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
Moneyball for Hotels, Penn Station's Overhaul a...
Today's podcast looks at a different approach to managing hotels, a rebuild of the U.S. key rail center, and prospects of a record travel weekend.
2 min
2
Frontier Vs. Spirit, Ryanair Plus Booking and F...
On today's pod we explain why Spirit is irked by Frontier, why Ryanair is friendly with Booking, and why flight attendants don't want to work for free.
2 min
3
Hyatt’s New Perks, TikTok’s Hotel Play and Spir...
On today’s pod we discuss Hyatt’s points expansion, TikTok’s Booking.com friendship, and Spirit Air’s woes.
2 min
4
Google's New AI Tool, U.S. Visa Scrutiny and UK...
For today’s pod, we look at yet another AI improvement for Google‘s travel products, more foreign visa scrutiny in the US, and what high train fares mean for climate change.
2 min
5
Tripadvisor Under Pressure, Trump's D.C. Hotels...
For today’s pod we look at Tripadvisor’s Viator options, Washington’s hotel problems, and Alaska’s new loyalty program.
2 min
6
Southwest's Vacation Packages, Frustrated Biz T...
Today: Southwest launched its Getaways vacation packages, business travelers face rising frustration from fragmented booking systems, and the travel industry is watching the Fed’s Jackson Hole retreat closely.
2 min
7
Soho House Goes Private, Hotel Investment Stall...
The week started with news that the members club Soho House was going private, while global hotel investment shrank, and travelers underestimated their carbon footprints.
2 min
8
Google's AI Flights, Airbnb's BNPY Feature, and...
We wrap up the week with an inside look at Google’s new travel AI, Airbnb’s pay-later option, and Air Canada’s labor issues.
2 min
9
Canadians Shun U.S., Ennismore’s IPO Impact, an...
For today’s pod we talk about the drop in Canadian tourists to the U.S., Ennismore’s IPO outlook, and MSC’s emissions victories.
2 min
10
Spirit's Uncertain Survival, Airbnb’s Hotels Pl...
For our hump-day pod we discuss Airbnb’s new dalliance with hotels, the U.S.’s tourism unaffordability challenge, and Spirit Air’s continuing woes.
2 min
11
Airbnb’s Political Spending, U.S. Hotels’ Healt...
Today’s episode looks at Airbnb in Washington D.C., prospects for hotel growth in the U.S., and declining tourism there, too.
3 min
12
Hyatt’s Hotel Sale, Expedia’s Good Quarter and ...
To end the week we look at Hyatt's renewed focus on asset-light strategies, Expedia's standout earnings, and Europe's long-term heat problems.
2 min
13
Airbnb Expands Services, Southwest Joins Pricel...
For today’s pod, we look at Airbnb‘s updated experiences, Southwest new deal with Priceline, and Choice Hotels’ growth options.
2 min
14
Booking’s Credit Card, Marriott’s Slower Growth...
Your morning news podcast looks at Booking.com’s first credit card, Marriott’s slower performance, and Spain’s crackdown on outlaw short-term rentals.
2 min
15
U.S. Tightens Visas, Oyo Enters Australia and E...
Today’s pod looks at the U.S.’s latest attempt to scare away visitors, Oyo’s latest acquisition, and Europe’s longer flights.
2 min
16
Booking Trends, AI Tools, and the New Rules of ...
For this Friday episode, we look at Google's new partnership with Amadeus and its resilience in the face of AI (so far). We also preview new Skift Research about AI and changing traveler habits.
2 min
17
Vegas Slowdown, Luxury Power Plays and a Biz Tr...
2 min
18
United-JetBlue Team up, Royal Caribbean's Boost...
Today’s pod looks at the approved United-JetBlue partnership, Royal Caribbean’s last-minute good news, and the chance of an upcoming IPO for Emirates.
2 min
19
Hilton's Strategy Shift, Spirit's Furloughs and...
On today’s pod, we look at Hilton’s biz travel shift, Spirit’s pilot troubles, and Sri Lanka’s fig leaf to travelers.
3 min
20
Airfare AI Debates, Hotel EV Demand and Southwe...
In the headphones today: American Air makes an AI pricing promise, Hilton says EV charging is an edge, and Southwest’s billion dollar bonus.
2 min
21
Hilton’s Confidence, Accor’ Vegas Entry and Asi...
On today’s podcast we look at Hilton’s earnings, Accor’s way into Las Vegas, and why lifestyle hotels are booming in Asia.
2 min
22
A Weaker U.S. Passport, Travel Lobbying Spendin...
3 min
23
Southwest’s Seating Revolution, Barcelona’s Cru...
For today’s pod we look at Southwest’s big break with the past, Barcelona’s attempts to control cruise passengers, and a business travel resurgence.
2 min
24
The State of Travel, United’s Rebound and Wyndh...
2 min
25
Marriott’s Exec Changes, Amex Cuts Travel Packa...
For today's pod we look at Marriott's C-suite reshuffle, American Express' new priorities, and United airlines' earnings outlook.
2 min