Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Priceline and Choice Looks Abroad
For today’s pod, we look at Airbnb‘s updated experiences, Southwest new deal with Priceline, and Choice Hotels’ growth options.
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.
Booking’s Credit Card, Marriott’s Slower Growth and Spain’s Rental Crackdown
Your morning news podcast looks at Booking.com’s first credit card, Marriott’s slower performance, and Spain’s crackdown on outlaw short-term rentals.
U.S. to Require Citizens of Malawi and Zambia to Post Bonds for Visas
For now, travelers from only two countries have to post bonds for U.S. visas.
AI & Airfares, Loyalty Program Trends, Travel Demand Outlook: Ask Skift’s Top Questions
Delta says it's not using AI to set fares for individual travelers, but the criticism hasn't gone away.
U.S. Tightens Visas, Oyo Enters Australia and Europe Flies Bigger and Farther
Today’s pod looks at the U.S.’s latest attempt to scare away visitors, Oyo’s latest acquisition, and Europe’s longer flights.
New Travel Sticker Shock: Some U.S. Visitors to Face $15,000 Visa Bond
While the pilot program is limited in scope, it's another sign that U.S. visa policy is becoming more complex for travelers from certain countries.
Booking Trends, AI Tools, and the New Rules of Travel Planning
For this Friday episode, we look at Google's new partnership with Amadeus and its resilience in the face of AI (so far). We also preview new Skift Research about AI and changing traveler habits.
Hilton’s Strategy Shift, Spirit’s Furloughs and Sri Lanka’s Fee Drop
On today’s pod, we look at Hilton’s biz travel shift, Spirit’s pilot troubles, and Sri Lanka’s fig leaf to travelers.
Airfare AI Debates, Hotel EV Demand and Southwest’s Baggage Bonanzas
In the headphones today: American Air makes an AI pricing promise, Hilton says EV charging is an edge, and Southwest’s billion dollar bonus.
Hilton’s Confidence, Accor’ Vegas, Entry and Asia-Pacific’s Lifestyle Boom
On today’s podcast we look at Hilton’s earnings, Accor’s way into Las Vegas, and why lifestyle hotels are booming in Asia.