Skift Daily Travel Briefing
Everything you need to know about the business of travel today. Each episode covers new travel stories from Skift's editorial team. Listen to the latest developments at hotels, airlines, destinations, online booking sites, and more.
Published Tuesday through Friday by 5am ET.
For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.
1
AI’s Impact on Travel Jobs, NYC’s Transit Mess ...
In today's pod we look at travel talent and AI, New York City's climate challenges, and Uber's female-friendly update.
2 min
2
Travel Spending Pullback, Delta's Premium Plan ...
For today's pod we look at decreasing travel spending, Delta's bet on premium, and Hyatt's luxury hopes in the Asia-Pacific region.
2 min
3
Airbnb Gets Flexible, Delta Revises Forecast, M...
To finish the week, we look at Airbnb’s new guest-friendly policies, Delta’s sunnier outlook, and Marriott’s net-zero effort.
3 min
4
U.S. Tourism Drops, Marriott Eyes Outdoors and ...
On today's pod we look at the U.S.'s waning international appeal, Marriott's great outdoors brand, and warnings about airlines' earnings.
2 min
5
Hilton Expands With LivSmart, Virgin Atlantic A...
In today’s pod we check out Hilton’s extended stay brand, connect with Virgin Atlantic’s onboard Wi-Fi, and keep our shoes on through airport security.
3 min
6
Hyatt's All-Inclusive Bet, TSA’s Shoes-On Test ...
On today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s big bet on all-inclusive resorts, the TSA’s shoes experiment, and Tripadvisor’s possible investor-driven changes.
3 min
7
Airbnb’s Pay-Later Bet, Airline Cyberattacks an...
On today's pod we look at Airbnb's book now, pay later options; possible new funding for U.S. air traffic control, and cyber attacks on airline systems.
3 min
8
Too-Hot Eiffel Tower, Brand USA Budget Anxietie...
On today's pod we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback.
2 min
9
Hyatt’s $2B Flip, Six Senses Shake-Up and Europ...
For today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s Playa Hotels real estate play, leadership moves at Six Senses, and Europe’s brutal summer heat.
3 min
10
One Clever Hotel Ad, A Resort Brand’s Climate W...
On today’s pod we talk about Ritz-Carlton’s award winning video, Iberostar’s climate concerns, and lessons on AI from startup investors.
3 min
11
Italy's Overtourism Campaign, Trump’s Student V...
On today’s pod we look at Italy’s push to expand tourists’ bucket lists, Trump’s student social media interrogations, and Ritz-Carlton’s latest yacht.
2 min
12
Spirit's JetBlue Complaint, Carnival's Splashy ...
On today's pod we look at Spirit's pushback on JetBlue's new beau, Carnival's marketing success, and the influencers threatening Antarctica.
2 min
13
Gulf Airport Routing Challenges, Over-Heated To...
On today’s pod we look at the airline rerouting causing headaches for Gulf airports, the extreme heat’s affect on travel planning, and the next wave of AI travel jobs.
3 min
14
Boeing’s Political Cash, Bhutan's Crypto Touris...
For Friday’s podcast we count up Boeing’s lobbying dollars, look at Bhutan’s crypto push, and add up flight bookings in the U.S.
3 min
15
Brand USA's Challenges, Hotel Immigration Crack...
On today’s pod we talk to Brand USA’s CEO, look at the immigration crackdown’s effect on hotels, and hear about Air India’s cutbacks.
3 min
16
A Google Hotels Threat, JetBlue Cost Cutting an...
For today’s episode we look at threats to Google Hotels, more hotels with a dual identity, and JetBlue’s money woes.
3 min
17
U.S. Travel Slump, Accor Taps Mbappé and Airbus...
On today’s pod we look at good tourism news everywhere but the U.S., Accor’s bet on Mbappe’s appeal, and Airbus’ activity at the Paris Air Show.
2 min
18
After the Air India Crash
Today’s podcast is devoted to the immediate aftermath of the fatal crash of an Air India plane in western India yesterday.
2 min
19
Hotels Vs. Airbnb Experiences, Wyndham's New Ad...
On today’s podcast we discuss the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, hotels’ response to Airbnb Experiences, and Wyndham’s new, big marketing push.
3 min
20
Airbnb’s Poaching Experiences, IHG's U.S. Bounc...
For today’s pod we look at Airbnb’s aggressive expansion approach, IHG’s good news in the U.S., and Melia’s equally good news about Mediterranean numbers.
3 min
21
Marriott's Mid-Market Push, Apple's Travel Upda...
On today’s pod we look at Marriott’s cheaper room push, Apple’s new tools for travelers, and Google’s rapidly changing marketing landscape.
3 min
22
Hotels Vs. Booking.com, Travel and Politics and...
Today’s podcast looks at the ongoing conflict between Booking and hotels, the seven travel-related U.S. congressional projects, and the AI plans of the U.S. largest biz travel limo service.
3 min
23
Hilton's Guest-Centered AI, Hotels' Branded Liv...
On today’s pod we look at new artificial intelligence initiatives at Hilton and Marriott, as well as new hotel concepts powered by – you guessed it – AI.
3 min
24
Hotel CEOs' on Wasted Potential, Airlines’ Clim...
On today’s pod, hotel CEOs discuss U.S. disappointments, IATA’s boss criticizes fuel supply lines, and Starwood’s founder warns big chains.
3 min
25
Hilton’s Luxury Push, Travel CEOs’ Pay, and Hot...
On today’s pod we look at Hilton’s focus on luxury, a comparison of travel CEOs’ pay to their peers, and more optimistic hotel growth projections.
2 min