Beste Skift podcasts (2024)

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How I Travel: Rafat Ali Featuring Colin Nagy 1:04:43

4d ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Skift's How I Travel Podcast Series features intimate conversations diving deep into the personal travel philosophies, habits, and styles of industry insiders and cultural influencers. Each episode features an in-depth interview with an expert traveler, where they share their unique perspectives on various aspects of the travel experience. This epi…

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Hyatt's Resort Target, Despegar's Acquisition and Hotels vs. OTAs 5:19

6d ago5:19

5:19

Hyatt is in talks to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, expanding its all-inclusive resort footprint in the Caribbean and Mexico, while Despegar has agreed to a $1.7 billion cash buyout by Prosus slated to close in 2025. Additionally, a Skift Research report suggests hotel websites could overtake online travel agencies (OTAs) by 2030, though there’s d…

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From Pets to Psychedelics: Unpacking 2025 Travel Megatrends 42:43

11d ago42:43

42:43

On this week's Skift Travel Podcast, hosts Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko dive into Skift's annual Megatrends, offering insights into how the travel landscape is evolving to meet new consumer expectations and societal changes. Key trends include the growing demand for pet-friendly accommodations, the professionalization of influencer marketing in trave…

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Hyatt's Vegas Boost, TSA's Busiest Days and a New Indie Hotel Giant 4:53

11d ago4:53

4:53

Hyatt has partnered with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, allowing guests to book through Hyatt’s platforms and participate in its loyalty program, marking a major expansion in Las Vegas with 7,000 rooms as leisure and group travel surges. Meanwhile, Lark Hospitality and Life House Hotels announced a joint venture creating one of North America’s larg…

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Hilton Goes Local, FTC Bans Junk Fees and Asia-Pacific Takes Flight 4:30

12d ago4:30

4:30

Hilton plans to grow its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia-Pacific by leveraging long-term owner relationships and a tailored regional approach rather than acquisitions, despite strong local competition. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has introduced a rule banning junk fees in travel, requiring upfront disclosure of total costs for hotel…

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Belmond Expansion, Family Luxury and a 'Stupid' Jet Fuel 4:59

13d ago4:59

4:59

Belmond, a luxury brand under LVMH, is expanding its portfolio with new high-end trains, private villas, and Michelin-starred experiences to meet the growing demand for immersive travel. Meanwhile, family-run hotels are winning over travelers who prefer understated, personal experiences over ostentatious, cookie-cutter luxury. Finally, the debate o…

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The New Rules of Frequent Flying: How Loyalty Programs Are Being Redefined 38:16

17d ago38:16

38:16

Airline loyalty programs have long been considered highly valuable assets, generating significant revenue through credit card partnerships and brand affiliation. However, recent changes have made earning and redeeming miles increasingly complex, prompting frustration among everyday travelers. Lounges are overcrowded, and higher spending thresholds …

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Marriott's Outdoor Bet, Amadeus CEO's Worries and FAA Chief's Exit 4:59

17d ago4:59

4:59

Marriott is expanding into outdoor travel by acquiring Postcard Cabins and partnering with Trailborn, integrating them into its booking systems and loyalty program. Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto highlights the importance of continued investment and M&A opportunities to maintain relevance, particularly in modern airline retail technology like NDC. FAA chi…

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Trump Travel, Junk Fees and a Saudi World Cup 5:02

18d ago5:02

5:02

Travel industry insiders anticipate that another Trump term could impact their business, though reactions range from neutral to positive – and personal concerns linger. New regulatory obstacles complicate the future of the FTC’s junk fee rule, and state-level actions are stepping in. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup plans may boost tourism …

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Travel's Biggest Megatrends for 2025 4:31

19d ago4:31

4:31

Skift's annual Megatrends highlight key shifts in the travel industry. The rise of “quiet luxury” reflects affluent travelers' preference for personal and understated experiences, prompting owner-operated hotels to cater to this demand with curated stays. Meanwhile, hotels are enhancing their direct booking platforms with AI, predictive analytics, …

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Cruises' Private Destinations, Flattening Food Cultures and Hilton in Asia 4:27

20d ago4:27

4:27

Cruise lines are investing in private destinations to reduce overcrowding, ensure tailored port experiences, and mitigate regional instabilities, with major players like Royal Caribbean and Carnival planning expansions through 2027. In tourism, Skift CEO Rafat Ali highlights the oversimplification of local cuisines for travelers, suggesting farm-to…

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Battle for Bookings: How Hotels and OTAs Compete for Clicks 35:02

24d ago35:02

35:02

Hosts Seth Borko and Sarah Kopit by their Skift Research colleague Pranavi Agarwal. Agarwal authored a recent report that looked at the prospects for hotel direct bookings. How and where consumers book their hotel rooms can have huge implications for hotels, online travel agencies, and pretty much anyone in the travel industry. This is the third ti…

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Live Tourism, Southwest's Resilience and Boeing's Rejection 3:49

24d ago3:49

3:49

Skift highlights the rise of "Live Tourism," where major events like concerts and sports championships drive economic growth for destinations, benefiting local businesses and boosting travel demand. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines raises its revenue guidance for Q4, citing strong travel demand and efficiency measures. Lastly, a federal judge rejected…

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Booking's Layoffs, Hyatt's Boutique Strategy and Junk Fees on Trial 3:47

25d ago3:47

3:47

Booking Holdings has laid off around 60 employees at Rocket Travel by Agoda to streamline operations, while reaffirming its overall business-to-business strategy. Meanwhile, U.S. Senators criticized airline executives over excessive fees, with executives defending practices like unbundling fares to make travel more accessible. Lastly, Hyatt is expa…

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Marriott's Luxury Push, Airbnb's UK Expansion and Amtrak's Record 3:59

26d ago3:59

3:59

Marriott is expanding its luxury property portfolio, with over 260 developments in the pipeline, to appeal to affluent millennials and Gen Z travelers who prioritize experiences over traditional luxury. Airbnb is growing its Airbnb-friendly Apartments program to the UK, despite modest participation in the U.S., aiming to unlock income opportunities…

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Travel Tech Leaders' Hopes, TSA's Big Sunday and Saudi's Sports Push 3:38

27d ago3:38

3:38

Travel tech leaders are optimistic about the incoming Trump administration, expecting reduced AI regulation, potential federal privacy standards, and extended tax cuts to benefit startups, while the TSA reported record-breaking passenger screenings during Thanksgiving. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is leveraging cricket's popularity to attract Indian …

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The TSA's New Advice for Holiday Travel 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

Today marks the start of the holiday travel season in the United States, and that means tens of thousands of airline passengers are going to make flying difficult for everyone else by being completely unprepared to go through security lines at U.S. airports. And the Transportation Security Administration will be on the front lines of their nonsense…

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What's Next for Airbnb 43:08

1M ago43:08

43:08

This special edition of the Skift Travel Podcast looks at Airbnb's future strategic direction and its ambitions to diversify its offerings beyond short-term rentals. Skift CEO Rafat Ali is joined by AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane to discuss Airbnb's plans to create billion-dollar businesses annually, reintroduce and scale experiences, explore ne…

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Labor in the Air: A Conversation With the President of the Association of Flight Attendants 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

For this special episode, Sarah Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), sits down with Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit to discuss critical issues shaping the aviation industry. From labor rights and union efforts to health, safety, and sustainability, Nelson provides candid insights into the challenges and o…

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A Ticket to Space is Tourism's Final Frontier 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

For this week's podcast, host Sarah Kopit is joined by Jane Poynter, a founder of the space tourism company Space Perspective to discuss the next frontier of travel. Kopit recently wrote a feature story about how the industry has developed over the last two decades, as well as where it is now positioned. Highlights of their conversation include: Gr…

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Wyndham's Optimism, Southwest's Strong Bookings and Malaga's STR Crackdown 2:44

2M ago2:44

2:44

Episode Notes Wyndham Hotels says it’s still seeing strong demand for leisure and business travel despite economic uncertainty, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. CEO Geoff Ballotti said on Thursday that the company believes it won’t see a decline in leisure travel demand during the fourth quarter and throughout 2025. Ballotti added a c…

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Premium Has a Moment While Airlines Quiet Quit China 37:19

2M ago37:19

37:19

Airlines Editor Gordon Smith joins Seth to discuss all things airlines. First, the growing prevalence of premium cabins and products in aviation. Secondly, the quiet but noticeable divestment from China by many western airlines, the subject of Gordon's recent feature story "Why Are Airlines Quiet Quitting China?". Key Points Airlines are enhancing …

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AI-Powered Travel Agent, Hilton's Mixed Fortunes and Boeing's Struggles 2:55

2M ago2:55

2:55

Episode Notes Anthropic, a generative AI startup, has unveiled new tech that indicates how an AI-powered travel agent would look, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. Anthropic recently released three demonstrations of the tech, one of which was for making travel plans. A more advanced version of the tech could eliminate the friction of …

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NYC's New Tourism Chief, IHG’s Growth and Cathay's ‘Mindblowing’ Cabin 3:47

2M ago3:47

3:47

Episode Notes NYC Tourism + Conventions, the city’s destination marketing organization, announced on Tuesday it named Julie Coker as its next president and CEO, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Coker, who has held the same roles at the San Diego Tourism Authority since 2020, will assume her new position on December 9. She succeeds …

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Rental Supply Slows, Saudis' Chinese Push and Sustainable Travel Woes 3:37

2M ago3:37

3:37

Episode Notes The growth of U.S. vacation rental and short-term rental supply has been slowing down, a trend that will likely continue next year, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. Vacation rental and short-term rental supply in the U.S. has grown 10% in 2024 from last year, according to analytics firm Key Data. However, that’s down fr…

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Uber + Expedia, Japan's Record and Cathay's New Suite 3:13

2M ago3:13

3:13

Episode Notes Uber has explored buying the Expedia Group, according to a report this week in the Financial Times. It’s all speculation at this point, but the deal, if it were to happen, would bring about the biggest shakeup the travel industry has seen in years. Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes answers 10 questions about it. Dawes notes ther…

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Are We There Yet?: The Arrival of the Family Travel Boom 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

According to a new Skift Research report on U.S. travel trends, family travel constitutes the largest segment of U.S. leisure travel. The report’s lead author, Skift Research Manager Varsha Arora, joins Seth and Sarah to talk about what it means for the business of travel. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: http…

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Hotels' Optimism, Airbnb's Matchmaking and United's Earnings 3:17

2M ago3:17

3:17

Episode Notes Hotel executives gathered at The Lodging Conference recently to discuss emerging trends in the industry. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill listed five key takeaways from the event as executives look forward to 2025. O’Neill notes hotel leaders are cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook for next year. Executives generall…

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Florida's New Campaign, Abu Dhabi's Sphere and Uber's New Service 3:18

3M ago3:18

3:18

Episode Notes Visit Florida launched a new campaign this week to inform tourists much of the state is ready to welcome visitors after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Visit Florida will share images and videos of destinations largely unaffected by the hurricanes via social media over the next two weeks…

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Barcelona’s New Tourism Protests, Hotel Labor Strikes and Attracting Indian Tourists 3:25

3M ago3:25

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Episode Notes Thousands of Barcelona residents took to the streets this past Sunday to demand the city stop hosting the America’s Cup sailing competition and other huge tourism events. It’s the latest of large-scale protests in Spain against mass tourism, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Habtemariam notes protestors burned a replic…

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