Skift Podcast Archives

Tourism

Tourism’s Growth in the Middle East: What to Expect at Skift Global Forum East

As we return to Dubai this December, we are thrilled to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for the Middle East with leaders on stage. It’s going to be a jam-packed event you will not want to miss.

Rafat Ali | 2 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Uber’s CEO on ‘Delightful’ Products and Smart Career Moves

Uber's CEO sits down with Skift's CEO to talk about the importance of building delightful products, the potential of autonomous vehicles, and the role of career compounding.

Jose Marmolejos | 1 month ago

Hotels

Choice’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Wyndham, Explained

There's nothing quite as exciting in the corporate world than an unwelcome takeover offer. On this episode of the Skift Travel Podcasts, Skift's hotel experts deal with the drama.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Meetings

What the Hopin Implosion Tells Us About Virtual Events Now

The fire sale of virtual event company Hopin for a mere $15 million highlights the decline of the once-promising pandemic era unicorn, and raises questions about the future of virtual events in the broader events industry.

Jose Marmolejos | 4 months ago

Coronavirus

The Travel Industry’s Immense Potential for Growth

Despite the pandemic’s unprecedented challenges, the travel industry’s recovery is proving to be remarkable.

Skift | 4 months ago

Online Travel

Predictions from the Legends of Online Travel

We take you back in time (and then to the future) with a panel session from Skift Global Forum 2016, where four legends of online travel share their insights and predictions about the future of the industry, before the disruptions of covid and ChatGPT.

Jose Marmolejos | 4 months ago

Online Travel

What the Expedia-Hopper Split Means for Online Travel

Skift editors discuss last week’s breakup news from Expedia and Hopper and explain what it means to both competitors and consumers in the online travel booking space.

Jose Marmolejos | 5 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Cities Fight to Win Back Tourists

Post-pandemic tourism recovery in major U.S. cities has its challenges. On this podcast, Skift editors explain what smart destinations are doing and why international tourists are having more fun.

Jose Marmolejos | 5 months ago

Hotels

On the Ground and in the Cloud at HITEC 2023

Skift's travel tech and hotel experts talk through this year's edition of HITEC, focusing on what smart hoteliers are doing to better serve guests both now and in the future.

Jose Marmolejos | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

What the Future Holds for Short-Term Rentals

The short-term rental industry is experiencing a post-pandemic surge. Listen as industry leaders gather to discuss the future and potential challenges ahead.

Jose Marmolejos | 5 months ago