From concert-fueled economies to cybersecurity chaos and legal bombshells shaking the venue world—this July was anything but quiet. In this episode, we break down the biggest current events impacting travel, ticketing, and live experiences right now. Whether you're planning Q3 campaigns, pitching new partnerships, or just trying to stay ahead of what's driving fan and traveler behavior, this is your go-to summer recap.

We cover:

• The rise of shoulder season travel and why Europe in September is outperforming July

• Airline cyber attacks and the growing importance of digital resilience

• Music tourism's billion-dollar impact from Coldplay to Blackpink

• Backstreet Boys at the Sphere and the future of immersive residencies

• Formula 1's global takeover and luxury fan travel

• JW Roth's bold new venue model with VENU

• The OVG antitrust indictment and what it means for arena deals going forward

If you work in tickets, travel, or the experience economy, this episode is packed with insights you need—plus trends that will shape the rest of 2025.

Listen now at www.tttpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

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