlights the importance of data collection, community impact, and future directions for short-term rentals in the city. In this conversation, JP Morrell discusses the complexities and challenges of regulating Airbnb in New...
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Short-Term Rentals and Community Impact: Residents Demand Regulations for Safe Neighborhoods
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In this episode of You’re a Tourist, Dr. Dudley dives into the rising concerns around short-term rentals (STRs) in Long Beach, California with the co-founders of the Long Beach Safe Neighborhood Coalition, Andy Oliver and Christina Negrelli. Formed in response to the negative impacts of short-term rentals in residential areas, the coalition sheds light on issues like noise, safety, excessive parking, and the strain on community relationships. Andy and Christina share firsthand experiences of living next to unregulated, unhosted STR properties and discuss the urgent need for STR regulations...
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Airbnb & Inequality: How Short-Term Rentals Are Shaping Communities with Dr. Mehmet Cansoy
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Katie Dudley, tourism researcher and educator, as she interviews Dr. Mehmet Cansoy, assistant professor of sociology, about the intersection of technological change, inequality, and the platform economy. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of Airbnb on communities, exploring how short-term rentals affect economic activity, social patterns, and neighborhood dynamics. Dr. Cansoy's research reveals that middle-income and predominantly white neighborhoods often benefit from Airbnb, while marginalized communities do not see the same...
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Airbnb and the Housing Crisis: Navigating Regulations, Data, and Sustainable Tourism with Murray Cox
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In this episode of the You're a Tourist Podcast, Dr. Katie Dudley speaks with Murray Cox, founder of the data activist project inside Airbnb. They discuss the evolution of Airbnb, its impact on housing markets, and the regulatory responses from cities. The conversation highlights the significant increase in entire home listings, the challenges of compliance with regulations, and the economic implications of short-term rentals on local communities. They also explore the need for sustainable tourism practices and the importance of balancing tourist demands with the needs of residents. In this...
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Airbnb's Impact: Disrupting Tourism and Communities
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Join us for this episode where tourism researcher, educator and comedian Dr. Katie Dudley sits down with Dr. Daniel Gutentag to discuss the complexities surrounding short-term rentals, particularly Airbnb, and their impact on tourism and local communities. The discussion covers the evolution of Airbnb, the concept of disruptive innovation in the hospitality sector, changing guest expectations, community perspectives, and the role of policy and regulation. The conversation emphasizes the need for responsible tourist behavior and the challenges faced by both hosts and local governments in...
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Episode 10: Exploring the World of Through & Managing Human Impact on National Parks
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In this episode, Dr. Katie Dudley and Dr. Brian Peterson discuss through hiking and the experiences and challenges associated with long-distance trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. They also touch on the impact of tourism on these trails and the issues of crowding and ecological impact. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes about tourists' encounters with wildlife and headlines related to tourism in national parks. Dr. Peterson shares his insights on the evolving culture of through hiking and the desire for solitude among hikers. The conversation in...
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Episode 9: Traveling with a disability w/Jennifer Kumiyama
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Summary In this episode, host Dr. Katie Dudley and guest Jennifer Kumiyama discuss the experience of traveling with a disability. Jennifer was born with Arthrogryposis and uses a wheelchair daily. She is a disability rights activist, singer and actress who can be heard as the voice of Dahlia in Disney's animated feature "WISH". She currently works as the Citywide Accessibility Coordinator at the City of Long Beach and loves spending time with her family, friends and cats; and traveling. They start by playing a game called Tourists in the News, where they discuss funny and bizarre headlines...
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Episode 8: Working Remotely while Cruising
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This week tourism researcher, educator and comedian Dr. Katie Dudley sits down with self-proclaimed #cruiser , Emily Banks to take a deep dive into cruising and how to combine travel with working remotely. #tourism #travel #cruise #remotework #podcast #cruiselife #cruiser For more deep dives into all things tourism, SUBSCRIBE to this channel and follow You're a Tourist: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@YoureaTourist IG: @YoureaTourist TikTok: @YoureaTourist IG @kateddudley Website: www.youreatourist.com/
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Episode 7: Hippies, Jam Bands and Hope for Gen Z
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In this episode, tourism researcher, educator and comedian Dr. Katie Dudley talks with an old pal from SIU-Carbondale (Go Salukis!) and current high school art teacher about his time following the band Phish. Listen as they get nostalgic over a time when twenty-somethings could screw up without documentation, parking lot shenanigans and EDM. For more deep dives into all things tourism, follow and subscribe to You're a Tourist: YouTube: IG: @YoureaTourist TikTok: @YoureaTourist IG: @kateddudley Website: www.youreatourist.com/
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Episode 6: Talking Tourism in Charleston, SC
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In this episode, tourism researcher, educator and comedian Dr. Katie Dudley talks with Tamika Gadsden, an organizer, media entrepreneur and special advisor to the mayor of Charleston, SC, about tourism in one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world. They dive into issues facing popular tourism destinations across the globe such as Airbnbs, dealing with tourists and specific to Charleston, the implications of packaging a tourism version of a dark past. For more deep dives into all things tourism, follow and subscribe to You're a Tourist: YouTube: IG @YoureaTourist TikTok:...
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In this episode, host Dr. Katie Dudley and guest Jennifer Kumiyama discuss the experience of traveling with a disability. Jennifer was born with Arthrogryposis and uses a wheelchair daily. She is a disability rights activist, singer and actress who can be heard as the voice of Dahlia in Disney's animated feature "WISH". She currently works as the Citywide Accessibility Coordinator at the City of Long Beach and loves spending time with her family, friends and cats; and traveling.
They start by playing a game called Tourists in the News, where they discuss funny and bizarre headlines related to tourism and Jennifer shares her love for travel and her favorite destinations, including New York and Hawaii. They discuss the challenges faced by travelers with disabilities, such as inaccessible infrastructure and lack of training for airline staff. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of speaking up and advocating for better accessibility in the travel industry. Throughout this conversation, Jennifer Kumiyama discusses the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in the tourism industry. She highlights the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities when traveling and emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding from both tourists and service providers. Jennifer also shares her experiences with the TSA and discusses the issues surrounding the DAS Pass at Disneyland. She acknowledges the progress that has been made in terms of accessibility but emphasizes the need for continued improvement.
Jennifer provides tips for tourists, including treating people with disabilities with dignity and respect, being mindful of accessible facilities, and avoiding stereotypes and offensive comments. Keywords travel, disability, tourism, accessibility, airline, headlines, inclusivity, accessibility, tourism industry, disabilities, empathy, understanding, TSA, DAS Pass, Disneyland, progress, tips
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