Skift Podcast

Compelling discussions with travel industry leaders and creatives who are helping to shape the future of travel.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel Technology

Cloudbeds CEO on the Travel Startup Funding and M&A Environment

Listen in for a great perspective on what it means for travel tech startups to be raising funding in this macro environment, valuations, deal structure, thinking through growth and exit options, and insights on what fellow founders should know.