Hotels’ Performance, Priceline’s New AI and Klook’s Evolution
Today's podcast looks at the ups and downs of the global hotel industry's year, Priceline's new AI integration, and Klook's plans for the next ten years.
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.
Moxy Turns 10, Amtrak’s New Campaign and Croatia’s Tourism Traffic
Today's podcast looks at Moxy's tenth anniversary, Amtrak's counter-marketing, and Dubrovnik's efforts to fend off tourism hordes.
Ask Skift: How Are Destinations Combatting Overtourism?
Overtourism has become a pressing issue, and several destinations have unveiled strategies they believe will better help them manage visitor numbers.
Carnival’s Alaska Boom, Travel Startup Funding and Singapore’s Surge
Today's podcast looks at Carnival’s Alaska growth, a big fundraising haul for startups, and Singapore’s growth at the expense of Hong Kong.
Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast
Travel industry leaders spoke at the recent Skift Global Forum. Here are the highlights.
Mallorca’s Visitor Boom, Hotels and AI and Southwest’s Optimism
Today's podcast looks at hotels grappling with AI, Mallorca's continued overtourism, and Southwest's revenue bump.
Meta’s AI-Powered Update, Choice vs. Wyndham and Travel’s New Initiative
Today's podcast looks at Skift's latest step to empower underrepresented voices, Meta's new translation tech, and a lowdown on the state of Choice and Wyndham hotel brands.
Ask Skift: What Are Key Trends in Blended Travel?
Travelers combining business and leisure trips are still hitting the road in large numbers, but blended travel is evolving as it continues its post-pandemic boom.
Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast
Expedia Group believes its tech migration has been a success, and that other innovations could boost business. CEO Ariane Gorin touched on those topics and more at the recent Skift Global Forum.
Ship-Free Saturdays, Southwest’s Special Meeting and Etihad’s New Routes
Today's podcast looks at Juneau's new cruise ban attempt, Elliot Investment's new reveal for Southwest, and Etihad Airway's new routes.