Rashaad Jorden Archives

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.

Tourism

Canada to Lift Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated U.S. Travelers From August 9

The decision by Canada to open its border to fully vaccinated U.S. visitors is a massive boost for the country's economy. While businesses in Canada have lost billions of dollars due to the absence of U.S. customers, the reopening's timing in early August allows them to salvage something from the summer.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Business Travel

U.S. and Canadian Travel Advisor Groups Look Beyond Rivalry to Reopen the Border

The entire travel industry greatly benefits when groups many would think of as competitors work together to provide assistance for travelers and travel advisors.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Tourism

Sprawling Mural Will Adorn NYC Eyesore Port Authority as a Midtown Draw for Tourists

Not only would a popular mural at the Port Authority Bus Terminal attract more tourists to the western edge of Times Square, a welcome turn for post-pandemic recovery in the Big Apple, but it would also boost local businesses and pretty up the dismal-looking station.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Find River Cruises a Bigger Opportunity Even With Hurdles

Travel advisors would do well to thoroughly explain the differences between ocean and river cruises. While some travelers have concerns about getting on any kind of cruise, travel advisors could attract a lot more bookings if they quell any concerns travelers have about river cruises.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Tourism

The Philippines Is Taking a Long and Confusing Path to Tourism Recovery

For a nation that relies on tourism as a significant engine of growth — the sector had contributed around 13 percent to the gross domestic product — it's time for national and local government officials to move in one direction and attack the Covid problem together.

Maria Stella F. Arnaldo | 5 years ago

Business Travel

The Travel Advisors Leading the Overtourism Fight for a Post-Pandemic Era

Travel advisors are possibly more powerful than tourism boards in the fight against overtourism, and their advice about where to travel is increasingly valuable.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Tourism

EU Lifts Travel Restrictions on 11 More Countries Bringing Total to 25

Europe's tourism recovery is set a receive a major boost as the list of safe travel countries grows, including the lucrative outbound market of Canada.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Renewed LGBTQ Travel Is Focus of Travel Advisors But Not Destination Marketing

It's obviously tremendous for the tourism industry that LGBTQ travelers have been enthusiastic about hitting the road this summer. Imagine how much more revenue destinations could earn if they did a better job of marketing to that community.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Coronavirus

Can Lifestyle Hotels Keep the Growth Streak Going?

Lifestyle hotels have become a popular place to unwind for many travelers, and hotel executives are determined to keep the coolness factors that made them an attraction. But growing pains remain, even when the pandemic goes away.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago

Ground Transport

Global Rail Companies Put Plans in Place to Lure New Riders

This summer travel season could be enormously successful for railway companies if schemes they've created for the post-pandemic-era can capture travelers' interest. A big "if."

Rashaad Jorden | 5 years ago