Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling
The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it.
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.
Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings
Today's podcast looks at easier U.S. passport renewals, Booking's growing short-term rental business, and Tripadvisor's rethink of that same sector.
Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests
Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.
The Most Powerful People in Travel – Skift Travel Podcast
How do you measure power and influence? We discuss our process on this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism
Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.
Travel’s Powerful Women, Airbnb’s Experiences Reboot and Saudi’s Tourism Numbers
Today's podcast looks at 25 women making waves in travel, Airbnb's new experiences reboot, and where Saudi's visitors—and their money—are coming from.
Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights
Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.
Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?
Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down.
Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences
Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.
Travel’s Great Renewal (and Reckoning) – Skift Travel Podcast
This month brings the return of the Skift Global Forum, where travel executives will offer no shortage of opinions about the state of the industry. What topics will they discuss?