Travel’s Powerful Women, Airbnb’s Experiences Reboot and Saudi’s Tourism Numbers
Today's podcast looks at 25 women making waves in travel, Airbnb's new experiences reboot, and where Saudi's visitors—and their money—are coming from.
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.
Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights
Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.
Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?
Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down.
Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences
Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.
Travel’s Great Renewal (and Reckoning) – Skift Travel Podcast
This month brings the return of the Skift Global Forum, where travel executives will offer no shortage of opinions about the state of the industry. What topics will they discuss?
Airline Loyalty Probe, Thomas Cook Sale and Hyatt Property Deals
Today's podcast looks at a probe into U.S. airlines loyalty programs, a $40 million acquisition of Thomas Cook, and a step toward owning fewer properties for Hyatt.
Travel’s Power Players, Hotel Growth Race and Expedia’s B2B Business
Today's podcast looks at the most influential people in the travel industry, who comes out on top of Marriott and Hilton's portfolio growth battle, and Expedia Group's defense of B2B.
Striking Hotel Workers, Southwest’s Activists and NZ’s Tourist Fees
Today's podcast looks at labor strikes at U.S. hotels, Southwest’s activist investors, and New Zealand’s new fees for tourists.
New Zealand to Triple Entry Fees
New Zealand's government doesn't think the increased entry fee will put off travelers, but it just made the country's ongoing efforts to make a full recovery from the pandemic a bit more difficult.
Billion Dollar Airport Upgrades, Qantas’ New Jets and Edinburgh’s Tourist Tax
Today's podcast looks at airports' tech tune-ups, Quantas' all-new aircraft, and Scotland's first tourist tax.