Sierra AI CEO Bret Taylor on Agents, Loyalty, and Distribution
AI is becoming the new front door to travel, and consumer behavior is moving faster than most companies can keep up.
Podcasts
$250 Million Short-Term Rental Deal Signals a Shift in Travel Profits
On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down a $250 million deal as TowneBank sells its vacation rental management…
Why Flights Stay Cheap While Travel Costs Rise
Why does travel feel so expensive right now? In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko unpack a structural shift in the economy that’s quietly…
Travel Demand Just Hit a Pause
Travel demand stalled in February as uncertainty reshapes decisions, countries add new guidance for visiting the U.S., and Meta’s AI signals a bigger shift in how trips get chosen.
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Delta Confronts the Oil Price Crisis
Delta’s latest results are in and the fuel price challenge is front and center. Gordon, Jay, and Meghna dive into what the numbers say about the airline’s strategy and resilience.
Fuel Prices Are Forcing Airlines to Change Fast
Delta warns the current fuel shock may force structural change across airlines, as leadership risk emerges at top carriers and AI shifts from experimentation to core infrastructure.
After Selling Match.com, She Built Again – and Then Took It to Shark Tank
On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline is joined by Fran Maier—entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Match.com. After helping build one of the most iconic companies of the…
GMH Hotels: Is $7 Billion in Hotel Points a Problem?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down the growing loyalty balance at Marriott Hotels and Hilton, and what nearly…
Travel Demand Is Dropping and Companies Are Reacting Fast
The UAE moves to stabilize tourism as demand drops, Hyatt ties executive pay to fixing direct bookings, and Carnival doubles down on value-driven travel.
Airlines Might Let You Take Calls Mid-Flight
British Airways is testing in-flight phone calls with Starlink, as luxury hotel brand Montage doubles down on slow growth and hotel giants sit on billions in unredeemed loyalty points.