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In this episode, Adam Stoker sits down with Rafat Ali, CEO and Founder of Skift, for a high-level reality check on the state of travel. If you've been waiting for the world to "get back to normal," Rafat has news: the volatility of the last few years isn't a phase—it is the new permanent baseline. Whether discussing the rise of AI or the importance of showcasing local creative energy over traditional "sun and sand" ads, Rafat's message is clear: you can outsource your tactics, but you can never outsource your vision. Subscribe to our newsletter! The Destination Marketing Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Brand Revolt. If you are interested in any of Brand Revolt's services, please email adam@thebrandrevolt.com or visit www.thebrandrevolt.com. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit www.thedmpn.com. If you are interested in joining the network, please email adam@thebrandrevolt.com.
In this episode of the ITB Travel Hero Podcast, Lea Jordan, Member of the Board of Experts at the ITB Berlin Convention, speaks with Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit ahead of her opening keynote at ITB Berlin Convention 2026's Marketing & Distribution Track: “Travel's Uneven Future: How Demand, Dollars, and Influence Are Shifting.” Tune in for a sharp preview of what's changing in global travel: • why growth is fragmenting • which assumptions may no longer hold • whether AI is shifting efficiency — or power Listen now ⬇️
Hvem er Norges neste arbeidskraftreserve – og hvordan sikrer vi at flere får den kompetansen samfunnet og næringslivet trenger?I denne episoden av Science4Impact møter vi Christen Krogh, rektor ved OsloMet, som nylig ble kunnskapspartner i Skift. OsloMet er et inkluderings- og mangfoldsuniversitet som mobiliserer bredt på tvers av befolkningsgrupper.Med erfaring fra både akademia og næringsliv deler Krogh perspektiver på hvorfor kritisk kompetanse er en del av vår nasjonale beredskap, og hvordan sosial mobilitet er avgjørende for både konkurransekraft og grønn omstilling. Science4Impact bygger bro mellom forskning og næringsliv for å styrke grønn konkurransekraft, og ledes av Bjørn Kjærand Haugland.
IHG launches its 21st brand, Noted Collection, Skift argues the industry's most profitable product is traveler anxiety, and new reporting asks whether AI agents could upend traditional travel metasearch. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why hotel soft brands keep multiplying, how flexibility add-ons have become a core revenue stream, and whether AI will turn price comparison from a website into an invisible layer inside your travel assistant. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG IHG Launches 21st Brand: Noted Collection The Travel Industry's Most Profitable Product Is Your Anxiety Will AI Kill Travel Metasearch? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Hvordan holder vi kunnskapsnivået i norsk næringsliv oppe i takt med rask teknologisk utvikling og økte krav til bærekraft?I denne episoden av Science4Impact møter vi Helge Thorbjørnsen, ny rektor ved NHH. Helge har blant annet forsket på beslutningsatferd, livskvalitet og lykke, og hvordan dette påvirker viljen til å ta ansvar og engasjere seg for en mer bærekraftig framtid.Vi snakker om hvorfor etter- og videreutdanning innen strategi, teknologi og bærekraft blir stadig viktigere for å styrke omstillingsevne og konkurransekraft i norsk næringsliv – og hva Norge kan lære av naboland som har et enda tettere samarbeid mellom akademia og næringsliv.Science4Impact bygger bro mellom forskning og næringsliv for å styrke grønn konkurransekraft, og ledes av Bjørn Kjærand Haugland, administrerende direktør i Skift.
Hva er genredigering? Og hvorfor omtales dette som et av århundrets største gjennombrudd innen bioteknologi?I denne episoden av Science4Impact møter vi Tage Thorstensen, forsker ved NIBIO, som jobber med genredigering av planter ved hjelp av CRISPR-teknologi. Teknologien kan gjøre planter mer robuste mot klimaendringer og sykdom, og styrke fremtidens matproduksjon.– Genredigering blir beskrevet som århundrets gjennombrudd innen bioteknologi. Det er en ekstremt presis måte å forbedre planter på, uten å påvirke andre egenskaper, sier Thorstensen.Vi får høre hva som skiller genredigering fra genmodifisering (GMO), og hvordan et strengt regelverk i EU og Norge lenge har bremset utvikling og kommersialisering. Nå er dette i ferd med å endre seg. Science4Impact bygger bro mellom forskning og næringsliv for å styrke grønn konkurransekraft, og ledes av Bjørn Kjærand Haugland, administrerende direktør i Skift.
Seth Borko, head of research at Skift, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during Skift's conference about global travel megatrends, separating fact from fiction on the economy, U.S. inbound travel, luxury demand and traveler loyalty. Borko also discusses artificial intelligence, why curation and trust matter more than ever, and what these trends mean for travel advisors and the future of trip planning. For more information, visit www.skift.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
Hot Topic Topic: Why Africa is becoming one of the world's most strategic travel markets Guest: Rafat Ali, Skift
We're sharing a preview of a new podcast from Skift called Skift Take Sessions. Skift Take Sessions is a weekly, journalist-led podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global travel industry. Each episode features candid interviews with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms, recorded live at Skift events and expanded with context around why the conversation matters now and what we learned. Hosted by Wil Slickers, the show brings listeners inside executive-level thinking from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. New episodes drop every week. Listen and follow Skift Take Sessions: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skift-take-sessions/id1871511773 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oKApv7z0I65VpySjh9rqP?si=2e8f1e3e83e8459d Skift.com: https://skift.com/skift-travel-podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're sharing a preview of a new podcast from Skift called Skift Take Sessions. Skift Take Sessions is a weekly, journalist-led podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global travel industry. Each episode features candid interviews with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms, recorded live at Skift events and expanded with context around why the conversation matters now and what we learned. Hosted by Wil Slickers, the show brings listeners inside executive-level thinking from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. New episodes drop every week. Listen and follow Skift Take Sessions: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skift-take-sessions/id1871511773 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oKApv7z0I65VpySjh9rqP?si=2e8f1e3e83e8459d Skift.com: https://skift.com/skift-travel-podcasts/
On this morning's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers is joined by Michael Goldin and Jamie Lane for a quick-hit look at the stories shaping travel and hospitality to start the week. The team covers WeatherPromise's latest funding round, the massive winter storm disrupting U.S. flights, and what it could mean for short-term rental demand, and Airbnb's newest services push with ready-to-heat meals from celebrity chefs. They also touch on Mews' recent momentum and wrap the episode by digging into a favorite Skift Megatrend and why it matters right now. This episode is brought to you by Guesty! Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
We're sharing a preview of a new podcast from Skift called Skift Take Sessions. Skift Take Sessions is a weekly, journalist-led podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global travel industry. Each episode features candid interviews with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms, recorded live at Skift events and expanded with context around why the conversation matters now and what we learned. Hosted by Wil Slickers, the show brings listeners inside executive-level thinking from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. New episodes drop every week. Listen and follow Skift Take Sessions: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skift-take-sessions/id1871511773 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oKApv7z0I65VpySjh9rqP?si=2e8f1e3e83e8459d Skift.com: https://skift.com/skift-travel-podcasts/
We're sharing a preview of a new podcast from Skift called Skift Take Sessions. Skift Take Sessions is a weekly, journalist-led podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global travel industry. Each episode features candid interviews with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms, recorded live at Skift events and expanded with context around why the conversation matters now and what we learned. Hosted by Wil Slickers, the show brings listeners inside executive-level thinking from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. New episodes drop every week. Listen and follow Skift Take Sessions: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skift-take-sessions/id1871511773 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oKApv7z0I65VpySjh9rqP?si=2e8f1e3e83e8459d Skift.com: https://skift.com/skift-travel-podcasts/
On this morning's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers is joined by Michael Goldin and Jamie Lane for a quick-hit look at the stories shaping travel and hospitality to start the week. The team covers WeatherPromise's latest funding round, the massive winter storm disrupting U.S. flights, and what it could mean for short-term rental demand, and Airbnb's newest services push with ready-to-heat meals from celebrity chefs. They also touch on Mews' recent momentum and wrap the episode by digging into a favorite Skift Megatrend and why it matters right now. This episode is brought to you by Guesty! Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Is travel’s affordability crisis reaching a boiling point? Rafat Ali thinks it may be. A veteran business journalist turned travel media entrepreneur, he is the founder of Skift, one of the world’s leading travel business websites. And he has been one of the industry’s most outspoken voices on the trouble brewing with travel’s high prices. Rafat joins this episode of the podcast to discuss the affordability issues dogging travel in 2026 — and how they may be driving customers away. He shares why profit maximization may be working against travel companies and how group travel may be one of the keys to making travel more affordable to the middle class. Plus, we have news about Delta’s growing premium sector and a Hot Minute about why you must clarify your core values in 2026. Insights from Rafat Ali Rafat had lots of insight about why travel got so expensive in the past few years — and why that trend is probably unsustainable. Here's what she had to say about how the post-pandemic travel surge is changing: “The conventional wisdom became after COVID that people have reprioritized travel over other things. We have said that 100 times. But the numbers now are showing that travel's wallet share has decreased in the last two years by four points, from 12% to 8%. And that means in the hierarchy of needs wants, travel has fallen back down to where it was before.” Plus, he had great perspectives on: Whether travel vendors have any flexibility on pricing Automation ideas that could ease labor costs in travel Destinations offering great, affordable experiences Resources Mentioned in This Episode Learn more about Skift and subscribe to the daily newsletter at skift.com. Follow Rafat Ali on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/rafatali. Learn more about the Skift Global Forum at live.skift.com/skift-global-forum. Apply to attend our OnSite FAM tour in Myrtle Beach at grouptravelleader.com/mb-fam. Key Moments From This Episode 1:18 — Travel News: Delta doubles down on high-end customers 2:49 — News From Us: Join us for a student travel FAM to Myrtle Beach 7:06 — How Rafat Ali became a travel media mogul 10:12 — What is driving travel's affordability crisis? 16:05 — How profit maximization might be damaging your brand 21:31 — Do your travel vendors have any flexibility on pricing? 23:33 — Is automation the answer to high travel prices? 26:06 — Identifying more affordable destinations 30:32 — Potential solutions to travel's affordability crisis 42:55 — Hot Minute: Why does your travel organization exist in 2026? Watch the Full Interview See the full interview with Sheila on our YouTube channel. About the Podcast Gather and Go with Brian Jewell is a tourism industry podcast that helps group travel leaders plan, promote and lead better trips. There are also tips and insights for destination marketers and others who support the tourism trade. Each episode reaches thousands of professional tour operators, travel agents and the volunteer group leaders they serve. The audience also includes destination museum leaders, church travel leaders and other tourism enthusiasts around the world. Each show includes an interview with a smart travel pro or an insightful person from outside tourism who’s expertise can help make travel businesses better. You’ll also hear travel news, road tips and more. New episodes are released about twice monthly. You can find Gather and Go wherever your listen to podcasts or subscribe by email.
Hva er bioøkonomi, og hvorfor blir den stadig viktigere i en mer urolig verden?I denne episoden av Science4Impact møter vi Ivar Horneland Kristensen, administrerende direktør i NIBIO. Vi får høre hvordan verdiskaping basert på biologiske ressurser kan styrke Norges beredskap, konkurransekraft og evne til å håndtere klima- og naturkrisen i en ny sikkerhetspolitisk virkelighet.Vi diskuterer også hvorfor NIBIOs kunnskap er blitt stadig mer etterspurt i takt med økt oppmerksomhet rundt natur, arealbruk og matsikkerhet, og hvorfor det er viktigere enn noen gang å slå ring rundt kunnskapsbaserte løsninger når samfunnet er i endring.– Du får ikke konkurransekraft hvis du ikke løser klimautfordringen. God business er også bra for klima, sier Kristensen.Science4Impact bygger bro mellom forskning og næringsliv for å styrke grønn konkurransekraft, og ledes av Bjørn Kjærand Haugland, administrerende direktør i Skift.
El 80% de las personas abandonan sus propósitos de Año Nuevo en estas fechas, ¿es tu caso?, lo debatimos con oyentes y opinantes. La abogada Marta Antuña, experta en mediación, nos da las claves para una buena convivencia entre compañeros de trabajo. Adelanto de la feria de la nieve y la montaña, Nevaria, hablando con el esquiador Javier Alonso, que dirige la película “Skift”. Un adelanto de las nominaciones de los AMAS con Julia Martínez Lombo. El monólogo afilado de Chema Fosagra dedicado a la cuesta de enero. David Varela llena de música el estudio con sus “cotidiófonos”. Y en los acústicos de LREM, la actuación de Tigre y Diamante presentando su nuevo disco.
Travel is one of the most demo-friendly use cases for AI — and one of the hardest industries to actually disrupt.Every AI launch seems to promise the same thing: “Tell me where you want to go, and I'll plan everything.” But behind the slick demos sits a deeply consolidated industry dominated by platforms, hotel chains, and airlines that optimize for upsell and extraction.Rafat Ali is the founder and CEO of Skift, which bills itself as “the daily homepage for the global travel industry.” We discuss whether AI is likely to have a traveler-friendly effect — or whether the big platforms will just use these new tools of hyper-personalization to extract even more from us. We cover: Whether AI creates new intermediaries—or just strengthens existing giantsWhy no breakout consumer AI travel startup has emerged (yet)Where AI does work in travel today: ops, logistics, and B2B automationWhy travel is a graveyard for “great UX, bad business” startups (RIP HipmunkRafat's dad hacks for traveling with three kids---Featured voices:Rafat Ali — Founder and CEO of SkiftMe (Dan Blumberg) — I'm the host of CRAFTED. and the founder of Modern Product Minds. HMU if you want to build something great! I love building from zero to one.---And if you please…Share with a friend! Word of mouth is by far the most powerful way for podcasts to growSubscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter at crafted.fmShare your feedback! I'm experimenting with new episode formats and would love your honest feedback on this and other episodes. Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com or DM me on LinkedInSponsor the show? I'm actively speaking to potential sponsors. Drop me a line and let's talk.Get psyched!… There are some big updates to this show coming soon!
Hva er det som gjør nordisk forskningssamarbeid så verdifullt, og stadig mer relevant globalt? Og hvorfor får gode ideer ofte raskere fart i Sverige enn i Norge?I denne episoden av Science4Impact møter vi Arne Flåøyen, direktør i NordForsk. De finansierer forskningssamarbeid på tvers av Norden, og har nylig bevilget 540 millioner kroner til forskning innen kunstig intelligens, samfunnssikkerhet, skog og forskningsinfrastruktur. I episoden får vi høre mer hvordan forskningsmidlene bidrar til innovasjon og verdiskaping, og hvorfor samarbeid på tvers av Norden er særlig verdifullt i tiden vi lever i. Science4Impact bygger bro mellom forskning og næringsliv for å styrke grønn konkurransekraft, og ledes av Bjørn Kjærand Haugland, administrerende direktør i Skift.
For those of us who have chosen to walk a spiritual path, we've been called a great number of things. Particularly, crazy. So it can be important to have a translator of sorts to explain to the logically minded skeptics that it's possible to be spiritual without losing your mind. You don't have to abandon your logic to learn how to be spiritual. And you don't have to squeeze yourself into someone else's rituals, beliefs, or vibes to become a spiritual person. My guest this week, Laura Kusto, has done us all a favor and become that bridge to explain that there's another path — one built for strategic minds, skeptical hearts, and people who crave meaning that actually makes sense. Where spirituality isn't performance. It's pattern. It's timing.On this guest episode I have the pleasure of hearing Laura's story and conversation about al the great and rational gifts of astrology, moon phases, and how each supports productivity or planning. Laura explains how spirituality is actually the truth that rises when you finally stop outsourcing your intuition and start aligning with your natural rhythm. She shows us how to become spiritual in a way that feels grounded, intelligent, and completely yours — so your inner world can feel as clear and powerful as the life you've built on the outside. She walks us though the moon phases and how someone with zero astrology knowledge can start syncing their workflow to the moon today. She also shares about her creation, the Moon Map, and how it helps someone understand their natural timing and focus areas.Laura is the Moon Phase Astrologer for Strategic Minds—helping high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives claim their spiritual rhythm through grounded, repeatable frameworks rooted in lunar cycles. A sought-after speaker and featured Authority Magazine author, she helps analytical minds disenchanted by surface-level, “good vibes only” spirituality reconnect with something deeper. Her mission is to show driven, discerning thinkers that their intellect isn't a spiritual barrier—it's the bridge to alignment, clarity, and belonging. 25-year global corporate strategist and speaker (consulting VP & practice line lead). Sought-after expert featured in Skift, Crush the Rush and Company DimeSpeaker at 10+ international conferences (GBTA, ACTE Amsterdam, ProcureCon & more)Built a visibility platform with thought leadership across both corporate + spiritual spaces Midwest-born, moon-obsessed, and always tracking patterns (on earth and in the stars) Addicted to systems, cozy playlists, & decoding big truths through tiny details. Midwest-born, raising her 11-year-old daughter outside Bozeman, MT.w w w . l a u r a k u s t o . c o myoutube.com/@LauraKusto
IL GRANDE RIALLINEAMENTO — Il Futuro del Turismo nel 2026 Puntata speciale dedicata all'analisi dei principali report di fine anno sul futuro del travel. Dal paradigma "Restless and Resigned" di Skift all'Era dell'IO di Booking.com, passando per la rivoluzione dell'AI Agentica che sta riscrivendo le regole del gioco. In 45 minuti esploriamo: la morte dell'OBT tradizionale nel business travel, il Model Context Protocol che minaccia le OTA, i nuovi archetipi del viaggiatore (dal Romantasy al Sleep Tourism), e perché la favola della sostenibilità non avrà un lieto fine. Un mercato da 1,67 trilioni di dollari si prepara al più grande riallineamento della sua storia. Chi non "agentizza" il proprio business, scompare.--- FONTI E REPORT CITATIPhocuswright — Travel Forward 2026 https://globalloyalty.org/article/26613/phocuswright-report-travel-forward-2026-inside-the-data-trends-and-forces-reshaping-global-travelSkift — Megatrends 2026 https://skift.com/megatrends/Booking.com — The Era of YOU: Travel Predictions 2026 https://news.booking.com/the-era-of-you-bookingcom-predicts-the-top-trends-defining-travel-in-2026-with-individuality-taking-center-stage/Amadeus & Globetrender — Travel Trends 2026 https://amadeus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/amadeus-travel-trends-2026Expedia Group — Unpack '26 https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/unpack-26-expedia-hotelscom-vrbo/McKinsey — The Agentic Commerce Opportunity https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-agentic-commerce-opportunity-how-ai-agents-are-ushering-in-a-new-era-for-consumers-and-merchantsMcKinsey — What is the Future of Travel https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-the-future-of-travelThe Economist — Job Apocalypse? Humbug! AI is Creating Brand New Occupations https://www.economist.com/business/2025/12/14/job-apocalypse-humbug-ai-is-creating-brand-new-occupationsThe Economist — The Rise of an Agentic AI Web https://forklog.com/en/the-economist-charts-the-rise-of-an-agentic-ai-web/CTM — 2026 Technology Outlook: Corporate Travel https://www.travelctm.com/global/blog/2026-technology-trends-outlook-corporate-travel/Traxo — The Future of Sustainable Business Travel https://blog.traxo.com/the-future-of-sustainable-business-travel-2026HFTP — The Rise of Agentic AI in Hospitality https://www.hftp.org/news/4130233/the-rise-of-agentic-ai-in-hospitality-moving-from-search-to-actionMastercard — Agents of Change: The Rise of AI in 2025 https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/stories/2025/AI-2025-year-in-review.htmlPhocusWire — AI Developments in Travel https://www.phocuswire.com/ai-developments-travel-b2c-b2bPhocusWire — The Future of Agentic Payments in Travel https://www.phocuswire.com/agentic-payments-openai-stripe-travel-implicationsAmadeus — Pet Travel Trends 2026 https://hotelsmag.com/news/amadeus-travel-trends-2026/Amadeus — Next-Gen Aircraft Shaping Future Travel https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/industry-news/amadeus-2026-travel-trends-how-next-gen-aircraft-will-shape-future-travel-styles/Skyscanner — Seven Trends for 2026 https://money-tourism.gr/en/skyscanner-seven-trends-that-will-define-travel-in-2026/Softude — AI in Travel Trends https://www.softude.com/blog/ai-in-travel-trends-redefining-tourism/
Building a travel media empire isn't for the faint-hearted, and Rafat Ali knows exactly what he's talking about. This December, Fritz sits down with Rafat, founder and CEO of Skift, for a conversation loaded with insider insights on travel media, startups, and the raw realities of running a global brand. They get into everything from how Skift carved out a voice that matters worldwide, to keeping pace in a whirlwind industry, Rafat's personal journey navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, and even their thoughts on New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. In other words, here's what you'll hear about: - Media Mastery: how Skift became the global voice of travel, and how Rafat sees the next chapter unfolding - Industry Dynamics: what's actually driving travel trends beyond the headlines and the hype - Founder Life: his personal path and the lessons learned Hit play, this one hits both the head and the gut. Enjoy the show!
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Skift's 2026 Megatrends are here — and today's Daily Briefing zooms in on three that are already reshaping traveler behavior: self-driving cars that quietly compete with planes, a luxury bubble that's becoming the industry's load-bearing wall, and a new wave of sober-curious travelers redefining what “vacation mode” looks like. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how autonomous vehicles unlock productive travel time, why luxury demand is propping up entire sectors, and what hotels and cruise lines need to understand about guests who are drinking less — but still seeking elevated experiences. This episode is brought to you by Amazon! To learn more, go to advertising.amazon.com Articles Referenced: Alaska Airlines Leans on Hawaiian For Global Expansion Southwest Airlines Exec Defends Changes, Says Network Is a ‘Huge Differentiator' Marriott CFO: Year-End Softness, Sonder Lessons, and 2026 Rebound Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
I denne episoden av Science4Impact møter vi Pedro Duarte, seniorforsker ved Norsk Polarinstitutt, som står bak en fersk studie publisert i Scientific Reports. Her undersøker forskerne hvordan Kongsfjorden på Svalbard faktisk «puster», ved å ta opp mer karbon enn den slipper ut. Dette er gode nyheter for både klimaet og økosystemene! Skift har lenge vært engasjert i omstillingen av Svalbard, og i episoden utforsker vi hvorfor nettopp Kongsfjorden er et unikt laboratorium for å forstå klimaendringer i et globalt perspektiv. Science4Impact bygger bro mellom forskning og næringsliv for å styrke grønn konkurransekraft, og ledes av Bjørn Kjærand Haugland, administrerende direktør i Skift. God lytting!
On this episode of GMH Hotels, Wil Slickers and Sarah Dandashy are joined by guest-host Dennis Schaal, Founding Editor at Skift, for an exclusive 10-minute segment on the newly announced deal: Capital One's planned acquisition of Hopper. They'll dive into the implications for hotel tech, travel finance, and how key engineering and hotel talent will shift with the deal. Then, Sarah and Wil break down two other major developments reshaping hospitality: First, the partnership between Apple and Delta Air Lines to extend bag-tracking and item-location services across travel, offering new guest-experience opportunities. Next, they explore how citizenM hotels CEO is positioning the brand after securing a $685 million loan post-sale by Marriott International, signaling what's next for one of the fastest-growing lifestyle hotel players. Tune in for a mix of tech, finance, and brand strategy signals that suggest hospitality is entering a new phase of consolidation, guest empowerment, and capital repositioning. Presented by Lodgify Follow the Hosts: Sarah Dandashy – LinkedIn Wil Slickers - LinkedIn Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Guest Brian Sumers tells us about The Airline Observer newsletter and The Airshow Podcast. Erin Applebaum updates us on the Boeing litigation and Delta Flight 4819 that rolled over on landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in February 2025. In the news, the LOT Polish Airlines' fraud case against Boeing is set to go to a jury trial, the FAA approves a 737 MAX production increase, the IAM rejects Boeing's Latest Offer, controller staffing shortages are impacting operations, and engine shortages are affecting airlines and the leasing market Guest Brian Sumers Brian Sumers produces The Airline Observer newsletter dedicated to news and analysis about the global airline business. He covers every facet of the industry except operations. The newsletter targets professionals working in the airline and travel industries, but others with an interest in the industry will also find it valuable. Brian can also be found on The Airshow Podcast with Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder. Brian explains the types of stories he enjoys reporting on, including the people behind the industry, who is up and who is down, loyalty programs, and revenue management. He's been covering airlines for some 15 years and tells us about the lack of airline policy and procedures clarity, and who understands their competition and who doesn't. We hear his thoughts about his recent interviews with Scott Kirby and Sir Tim Clark, some of the hot-button issues that airlines see ahead, and the future of LCCs in the U.S. Brian is a professional journalist with more than a decade of expertise covering airlines. He has written for Skift, Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveler, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Brian is often found in major media discussing airline news, with recent appearances in the Washington Post, New York Times, and Boston Globe, as well as on CNN, ABC News, and CBS News. He attended Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School, and an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. Aviation News LOT Polish Airlines' Fraud Case Against Boeing Set to Go to Jury Trial LOT Polish Airlines' fraud and misrepresentation case against Boeing is proceeding to a jury trial scheduled for November 3, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. LOT alleges that Boeing rushed the 737 MAX to market, bypassed proper engineering protocols, withheld safety-critical details from regulators, and misled airline customers about the scope and safety of design changes from previous 737 models. The airline claims that these actions led to its belief that the 737 MAX was airworthy and economically advantageous. LOT claims at least $250 million in losses from the grounding, including lost revenue, storage costs, and expenses for replacing the unfit aircraft. After months of limits, FAA allows Boeing to increase MAX production The FAA has approved an increase in the production cap for Boeing's 737 MAX jets, allowing for the manufacture of 42 aircraft per month. This follows a review of Boeing's manufacturing processes and safety controls. The FAA will continue to supervise Boeing's operations and monitor the manufacturer's safety and quality culture. The rate increase helps Boeing's financial situation by accelerating cash flow, improving debt serviceability, and restoring investor confidence. Workers reject Boeing's latest offer after nearly three months on strike The roughly 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area rejected the company's latest contract proposal. In a statement, Boeing said "We're disappointed with the vote result" and "we are turning our focus to executing the next phase of our contingency plan." Boeing's latest contract offer reduced the ratification bonus, added $3,
Wyndham rolled out a $95/year Wyndham Rewards Insider subscription for U.S. customers, offering at least 10% off rates at 8,000+ properties (excluding Echo Suites), automatic Gold status, and flight discounts up to 15% international and 5% domestic to keep the brand relevant between stays. Major hotel chains head into a tough earnings season after two straight quarters of RevPAR declines through September, with economy hotels down 3% year-over-year and analysts watching for further corporate headcount cuts following reductions at Marriott and Hyatt. Meanwhile, GetYourGuide says it's profitable for the first time, booking a record 10 million experiences in Q3 (up 30% YoY) and nearly $1.2B in annual revenue, as a Skift x McKinsey report pegs global experience spending at over $1T and up to $310B for paid, structured activities. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Hannah Demaio, vice president of Women Leading Travel, now a Skift brand, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's Skift Global Forum in New York about her group's goals to put more women at the highest levels of travel and tourism. Demaio showcases the meetings scheduled for her group, the annual listing of powerful women executives in travel and the networking events designed to empower more women in the business. For more information, visit www.womenleadingtravelandhospitality.com or www.skift.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
Seth Borko, head of research at Skift, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's Skift Global Forum in New York about the group's survey on how different types of AI are impacting travel and another survey on how travel companies are facing a challenge hiring great talent. For more information, visit www.skift.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
Sarah Kopit, editor in chief of Skift, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's Skift Global Forum in New York about Skift's new version of its “power” list of travel executives, which this year focuses on those it considers to be risk takers. Skift also published a separate list of women travel executive risk takers. Beyond that, Kopit provides us with her highlights of this year's Skift Global Forum. For more information, visit www.skift.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
We're live at Skift with a builder proving the future isn't generic search; it's purpose-built marketplaces for travelers who already know their stay type—a lake house. I'm Zach, and today I'm joined by David Ciccarelli, co-founder of lake.com. After a startup exit during the pandemic, David and his wife (and co-founder) Stephanie bought a lake house—he grew up on Lake Superior, she on Lake Erie. A few months in, they hosted a 25-person family reunion to put the place to use—and that's when the opportunity snapped into focus: the nearby hotel was priced for peak season, and the close-enough rentals you'd want for a shared trip weren't surfacing. Conversations with local trades who service waterfront homes confirmed the pattern—plenty of beautiful, generational places sitting unused most of the year. Instead of optimizing for everyone, David optimized for the traveler who already knows the experience they want. He acquired lake.com, built discovery around thousands of lakes and parks, and set a simple rule—on the water or within 15 minutes—so results stay on-vibe. On the back end, he scaled supply by integrating directly with property management systems so calendars and pricing stay in sync; on the business side, he kept incentives clean with shared success (a flat commission only when hosts get booked). The result: a fast-growing, lake-first inventory measured in the tens of thousands. In this conversation, you'll hear: How that reunion turned a personal headache into a thematic OTA Why curated, stay-type discovery beats generic search in a GenAI world The domain-as-distribution bet behind lake.com The PMS integration play that actually scales supply (and prevents double bookings) What “within 15 minutes of the water” does for expectations, filters, and conversion Explore Lake.com at, you guested it... www.lake.com ;) Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidciccarelli/ Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance.
Michael Goldin, Jamie Lane, and Wil Slickers unpack the biggest takeaways from Skift Global Forum and Vrbo's Connect conference while Brandreth Canaley is away preparing for her move to Boston. Jamie shares his perspective as a speaker at Vrbo's event, where Expedia Group announced major distribution expansion, stricter listing standards, and new host tools. The conversation also touches on Airbnb's tech overhaul and how these shifts are shaping competition, guest expectations, and host opportunities. Next week, Tim Rosolio, VP of Vacation Rental Partner Success, joins the show for a deeper dive into the changes happening at Vrbo.This episode is brought to you by Guesty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include -United Airlines and ITA Airways (inspired by Alitalia) will start a loyalty and codeshare partnership on Sep 15th.Amadeus partners with electronic bag tag provider BAGTAG.Skift's research into US traveller's use of #AI for trip planning confirms what we thought.China's COMAC aircraft gains more use outside of China.The post that got away. Read Martin Soler's reflection on the self-service culture in travel today.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
Join Sarah Dandashy and Katie Cline as they discuss what's happening at Skift Global Forum and the greater travel industry! Please forgive any audio issues, as we had some wifi signal issues during this broadcast. Follow the Hosts: Katie Cline – LinkedIn Sarah Dandashy – LinkedIn Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane recap the big themes from GuestyVal, from oversupply pressures and the call for greater standardization to whether unreasonable hospitality at scale is truly achievable (we believe it is). In the second half of the show, Jamie takes us through the two-year anniversary of New York's short-term rental ban and the lessons it continues to offer. We also revisit our earlier discussion on Bad Bunny's San Juan residency, this time with data on its tourism impact and a look at whether other cities could sustain a similar cultural draw. And don't forget, Skift Global Forum kicks off tomorrow in New York and runs through September 18th. If you're not attending in person, you can still catch the livestream with a Skift Pro subscription at Skift.com. This episode is brought to you by Guesty! Follow the Hosts: Brandy Canaley – LinkedIn Jamie Lane – LinkedIn Michael Goldin – LinkedIn Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Skift's latest Power Rankings spotlight bold leaders reshaping travel, from Airbnb's Brian Chesky relaunching Experiences, to Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas challenging Google's travel search with AI, and IndiGo's Pieter Elbers pushing long-haul expansion with new widebodies. Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 add live language translation for English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Meanwhile, United CEO Scott Kirby says airline demand is rebounding and the industry is stabilizing amid eased tariff worries and new tax provisions. The Leaders Making the Biggest Bets in Travel Apple Unveils Live Translation on AirPods United CEO Expresses Confidence About the Economy Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.socialX: https://twitter.com/skiftSubscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Skift's Generation Next series highlights 20 women transforming the travel industry, including leaders like Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson and Shaika Nasser Al Nowais, who will become the first Emirati and first woman to lead UN Tourism. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano pointed to a “bifurcation of the consumer,” with luxury travel booming while mid-tier hotels face pressure from economic headwinds. Meanwhile, Hyatt reported strong holiday demand for its all-inclusive resorts, particularly in the Americas, and is weighing a potential sale of a stake in its ALG Vacations arm despite its central role in filling those properties. Generation Next: The Risk Takers Hyatt Sees All-Inclusives Surge, May Sell a Stake in ALG Vacations Marriott CEO Flags Wealth Divide, Government Travel Drop, More Tech Spending Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Qantas gets fined $90m for the illegal dismissal of 1,800+ staff during the pandemic.What are you most frustrating issues when staying in hotels? Robert Kiernan's post about this got some interesting comments.Wizz Air teams up with Travelfusion to target the corporate market.The U.S. Department of Transportation unveils a new website where you can lodge complaints against airlines. https://lnkd.in/dqCV-GhsDelta Air Lines and United Airlines are facing class action lawsuits after passengers who paid for window seats were placed next to solid cabin walls with no windows.Webjet Group buys corporate OBT Locomote for $17M.A post by Elias Gezahegn from Ethiopian Airlines about NDC test case scenarios proves popular.The most engaged post of the week goes to Rafat Ali and his post about Skift's role in the industry. He mentions a particular recent case which illustrates the difficult position of reporting facts or news - it's not always popular.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
Send us a message!Airbnb's evolving policies have become one of the most pressing conversations in vacation rentals today - sparking questions, frustrations, and new realities for property managers across the industry.In this episode, Alex & Annie welcome Dennis Schaal, Founding Editor at Skift, to discuss what these changes mean for property managers and the broader short-term rental ecosystem. With more than 25 years of experience covering online travel, Dennis brings a sharp journalistic lens to the strategies shaping hospitality and why Airbnb's moves demand close attention.Together with Alex & Annie, the conversation explores:✅ What are the changes in Airbnb's terms and conditions✅ Why Airbnb made this move now✅ How property managers could be affected✅ What it signals about Airbnb's relationship with hosts and guests✅ Broader implications for OTAs, regulation, and tech trends in the STR spaceThis is a must-listen for property managers looking to stay ahead of the curve and understand how policy shifts at the top can reshape daily operations on the ground.Connect with Dennis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dschaal/✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners:Get a free market assessment from Track with 3 to 5 actionable insights tailored to your business. (valued at $400)You will meet one-on-one with an expert to help evaluate your market, identify opportunities, and build a strategy to help you stand out.
In this episode, we take you inside the travel industry's most influential moments — from the behind-the-scenes orchestration of the Skift Global Forum, where candid conversations and innovative ideas come to life, to Webjet's strategic acquisition of Locomote, accelerating its business travel offerings and redefining the corporate travel experience.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
Wil Slickers is a hospitality pro turned podcasting powerhouse. He launched Slick Talk in 2018 to scratch an industry itch, then turned it into a multi-show media empire with Hospitality FM, recently acquired by Skift. Susan and Wil talk about podcast pivots, media mergers, and the messy magic of microphone mastery. What You'll Hear About:
In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we're sharing some big news: we've officially joined the Skift family! We talk about what this means for the show, how the opportunity came together, and why this move makes so much sense for the community we've built over the past five years. From back-of-napkin ideas to early-morning recordings and wild conference weeks, this journey has been nothing short of incredible — and we're just getting started. We open up about the behind-the-scenes of the acquisition, what Wil will be doing as part of Skift, and most importantly, what won't be changing: the vibe, the crew, and the conversations that matter most to this industry. Thanks for being on this ride with us — seriously. We wouldn't be here without your support, and we can't wait to show you what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I've got some big news to share: Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, and Suite Success by Katie Cline have officially been acquired by Skift — the leading voice in global travel and hospitality media. This is a full-circle moment for me, and I couldn't be more excited to join the Skift team as their new Director of Video and Audio Strategy. I'll be overseeing a growing slate of shows, video content, and creative across the platform as we level up what hospitality media can be. Now, with all this change comes a little shift in scheduling: Slick Talk will be hitting pause for a bit while we gear up for Skift Global Forum this September in NYC. The show will return later this October. In the meantime, Good Morning Hospitality and Suite Success will keep going strong, publishing weekly as usual. If you haven't already, now's a great time to dive into Skift's other podcasts too — there's a ton of smart, thoughtful content happening across the network that I think you'll get a lot out of. Most importantly, I just want to say thank you. For seven years, you've listened, shared, and supported this journey. This next chapter is only possible because of that. And I'm beyond grateful. More soon — and I'll catch you on the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode of the STR Daily Podcast, we explore how corporate travel is being redefined. From purpose-driven trip planning in a hybrid world to the rise of agentic AI and the growing power of social media as a booking tool, the landscape is shifting fast. We dive into insights from Phocuswright Europe 2025 and Skift's State of Travel 2025 report to unpack what hosts, marketers, and platforms need to know—from traveller loyalty erosion to the tech that's quietly taking over. Whether you're running a short-term rental or shaping the future of travel, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
In today's episode, we dive into the heated debate between Airbnb and Europe's hotel giants over who's really fueling overtourism — and why the blame game is distracting from the bigger issue of sustainable tourism. We'll also unpack key insights from Skift's State of Travel 2025 report, which reveals how AI, shifting consumer habits, and rising sustainability pressures are reshaping the industry. Whether you're a host, hotelier, or travel entrepreneur, this episode offers a sharp look at what it'll take to stay relevant in a fast-changing landscape.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
In today's episode of the STR Daily Podcast, we're diving into two big industry debates. First, Airbnb's bold claim that hotels—not short-term rentals—are to blame for Europe's overtourism crisis. With hotel leaders pushing back hard, we unpack both sides of the argument and what it really means for hosts and destinations. Then, we look at Skift's State of Travel 2025 report—exploring how AI, shifting consumer expectations, and sustainability are reshaping the future of travel. If you want the latest insights on market trends, industry tensions, and where the STR world is heading next, this one's for you.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
On week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter takes a look at the drop in foreign visitors to the US and investigates the reasons why with Senior Travel Correspondent at The Independent in the UK Simon Calder. Then, what does this mean for what you will pay for your next flight? Steve Glenn of Executive Travel has done the research and joins the show to share his findings. Finally, Skift's Sean O'Neill sheds light on hotel room rates around the world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we speak with Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), who shares how the world's leading business travel association is transforming corporate travel to accelerate aviation decarbonisation through industry collaboration.Neufang discusses:How sustainability priorities amongst travel managers more than doubled from 8% in 2023 to 19% in 2024, though the industry baseline remains at just 1.3 out of 5 on GBTA's sustainability maturity scale.Why sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the most promising decarbonisation pathway for aviation today, and how corporate customers must play an active role in stimulating market demand through SAF certificate purchases.How GBTA's Sustainability Acceleration Challenge mobilised over 240 companies to benchmark their decarbonisation efforts and identify best practices.Why GBTA takes a pragmatic rather than activist approach, focusing on harmonising standards across the complex corporate travel ecosystem to eliminate inefficiencies.How artificial intelligence holds great promise for optimising travel decisions and emissions tracking, with potential for 10-15% emissions reductions through more efficient air routing alone.Why business travel serves as a catalyst for broader aviation sustainability, given that corporate travellers are the frequent flyers responsible for most airline profits and emissions.Neufang also explains GBTA's three-pronged strategy of bringing the industry together, rallying players around common standards, and building capacity at scale to move the entire travel industry towards more sustainable practices.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Sally Davey, CEO of Travalyst, who shares how the not-for-profit coalition is transforming the travel industry through collaborative data initiatives. Check it out here. Learn more about the startups, strategists, and sceptics working to close the gap between growth and green ambition in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume Two'. Click here to learn more.Links & more:Global Business Travel Association - GBTA Sustainability - GBTA GBTA Sustainability Acceleration Challenge - GBTA Foundation Business travel bounces back: spending forecast to hit record - Skift
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