International Tourism Hit Pre-Covid Levels in 2024
Although the global travel industry's recovery is still uneven, finally hitting pre-Covid tourism numbers is a critical milestone.
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.
TikTok’s Near Death, Hotels and Trump and Agoda’s Sustainability Fund
Today’s episode looks at TikTok’s reprieve, what hotels want from Trump, and Agoda’s eco-friendly push.
Airbnb Battles Price Gouging, Airlines Hit New Highs and a Lux Cruise Deal
Today’s podcast explains how Airbnb is stopping price gouging in L.A., why airlines had a good 2024, and what’s behind a luxury cruise deal.
Tripadvisor’s New AI Deal, Southwest’s Hiring Freeze and Banyan Group’s Growth
Today's podcast looks at Tripadvisor's artificial intelligence deal, Southwest's hiring changes, and Banyan's brand expansion outside of Asia.
Biz Travel Merger Challenge, Belmond’s Anti-Insta Videos and Spain’s Holiday Rental Taxes
Today's podcast discusses a threat to a biz travel mega merger, a hotel brand's slow approach to video, and taxes on Spanish holiday lets.
Spain Looks to Raise Taxes on Holiday Rentals
Raising taxes on short-term rentals in Spain may not slow down the enormous demand for those properties. But it is a sign that the government is listening to those angry about the sector's perceived role in making housing unaffordable.
TikTok Travel, Hilton in Asia and Room Rates in India
Today's podcast reveals TikTok's new travel plans, and discusses both Hilton's ambitions in Asia and why hotel rates in India are about to surge.
Delta and Uber Partner, Greener Jet Fuel and Kerzner’s Lux Plans
Today's briefing tells listeners about Delta's new ride hailing friend, Kerzner's expansion plans, and greener jet fuel in the UK.
Travel Search Changes, AI-Travel Brand Deals and Loyalty Program Lessons
In the briefing today are two reports from last night's Skift Megatrends event in New York alongside reactions to British Airways' loyalty updates.
How Does the Economy Impact Travel?
Economic issues are never far from the mind of travel executives, and here's a rundown of different ways the state of the economy impacts the industry.