Rashaad Jorden

Rashaad often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI chatbot, 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.

Latest Stories

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in Asia?

Travel in Asia is expected to continue its post-pandemic boom this year, and here are some shaping travel on the continent.

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in Asia?

Tourism

State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram and YouTube

Today's podcast looks at travel marketing sans Tiktok, the recovery of business travel, and the Middle East's most expensive hotel.

State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram and YouTube

Announcements

Visa-Free Travel Becomes More Common

Today's podcast looks at Skift's latest venture, the implications of a U.S. Tiktok ban, and the easing of visa requirements.

Visa-Free Travel Becomes More Common

Tourism

Who Needs a Travel Visa? Requirements Are Easing

While international travel has gotten easier in some regards coming out of the pandemic, far too many travelers are still dealing with lengthy visa processing delays that have hurt the industry's recovery.

Who Needs a Travel Visa? Requirements Are Easing

Tourism

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras

Today's podcast looks at cameras in Airbnbs, Messi tourism in Saudi Arabia, and the decline of U.S. hospitality.

Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Solo Travel?

Solo travel has grown enormously in popularity in recent years, so here's a look at the factors driving its boom as well as what solo travelers are interested in.

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Solo Travel?

Tourism

TikTok Is Coming for Travel

Today's podcast looks at the power of Tiktok travel, United's pilot pause, and the Digital Markets Act's effects on Google.

TikTok Is Coming for Travel

Online Travel

Tripadvisor’s Possible Sale

Today's podcast looks at who is behind the Tripadvisor sale, how safe India is for solo female travelers, and how AI could kill the Top 10 list.

Tripadvisor’s Possible Sale

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone