Southwest Wants to Prevent Repeat of Holiday Chaos
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Soutwest’s preventative prep, Oyo’s IPO shrinkage, and LGBTQ+ travel marketing over the 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.
LGBTQ+ Travel Gains New Recognition After Long Challenging Evolution
Despite the LGBTQ+ community's growing clout in the travel industry, many travelers in the rapidly growing segment still face enormous challenges. Here's a look at how Skift has covered the progress LGBTQ+ travelers have seen as well as the setbacks the group has encountered.
Travel Souvenirs Get a Rethink
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at those travel trinkets gathering dust, pop culture tours and trips, and remote work’s impact on hotels.
Hilton Wants to Use AI to Personalize Hotel Bookings
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s AI hopes, Jumeirah’s expansion, and tours tech in Southeast Asia.
Hotel Reporting Shows Environmental Blind Spots
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel environmental performance, U.S. airline labor struggles, and infrastructure needs at Middle East airports.
Carnival Rides North American Booking Wave to New Record
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Carnival's excellent earnings, New York's new tourism pitch, and India's eased visa wait times.
Marketing Safaris to LGBTQ+ Family Travelers
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at marketing safaris to modern families, measuring hotel performance, and leadership roles for women in hospitality.
Travel Marketers Turn to En Vogue App BeReal to Convey Authenticity
Travel brands using BeReal, as well as TikTok and Instagram, can boost their standing with Generation Z travelers if they emphasize being authentic in their content instead of focusing on going viral.
Amsterdam Tells Partying Tourists to Stay Away
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Amsterdam’s latest tourism initiative, empty offices for digital nomads, and Dubai’s alcohol tax reprieve.
The Impact of Dubai Loosening Up on Alcohol to Boost Tourism May Have Its Limits
Although other destinations in the Middle East and North Africa may not consider making more alcohol accessible as a key part of their tourism strategies, they'll surely notice if it helps Dubai boosts visitor numbers.