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.

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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Megawatt Payday and Should Billionaires Exist? 

Coming off the release of annual financial reports, we delve into the issue of CEO pay in the travel industry in this week's podcast as several major executives have seen their compensation boom in recent years.

Airbnb’s Megawatt Payday and Should Billionaires Exist? 

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Is Getting Younger

Today's podcast looks at Indigo's new purchase, Wyndham's new strategy, and Royal Caribbean's new audience.

Royal Caribbean Is Getting Younger

Hotels

What Scraping 20,000 Google Hotel Listings Reveals

Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.

What Scraping 20,000 Google Hotel Listings Reveals

Tourism

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Tour Operators

Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef

Today's podcast looks at the dying Great Barrier Reef, a new exec at Airbus, and better pay at Delta.

Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef

Tourism

Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

Welcome to the new and improved Skift Travel Podcast.

Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

Tourism

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

As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

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

Hotels

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Tourism

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign