Travel Tech Leaders’ Hopes, TSA’s Big Sunday and Saudi’s Sports Push
Today's podcast looks at travel tech's Trump predictions, the TSA's big weekend, and Saudi Arabia's cricket tourism.
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.
Mexico Looks to Levy Tax on Cruise Passengers
A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them?
What Are the Hardest Parts of Holiday Travel?
The holiday travel season is hectic both travelers and those in working in the industry, and here's a look at some challenging aspects of traveling for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What’s Next for Airbnb – Skift Travel Podcast
Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces.
Croatia Set to Raise Taxes on Vacation Rentals
Croatia is just the latest destination to tackle short-term rentals, but the long-term impact of the government's proposal is uncertain
Ask Skift: What Are the Trends in Middle East Travel?
The travel industry in the Middle East has seen enormous changes in recent years, and here are some trends shaping the sector in the region.
Record 80 Million Americans to Travel for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving this year is shaping up to be a monster travel period, with decreasing inflation helping push more travelers to hit the road for the holiday.
5 Takeaways From the Skift Aviation Forum
This week’s Skift Aviation Forum was full of intriguing discussions about the current state of the global airline industry and where it’s headed.
Ask Skift: What Are the Biggest Challenges for the Airline Industry?
The airline industry is still facing its share of challenges, and here are some issues keeping executives up at night.
Ask Skift: Are Big Cities Becoming More Expensive to Visit?
Major cities have gotten more expensive to visit in recent years, and here's a look at some of the factors that have contributed to them becoming pricier for travelers.