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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Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines
Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.
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Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact
Today's podcast looks at Iceland's volcanic eruption, Uber's simplified expense reporting, and major aircraft orders.
2 min
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Southwest Airlines' Meltdown Fine
Today's podcast looks at Southwest’s huge fine, the advantages of visa-free travel, and married yet solo travelers.
2 min
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U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Recor...
Today's podcast looks at airline passenger complaints, Dubai’s ascendency, and Indian tourists’ interest in African nations.
2 min
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Dubai's Luxury Hoteliers Aim for Global Expansion
Today's podcast looks at Dubai's luxury promise, China's pent-up travel demand, and weaker tourism spending in the U.S.
2 min
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Choice Hotels’ Next Step Toward Wyndham Takeover
Today's podcast looks at Choice's latest courting move, Canada's Chinese tourist problem, and flight attendant discontent in the U.S.
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U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever
Today's podcast looks at U.S. holiday travel, Hilton's historic IPO, and Chinese travelers in New York City.
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Middle East Tourism's Fading Momentum
Today's podcast looks at the strength and weaknesses of Middle East's tourism sector, how travel companies are using artificial intelligence, and some fresh funding for travel startup Klook.
2 min
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Navan Implements Layoffs in Attempt at Profitab...
Today's podcast looks at layoffs by Navan, the banning of airlines ads, and a mental health crisis for airline pilots.
2 min
285
Airbnb's C-Suite Shuffle
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new CFO, Selina's restructuring, and how a merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian would play out.
2 min
286
What's Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger
Today's podcast looks at the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Air combo, American Air's tussle with travel agents, and an investment in Travelport.
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American Airlines' Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi
Today's podcast looks at Wi-Fi on American Airlines, changes to Hyatt's loyalty program, and a multiyear deal between Trip.com Group and AWS.
2 min
288
Travel in the Ozempic Era
Today's podcast looks at travel in the age of ozempic, Amazon's AI tools for the travel industry, and Virgin's test run of long-haul sustainable flights.
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U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming
Today's podcast looks at U.S. visa wait times, Dolly Parton's new hotel, and a Canadian airline team-up.
2 min
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Choice Pushes Ahead in Wyndham Takeover Bid
Today's podcast looks at travel brands leaving Twitter, Choice’s latest Wyndham move, and questions about tourism in the Middle East.
2 min
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Wyndham Says ‘No’ to Choice, Again
Today's podcast discusses pilot mental health, Wyndham's Choice rejection, and Trip.com’s strong earnings.
2 min
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U.S. Airlines Brace for Massive Thanksgiving
Today's podcast discusses Thanksgiving travel in the U.S., climate change and tourism marketing, and Vietnam's welcome to Indian tourists.
2 min
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U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t Go A...
Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey.
2 min
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UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists
Today's podcast discusses Chinese tourists in the UK, Etihad's growth plans, and Japan's efforts to meant tourism demands.
2 min
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Airbnb’s New AI-Focused Acquisition
Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's AI investment, Riyadh Air's ambitions, and Turkey's tourism cooling.
2 min
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Thanksgiving Travel Will Be a Massive in the U....
Today's podcast discusses Thanksgiving travel in the U.S., GetYourGuide's ambitions, and Emirate's $52 billion plane order.
2 min
297
Booking.com Will Sell You a Cruise Now
Today's podcast discusses Booking.com’s cruise offering, Americans’ international preferences, and Wizz’s fizzle.
2 min
298
Will Las Vegas' Sphere Be a Big Zero?
Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's enhancements for hosts, Las Vegas' latest big attraction, and Singapore Air's earnings.
2 min
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Microsoft's and Amadeus' New AI Push
Today's podcast discusses Choice Hotels' growth, Amadeus and Microsoft's AI, and Inspirato's losses.
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Airbnb's Solution to NYC Listings Drop: Hotels
Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's hotel idea, Hilton's timeshare deal, and Egypt's tourism drop.
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