Digital Can Anthony Bourdain’s style of travel show rescue CNN from its decline? - Jun 03, 2012 11:15 am Skift Take As appealing as Bourdain is, CNN’s current leadership has a knack for making terrible staffing decisions both in front of and behind the camera. — Skift Share Tweet Share Post Send CNN Worldwide, suffering poor ratings, is taking a chance on Anthony Bourdain’s cocky persona with a new travel-and-food show. See full article The Skift Daily newsletter puts you ahead of everyone about the future of travel. Subscribe now. Thank you Daily Weekly Business of Loyalty Meetings Innovation Corporate Travel New Luxury Airline Innovation Travel Advisor Skift Wellness Skift Table Daily Skift Table Weekly Please select your Industry Aviation (Airlines, Airports, Vendors) Corporate Travel (Travel Management Company, Buyer) Destinations (DMO/CVB, Tourism Organization) Hospitality (Hotels, Rentals) Online Booking (Online Travel Agencies, Metasearch) Travel Agency (Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Consortium) Tours & Experiences (Attractions, Tour Operators, Wholesalers) Transportation Cruises Professional & Business Services Technology Financial Institutions Media/Publishing Academia/Higher Education/University Faculty Retail Healthcare Engineering Government / Associations Food & Beverage Services Real Estate Utilities / Energy Agriculture / Environmental Manufacturing / Construction Travel Enthusiast Wellness Enthusiast Foodie/Food Enthusiast Please select your Job Level C-level/Owner VP-Level Director Manager Non-Manager How many times in a year do you travel? Over 10 6 to 10 1 to 5 0 How would you identify your role in meeting planning? I am a planner / decision-maker I am a supplier Neither How would you identify your role in corporate travel? I am a planner / policy maker I am a supplier Neither Are you directly involved in the luxury industry? I am in the luxury travel industry I am in other luxury industry I am a luxury enthusiast Do you work in the aviation industry? Yes No Which of the following best describes your involvement in the aviation industry? Engineering/Manufacturing Commercial Airlines Cargo Carriers Private Carriers Airport Personnel Travel Tech Marketing/PR Travel Agency (aggregators, wholesalers, tour operators, etc.) Logistical Support (catering, fuel, etc.) What is your role in travel advisory? I buy travel itineraries I sell/create travel itineraries I market travel itineraries I am a tech solution provider None of the above What is your interest in the wellness industry? I work in the wellness industry I am currently/going to incorporate wellness into my business I am a wellness enthusiast None of the above Do you work in the restaurant industry? Yes No Are you a travel industry professional? Yes No Submit Tags: cnn, tv Up Next New Skift Report: The Future of Event Technology — A Mix of Realities Destinations Dan Peltier, Skift Special Parts Unknown Episode Reflects on Anthony Bourdain’s Impact on Food and Travel 1 month Sponsored Visit San Antonio + Skift San Antonio’s Cross-Sector Collaboration Is Key to Attracting Important Meetings and Events 1 week Booking Sites Dennis Schaal, Skift TripAdvisor Is Debuting Tours and Activities TV Ads in the Sector’s Breakout Year 1 month Digital Dennis Schaal, Skift CNN’s Jake Tapper Talks Trump, Marriott and Family Travel 3 months Booking Sites Dennis Schaal, Skift Trivago and Booking Slash U.S. TV Ad Spending 4 months
