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

Business Travel

The New Business Travel Mega Merger

Today's podcast looks at a corporate travel mega merger, Boeing's C-suite shuffle, and Booking.com's sustainability retreat.

The New Business Travel Mega Merger

Airlines

What Hilton Told Investors

Today's podcast looks at Hilton's latest investment insights, United's new pooling loyalty program, and the unstoppable power of Chinese travelers.

What Hilton Told Investors

Hotels

India Could See a Lifestyle Hotel Boom

Today's podcast looks at Ennismore's take on lifestyle hospitality in India, U.S. hopes for India travel demand, and LaLiT Suri's relationship with India's LGBTQ+ community.

India Could See a Lifestyle Hotel Boom

Tourism

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

India's travel industry is booming, and here are some trends worth noting in one of the world's largest travel markets.

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

Tourism

India’s Weddings Are Big Business for Travel Brands

Today's podcast looks at the business of Indian weddings, United CEO's apology, and Egypt's tourism shortfalls.

India’s Weddings Are Big Business for Travel Brands

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