Youre a Tourist

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...

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 parki...

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,...

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 impli...

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, com...

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...

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 C...

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...

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 an...

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 Charle...

In this episode, Katie sits down with comedian and mother to a 9-year-old autistic son Katie Blunt to discuss challenges and tips for anyone traveling with a child who is neurodivergent as well as things other parents and travelers can do to be more supportive and empathetic fellow tourists.  For more deep dives into all things tourism, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast and follow You're a Tourist: IG @Yo...

This week Katie sits down with comedian, writer and West Virginia native Nick Griffith. They cover everything from image issues and labor unions to drunken nights and the Mothman.  We learn about West Virginia history and Nick gives over 20 different tourism spots to check out...and do it on the cheap.....shhhh! For more deep dives into all things tourism, follow You're a Tourist: IG @YoureaTouris...

In this episode, Katie talks with comedian Justine Smith about what it's like to live in Hawaii. They dive into issues facing popular tourism destinations across the globe such as affordable housing, low wages, and of course...dealing with tourists.  For more deep dives into all things tourism, follow You're a Tourist:  IG @YoureaTourist TikTok: @YoureaTourist IG @kateddudley Watch full episode on...

Join us for this episode where Katie and Dr. Maria Blevins take a deep dive into sexual harassment, stereotypes and their experiences working as whitewater raft guides.  Follow You're a Tourist on: Instagram: @youreatourist TikTok: @youreatourist Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@YoureaTourist

In this episode, Dr. Katie Dudley and Dr. Devyani Singh discuss wildlife tourism and the impact of tourists on wildlife and local communities 🐅 🗞️ They play a game called 'Tourists in the News' where they discuss headlines about tourists getting in trouble with wild animals. ✅ They also explore the concept of being a traveler versus a tourist and the importance of being a responsible tourist. 🎓...