Marriott’s New Acquisition, Expedia’s Cuts and Europe’s Blackout
On today's pod, we look at Marriott's purchase of CitizenM, Expedia's latest restructuring, and power problems across the Iberian Peninsula.
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.
Brand USA: 10+ Years of Fighting for Funding
Ever since its creation in 2010 to be the country's destination marketing organization, Brand USA has faced potential cuts and even threats of elimination.
Recession Risks, Chinese Tourism, Green Travel: Ask Skift’s Most Popular Questions
We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including how a recession would impact global travel and whether sustainability is really important to travelers.
Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery: A Deep Dive – Skift Travel Podcast
Southeast Asia's travel industry has had its ups and downs recently in its quest to fully rebound from the pandemic, which we discuss in the this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Minor Hotels and Strategizing for Film Tourism Success – Skift Travel Podcast
In this episode of the Skift Podcast, Rafat Ali speaks with Ian Di Tullio, global chief commercial officer of Minor Hotels, about the company's growth strategy, the evolving hospitality landscape, and the influence of pop culture and film tourism on bookings.
Google’s Loss, Recession’s Impact and Biz Travel’s Concerns
On today’s pod we discuss Google‘s legal setback, a weaker forecast for travel brands, and the outlook for business travel.
White Lotus, Artificial Intelligence and the New Business of Luxury Travel – Skift Travel Podcast
Popular TV shows like The White Lotus can strongly influence travel trends, a topic we discuss — along with other forces in the luxury sector — in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
United Airlines’ Fees, Consumer Confidence, and Google’s AI Tools: Ask Skift’s Most Popular Questions
We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including the cost of United's credit cards and lounge memberships and how Google is utilizing AI.
Delta’s Stalled Growth, Mandarin Oriental’s Refresh and Short-Term Rental Emissions
On today’s podcast we look at Delta’s warnings about growth, Mandarin Oriental’s big rebranding, and the emissions impact of short-term rentals.
Brazil to Reintroduce Visa Requirement for U.S. Visitors
The Brazilian government's move to reintroduce a visa requirement is a big risk, considering visa-free entry can help make destinations more appealing to travelers.