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

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

Airlines

United Thinks the Future Looks Like 2023

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at United’s earnings, Extended Stay America’s optimism, and American Airlines’ airfare strategy.

United Thinks the Future Looks Like 2023

Hotels

Hyatt’s New Hotel Brand Wants You to Stay Awhile

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Hyatt’s new extended stay brand, Delta’s hub needs, and tipping on Hopper.

Hyatt’s New Hotel Brand Wants You to Stay Awhile

Tourism

Brazil to Reimpose Tourist Visa Requirements on Four Countries

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Ritz-Carlton’s training experiment, Brazil’s new visas, and a new Paris boutique hotel.

Brazil to Reimpose Tourist Visa Requirements on Four Countries

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Uncertain Experiences Strategy

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb’s Experiences pullback, the impact of the silent traveler, and the glamour and practicality of European night trains.

Airbnb’s Uncertain Experiences Strategy

Travel Technology

A Look Back at How the ‘Silent Travelers’ of 2014 Influenced the Entire Travel Industry

Mobile-first consumers have played an enormous role in the travel industry and their influence is showing no signs of slowing down. Here's a look at how Skift has covered their impact on the travel industry.

A Look Back at How the ‘Silent Travelers’ of 2014 Influenced the Entire Travel Industry

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Experiences Hit a Speed Bump

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s Experiences pause, Delta Air Lines’ optimism, and funding roadblocks for African travel entrepreneurs.

Airbnb Experiences Hit a Speed Bump

Hotels

American Airlines Will Have a Good First Quarter, but Cautious About the Next

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Waldorf Astoria’s India expansion, American Airlines’ forecasts, and Japan’s tourism shortfalls.

American Airlines Will Have a Good First Quarter, but Cautious About the Next

Airlines

JetBlue Claims It’s Disrupting the Transatlantic Market

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at JetBlue’s transatlantic boasts, Airbnb’s non-acquisition, and a creative shaping hotel guest experience.

JetBlue Claims It’s Disrupting the Transatlantic Market

Tourism

Mauritius Sees China Reopening as Boon for Tourism Recovery

As direct flights between Mauritius and China haven't resumed yet, Mauritius needs to find ways quickly to convince Chinese tourists to endure enormously long flights to the island if it's to reach its tourism targets for 2023.

Mauritius Sees China Reopening as Boon for Tourism Recovery