Youre a Tourist

Katie Dudley is an award winning researcher, educator, and comedian. In each episode she brings on a new guest to help uncover an array of unspoken aspects of tourism and ways listeners can become more responsible tourists.

Youre a Tourist is a society podcast hosted by Katie Dudley, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Katie Dudley hosts Youre a Tourist, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Balancing Act: The Impact and Future of Short-Term Rentals in New Orleans

  Nov 14, 20241h 15mS2

  <p>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 Orleans. He highlights the impact of short-term rentals on housing prices...

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  Episode #5

  Short-Term Rentals and Community Impact: Residents Demand Regulations for Safe Neighborhoods

  Nov 4, 202449 minS2

  <p >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 to protect the quality of life for Long Beach residents.<...

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  Episode #3

  Airbnb & Inequality: How Short-Term Rentals Are Shaping Communities with Dr. Mehmet Cansoy

  Oct 24, 20241h 18mS2

  <p>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 gains. </p> <p>We also examine the commercialization of Airbnb and its differences from other platform industries...

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  Episode #2

  Airbnb and the Housing Crisis: Navigating Regulations, Data, and Sustainable Tourism with Murray Cox

  Oct 10, 20241h 16mS2

  <p>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 conversation, Murray discusses the significant impact of regulations on...

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  Airbnb's Impact: Disrupting Tourism and Communities

  Oct 3, 20241h 18mS2

  <p > 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 managing the effects of short-term rentals.</p> <p >  Takeaways</p> <p > •        Short-term rentals have been aroun...

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