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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Airlines

Airlines Will Have to Wait Longer on Next Gen Boeing 777 Jet

Although Boeing executives will be disappointed that the model won't fly for at least another two years, the delay provides the company more time to make safety improvements.

Airlines Will Have to Wait Longer on Next Gen Boeing 777 Jet

Airlines

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Approved to Fly With Aim to Conquer Space Tourism

The competition to determine who will conquer space tourism features some of the world's richest men. So it'll be fascinating to see which heavyweight billionaire can attract the most passengers willing to spend a pretty penny to go into space.

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Approved to Fly With Aim to Conquer Space Tourism

Business Travel

Renewed LGBTQ Travel Is Focus of Travel Advisors But Not Destination Marketing

It's obviously tremendous for the tourism industry that LGBTQ travelers have been enthusiastic about hitting the road this summer. Imagine how much more revenue destinations could earn if they did a better job of marketing to that community.

Renewed LGBTQ Travel Is Focus of Travel Advisors But Not Destination Marketing

Coronavirus

Carnival Posts $2 Billion Quarterly Loss as Cruise Industry Still Navigates Pandemic Perils

Although a gigantic quarterly loss is never good news, Carnival executives should be heartened by the fact brighter days are ahead as cruising finally returns.

Carnival Posts $2 Billion Quarterly Loss as Cruise Industry Still Navigates Pandemic Perils

Coronavirus

Can Lifestyle Hotels Keep the Growth Streak Going?

Lifestyle hotels have become a popular place to unwind for many travelers, and hotel executives are determined to keep the coolness factors that made them an attraction. But growing pains remain, even when the pandemic goes away.

Can Lifestyle Hotels Keep the Growth Streak Going?

Ground Transport

Global Rail Companies Put Plans in Place to Lure New Riders

This summer travel season could be enormously successful for railway companies if schemes they've created for the post-pandemic-era can capture travelers' interest. A big "if."

Global Rail Companies Put Plans in Place to Lure New Riders

Tourism

Cyprus Engaged in ‘Mass Illegality’ in Cash-for-Passports Scheme

Despite being warned not to continue an illegal practice, numerous high-ranking Cypriot government officials persisted in carrying out a scheme to grant coveted passports in exchange for cash.

Cyprus Engaged in ‘Mass Illegality’ in Cash-for-Passports Scheme

Tourism

Facebook Launches Scheme to Help Boost Tourism Recovery in Rural Italy

Some small businesses in Italy might be the beneficiary of support from an unlikely source in their quest to benefit from a surprising rebound in tourism.

Facebook Launches Scheme to Help Boost Tourism Recovery in Rural Italy

Tourism

England’s Tourism Prospects Set to Be Boosted by Data-Driven Lockdown Lifting

People in England might very well be able to full enjoy their summer as the British government will decide in mid-June whether to remove remaining lockdown restrictions.

England’s Tourism Prospects Set to Be Boosted by Data-Driven Lockdown Lifting

Tourism

Rising Gas Prices to Hit U.S. Road Trippers This Memorial Day Weekend

Americans in large numbers are excited to hit the road over this year's Memorial Day weekend. But those drivers won't find that weekend fun cheap, that's for sure.

Rising Gas Prices to Hit U.S. Road Trippers This Memorial Day Weekend