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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Marriott vs. Hilton's Fight Over Hotel Fees
Today's podcast looks at Marriott and Hilton's franchise fee battle, Skift's take on Google's latest AI tools, and Spirit's latest strategy for profitability.
2 min
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Airlines Get a Boost From Business Travel's Com...
Today's podcast looks at aviation's surprise boost, Chase's new perk, and Saudi Arabia's luxury focus.
2 min
203
Gen Z Travelers Boost Hotel Revenue
Today's podcast looks at Paris' new bookings, Gen Z's new bookings, and TUI's new challenges.
2 min
204
Google's AI-Powered Trip Planning Updates
Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.
2 min
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AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation...
Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge.
2 min
206
Airlines' Frequent Flyer Programs Face Scrutiny
Today's podcast looks at the devaluing of frequent flyer miles, Hyatt's new boost, and Vacasa next round of layoffs.
2 min
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Airbnb's Ready to Accelerate International Expa...
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's international expansion, Tripadvisor's new plans, and Saudi Arabia's new cruise brand.
2 min
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World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the...
Today's podcast looks at early World Cup losses, Disney’s park dependence, and the Gulf’s coming unified visa.
2 min
209
U.S. Tourism CEOs Get Paid
Today's podcast looks at tourism CEO pay, Spirit Air's industry complaints, and Expedia's tech outage.
2 min
210
Expedia and Booking's First-Quarter Reports
Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports.
2 min
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Airbnb CEO Reveals Its Big Plans
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new product, Marriott's new take on U.S. domestic travel demand, and new opinions on the cost of Vision 2030.
2 min
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Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress
Today's podcast looks at Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to the U.S., the quiet low-cost airline giant, and IndiGo's big ambitions.
2 min
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China’s New Plane Wins Could Signal More Compet...
Today's podcast looks at China's domestic planes, protests in the Canary Islands, and genuine luxury travel.
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Royal Caribbean Is Getting Younger
Today's podcast looks at Indigo's new purchase, Wyndham's new strategy, and Royal Caribbean's new audience.
2 min
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What Scraping 20,000 Google Hotel Listings Taug...
Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.
2 min
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Atlanta's Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tou...
Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.
2 min
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Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef
Today's podcast looks at the dying Great Barrier Reef, a new exec at Airbus, and better pay at Delta.
2 min
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Amsterdam Says 'No' to New Hotel Developments
Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.
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Airbnb CEO’s $1 Billion Pay Package
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.
2 min
220
California's 'Ultimate Playground' Campaign
Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.
2 min
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How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe
Today's podcast looks at hotel expansion in Europe, cautious flight plans in the Middle East, and Accor’s India ambitions.
2 min
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Tripadvisor Faces Important Questions
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Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong
Today's podcast looks at Delta's big first quarter, Brazil's delayed visa requirements, and the factors behind corporate travel agency mergers.
2 min
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The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in...
Today's podcast looks at CEO salaries, Ben Drew's next steps, and a new Boeing whistleblower.
2 min
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Michelin Unveils New Hotel Rating System
Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.
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