Airbnb’s Pay-Later Bet, Airline Cyberattacks and a $12.5B Air Traffic Overhaul
On today's pod we look at Airbnb's book now, pay later options; possible new funding for U.S. air traffic control, and cyber attacks on airline systems.
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.
Too-Hot Eiffel Tower, Brand USA Budget Anxieties and a Scrapped Climate Fee
On today's pod we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback.
Chinese Outbound Travel, Travel Innovations, Agentic AI and Airlines: Ask Skift’s Most Popular Questions
We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including trends in Chinese outbound travel and recent innovations in travel apps and platforms.
Hyatt’s $2B Flip, Six Senses Shake-Up and Europe’s Heatwave Havoc
For today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s Playa Hotels real estate play, leadership moves at Six Senses, and Europe’s brutal summer heat.
Cannes to Ban Large Cruise Ships to Tackle Overtourism
Cannes is part of the growing list of destinations that are imposing restrictions on the cruise industry.
One Clever Hotel Ad, A Resort Brand’s Climate Warning and Avoiding AI Hype
On today’s pod we talk about Ritz-Carlton’s award winning video, Iberostar’s climate concerns, and lessons on AI from startup investors.
Italy’s Overtourism Campaign, Trump’s Student Visa Rules and Ritz-Carlton’s New Cruise Ship
On today’s pod we look at Italy’s push to expand tourists’ bucket lists, Trump’s student social media interrogations, and Ritz-Carlton’s latest yacht.
Spirit’s JetBlue Complaint, Carnival’s Splashy Marketing and Antarctica’s Climate Risks
On today's pod we look at Spirit's pushback on JetBlue's new beau, Carnival's marketing success, and the influencers threatening Antarctica.
AI Is Changing the Game for Travel Startups — Here’s What Excites Amex Ventures Most
The managing director of Amex Ventures explains investments in Mindtrip, Boom Supersonic, and how he thinks about investing in the travel space.
Boeing’s Political Cash, Bhutan’s Crypto Tourism and U.S. Flight Spending
For Friday’s podcast we count up Boeing’s lobbying dollars, look at Bhutan’s crypto push, and add up flight bookings in the U.S.