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 to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's AI investment, Riyadh Air's ambitions, and Turkey's tourism cooling.

Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition

Tourism

Thanksgiving Set to Be a Massive Travel Period in the U.S.

Today's podcast discusses Thanksgiving travel in the U.S., GetYourGuide's ambitions, and Emirate's $52 billion plane order.

Thanksgiving Set to Be a Massive Travel Period in the U.S.

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Do Wars Affect Tourism?

Large-scale conflicts can damage tourism beyond the borders where fighting is occurring. Here's a look at the wider impact of war on tourism throughout the world.

Ask Skift: How Do Wars Affect Tourism?

News Blog

NoMad Hotels Might Be Sold

Sydell Group, the owner of NoMad Hotels, is weighing the possibility of selling the boutique brand, according to a report by Bloomberg Friday. Sydell Group is trying to determine interest for NoMad from potential buyers, including major hotel operators such as Hilton Worldwide, sources told Bloomberg. International discussions about a potential sale are said to…

Airlines

Asian Airlines Face Surging Fuel Prices and Slow Return of Chinese Travelers

Airlines across Asia have struggled to make a full recovery from the pandemic, and industry executives all but said it isn't happening anytime soon.

Asian Airlines Face Surging Fuel Prices and Slow Return of Chinese Travelers

Cruises

Booking.com Will Sell You a Cruise Now

Today's podcast discusses Booking.com’s cruise offering, Americans’ international preferences, and Wizz’s fizzle.

Booking.com Will Sell You a Cruise Now

Airlines

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

The FAA's mental health committee is a long overdue step to help pilots overcome the many of the issues making their jobs difficult.

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

Airlines

India to Get Electric Air Taxis Via InterGlobe and Archer Aviation Partnership

The all-electric air taxi service could go a long way in helping India combat its growing problems of pollution and congestion in its major cities.

India to Get Electric Air Taxis Via InterGlobe and Archer Aviation Partnership

News Blog

Denmark Announces Proposed Green Passenger Tax on Air Travel

The Danish government unveiled on Thursday its plan to impose a roughly $14 tax on air travel to help fund its aviation industry's sustainability efforts. Danish officials said roughly half of the expected annual proceeds of $172.3 million (1.2 billion krone) will go toward its aim of having domestic flights use only green fuels by…

Short-Term Rentals

Will Las Vegas’ Sphere Be a Big Zero?

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's enhancements for hosts, Las Vegas' latest big attraction, and Singapore Air's earnings.

Will Las Vegas’ Sphere Be a Big Zero?