New Travel Sticker Shock: Some U.S. Visitors to Face $15,000 Visa Bond
While the pilot program is limited in scope, it's another sign that U.S. visa policy is becoming more complex for travelers from certain countries.
Rashaad Jorden is Skift’s Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI answer engine, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn’t spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.
Booking Trends, AI Tools, and the New Rules of Travel Planning
For this Friday episode, we look at Google's new partnership with Amadeus and its resilience in the face of AI (so far). We also preview new Skift Research about AI and changing traveler habits.
Hilton’s Strategy Shift, Spirit’s Furloughs and Sri Lanka’s Fee Drop
On today’s pod, we look at Hilton’s biz travel shift, Spirit’s pilot troubles, and Sri Lanka’s fig leaf to travelers.
Airfare AI Debates, Hotel EV Demand and Southwest’s Baggage Bonanzas
In the headphones today: American Air makes an AI pricing promise, Hilton says EV charging is an edge, and Southwest’s billion dollar bonus.
Hilton’s Confidence, Accor’ Vegas, Entry and Asia-Pacific’s Lifestyle Boom
On today’s podcast we look at Hilton’s earnings, Accor’s way into Las Vegas, and why lifestyle hotels are booming in Asia.
A Weaker U.S. Passport, Travel Lobbying Spending and Delta’s AI Airfares
On today’s pod we look at the declining value of a U.S. passport, where some travel brands are spending money in Washington, D.C., and how some people are crying foul about Delta’s AI pricing experiments.
Southwest’s Seating Revolution, Barcelona’s Cruise Crackdown and Biz Travel’s New High
For today’s pod we look at Southwest’s big break with the past, Barcelona’s attempts to control cruise passengers, and a business travel resurgence.
Barcelona to Close 2 Cruise Terminals to Tackle Overtourism
Barcelona's ongoing battle against mass tourism isn't slowing down. The city is emphasizing quality instead of quantity.
Why This Summer Is Breaking Flight Crews and the System
The summer's busiest-ever travel season is posing enormous challenges for flight attendants, but union leader Sara Nelson is optimistic about rallying support for flight crews.
Japan Sets Another Visitor Record as Its Tourism Surge Continues
Japan is eager to attract even more visitors, but effectively managing mass tourism is becoming just as important for the government as hitting its visitor targets.