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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Tourism

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at U.S. vaccine rules, Qantas’ new CEO, and VisitBritain’s AI-assisted campaign.

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

Media and PR

VisitBritain Rides AI Wave in Campaign Featuring Accent Game

While this latest batch of AI-inspired campaigns is short of revolutionary, it’s encouraging to see brands moving towards what will hopefully be more thoughtful, insightful marketing in the future.

VisitBritain Rides AI Wave in Campaign Featuring Accent Game

Airlines

FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season

The FAA's move to open more direct flight routes in time for the summer is a boon for airlines — and flyers — seeking to take advantage of the seasonal vacation surge.

FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season

Hotels

Cross-Border Credit Card Spending Is Booming

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at increased cross-border credit card spending, Hyatt’s boutique acquisition, and luxury brands’ travel experience experimentations.

Cross-Border Credit Card Spending Is Booming

Airlines

American Airlines Gets a Huge Boost From Blended Travel

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at American Air’s blended travel insights, Fiji’s new tourism campaign, and Wyndham’s optimism.

American Airlines Gets a Huge Boost From Blended Travel

Tour Operators

A New Kind of Walking Tour in NYC

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Avianca’s subscription plan, India’s aviation boom, and New York’s new walking tour concepts.

A New Kind of Walking Tour in NYC

Hotels

Hotel Earnings Season Projections

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at hotels and the forthcoming earnings season, the Yucatan's new train, and a short-term rental shortfall.

Hotel Earnings Season Projections

Tourism

Controversial Mexico Railway Is Uncertain Factor in Yucatán Tourism

The Mexican government aims to steer travelers toward less explored areas on the Yucatán Peninsula via a tourist train. But those efforts could backfire if it doesn't improve infrastructure where it's needed.

Controversial Mexico Railway Is Uncertain Factor in Yucatán Tourism

Tourism

The Travel Industry’s Struggles With Climate Change

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at a timeline of climate change actions, Six Senses’ new products, and the tourism board that dropped its destination.

The Travel Industry’s Struggles With Climate Change

Tourism

A Short History of the Travel Industry’s Sustainability Efforts

Although many travel companies are vocal about environmental issues, there's often been an enormous disconnect between their words and actions. Here's a look at how Skift has covered the industry's successes and failures in sustainability.

A Short History of the Travel Industry’s Sustainability Efforts