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.
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Solar Eclipse's Impact on Airlines
Today's podcast looks at eclipses' effects on air travel, Amadeus' new partnership, and Alaska's new payment from Boeing.
2 min
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Brand USA Names New CEO
Today's podcast looks at Brand USA's new leadership, Hilton's new acquisition, and Air India's new loyalty program.
2 min
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Concur Co-Founder Acquires Direct Travel
2 min
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Travel Metasearch's Big Issues
Today's podcast looks at metasearch and changing consumer habits, United’s next Boeing issue, and an Ohtani tourism boost.
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Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new weather policies, Marriott's new urban timeshares, and Las Vegas' new route from London.
2 min
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Google Unveils New AI-Powered Travel Tools
Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tools, the U.S. State Department's new approach to visa wait times, and Australia's new record number of Indian tourists.
2 min
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How Hilton Got So Big
Today's podcast looks at Hilton's ascent, Maui's tourism pitch, and Breeze's new loyalty program.
2 min
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The New Business Travel Mega Merger
Today's podcast looks at a corporate travel mega merger, Boeing's C-suite shuffle, and Booking.com's sustainability retreat.
2 min
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Hilton Investor Day's Main Takeaways
Today's podcast looks at Hilton's latest investment insights, United's new pooling loyalty program, and the unstoppable power of Chinese travelers.
2 min
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India Could See a Lifestyle Hotel Boom
Today's podcast looks at Ennismore's take on lifestyle hospitality in India, U.S. hopes for India travel demand, and LaLiT Suri's relationship with India's LGBTQ+ community.
2 min
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India’s Booming Travel Market
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India’s Weddings Are Big Business for Travel Br...
Today's podcast looks at the business of Indian weddings, United CEO's apology, and Egypt's tourism shortfalls.
2 min
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State Tourism Boards Relying More on Instagram ...
Today's podcast looks at travel marketing sans Tiktok, the recovery of business travel, and the Middle East's most expensive hotel.
2 min
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Visa-Free Travel Becomes More Common
Today's podcast looks at Skift's latest venture, the implications of a U.S. Tiktok ban, and the easing of visa requirements.
2 min
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The Solar Eclipse Tourists Will Gather in April
Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.
2 min
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Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras
Today's podcast looks at cameras in Airbnbs, Messi tourism in Saudi Arabia, and the decline of U.S. hospitality.
2 min
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TikTok Is Coming for Travel
Today's podcast looks at the power of Tiktok travel, United's pilot pause, and the Digital Markets Act's effects on Google.
2 min
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Tripadvisor's Possible Sale
Today's podcast looks at who is behind the Tripadvisor sale, how safe India is for solo female travelers, and how AI could kill the Top 10 list.
2 min
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American Airlines Focuses on Smaller Cities and...
2 min
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Airbnb Approaches 1.5 Million Verified Listings
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.
2 min
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Hilton, Travel and Leisure, and Marriott Timesh...
2 min
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Accor's New Chief Strategist Unveils Plans
Today's podcast looks at Gilda Perez-Alvarado's plans for Accor, Boeing's plans with the FAA, and Vacasa's workforce changes.
2 min
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Why Checking In Bags Is More Expensive
Today's podcast looks at the motivation behind increased baggage fees, New York City hotels' boost from short-term rental restrictions, and Jumeirah Group's change in leadership.
2 min
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Super Bowl Weekend’s Record Hotel Rates
Today's podcast looks at Super Bowl hotel rates, Boeing’s quality issues, and Ryanair’s plane problems.
2 min
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Wyndham Results Take a Bit of a Hit
Today's podcast looks at the impact of Choice Hotels on Wyndham's fourth quarter, Expedia Group's controversial ad, and Bali's overtourism prevention tactics.
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