Podcast Skift terbaik (2024)

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The Power of Content Strategy and Emerging Event Trends: Insights from Skift Meetings | Epic Events by vFairs | Miguel Neves 59:30

10d ago59:30

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Send us a text Explore how content creation can be a strategic asset for event organizers, driving year-round engagement and extending the lifecycle of event experiences. We will explore Skift Meeting’s approach to creating valuable content that resonates with audiences, from event sessions to industry reports. Additionally, we will uncover five no…

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Wyndham's Optimism, Southwest's Strong Bookings and Malaga's STR Crackdown 2:44

15d ago2:44

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Episode Notes Wyndham Hotels says it’s still seeing strong demand for leisure and business travel despite economic uncertainty, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. CEO Geoff Ballotti said on Thursday that the company believes it won’t see a decline in leisure travel demand during the fourth quarter and throughout 2025. Ballotti added a c…

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Premium Has a Moment While Airlines Quiet Quit China 37:19

16d ago37:19

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Airlines Editor Gordon Smith joins Seth to discuss all things airlines. First, the growing prevalence of premium cabins and products in aviation. Secondly, the quiet but noticeable divestment from China by many western airlines, the subject of Gordon's recent feature story "Why Are Airlines Quiet Quitting China?". Key Points Airlines are enhancing …

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Where to Find the CEOs of Southwest, American Air, and More Next Week 28:37

1d ago28:37

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In this week's episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat preview the upcoming Skift Aviation Forum, being held in Dallas on November 12. From overcapacity to sustainability, the pair explore some of the most important themes that are likely to shape discussions at the event. For more information on the Forum visit live.skift.com. This episode is present…

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LATAM Airlines: Past, Present, and Future 36:54

15d ago36:54

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Presented by American Airlines In this special episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the key takeaways from LATAM's investor day event in New York. The pair explore how the company's turbulent history has influenced its current success. We also learn about the continued challenges facing the group as it sets ambitious targets for 2025 and be…

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AI-Powered Travel Agent, Hilton's Mixed Fortunes and Boeing's Struggles 2:55

16d ago2:55

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Episode Notes Anthropic, a generative AI startup, has unveiled new tech that indicates how an AI-powered travel agent would look, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. Anthropic recently released three demonstrations of the tech, one of which was for making travel plans. A more advanced version of the tech could eliminate the friction of …

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NYC's New Tourism Chief, IHG’s Growth and Cathay's ‘Mindblowing’ Cabin 3:47

17d ago3:47

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Episode Notes NYC Tourism + Conventions, the city’s destination marketing organization, announced on Tuesday it named Julie Coker as its next president and CEO, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Coker, who has held the same roles at the San Diego Tourism Authority since 2020, will assume her new position on December 9. She succeeds …

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Rental Supply Slows, Saudis' Chinese Push and Sustainable Travel Woes 3:37

18d ago3:37

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Episode Notes The growth of U.S. vacation rental and short-term rental supply has been slowing down, a trend that will likely continue next year, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. Vacation rental and short-term rental supply in the U.S. has grown 10% in 2024 from last year, according to analytics firm Key Data. However, that’s down fr…

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United Closes the Gap on Delta 28:35

22d ago28:35

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Presented by American Airlines In this week's episode Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat provide an early status update on Q3 earnings season. With Delta on the back foot after the CrowdStrike chaos and Olympic disruption, United is eyeing the top spot. The pair also discuss the latest financials from Virgin Australia and ask what could be next for the ca…

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Uber + Expedia, Japan's Record and Cathay's New Suite 3:13

22d ago3:13

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Episode Notes Uber has explored buying the Expedia Group, according to a report this week in the Financial Times. It’s all speculation at this point, but the deal, if it were to happen, would bring about the biggest shakeup the travel industry has seen in years. Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes answers 10 questions about it. Dawes notes ther…

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Are We There Yet?: The Arrival of the Family Travel Boom 27:44

23d ago27:44

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According to a new Skift Research report on U.S. travel trends, family travel constitutes the largest segment of U.S. leisure travel. The report’s lead author, Skift Research Manager Varsha Arora, joins Seth and Sarah to talk about what it means for the business of travel. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: http…

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Hotels' Optimism, Airbnb's Matchmaking and United's Earnings 3:17

23d ago3:17

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Episode Notes Hotel executives gathered at The Lodging Conference recently to discuss emerging trends in the industry. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill listed five key takeaways from the event as executives look forward to 2025. O’Neill notes hotel leaders are cautiously optimistic about the economic outlook for next year. Executives generall…

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Florida's New Campaign, Abu Dhabi's Sphere and Uber's New Service 3:18

24d ago3:18

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Episode Notes Visit Florida launched a new campaign this week to inform tourists much of the state is ready to welcome visitors after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Visit Florida will share images and videos of destinations largely unaffected by the hurricanes via social media over the next two weeks…

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Barcelona’s New Tourism Protests, Hotel Labor Strikes and Attracting Indian Tourists 3:25

25d ago3:25

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Episode Notes Thousands of Barcelona residents took to the streets this past Sunday to demand the city stop hosting the America’s Cup sailing competition and other huge tourism events. It’s the latest of large-scale protests in Spain against mass tourism, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Habtemariam notes protestors burned a replic…

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Setting the Scene for Earnings Season 31:49

29d ago31:49

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Presented by American Airlines In this week's show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat explain the key elements to watch as third-quarter earnings season begins. The pair discuss all-important factors including aircraft supply shortages, oversupply in U.S. markets, and a possible resurgence in corporate travel. Key Takeaways: Q3 Earnings Preview: Delta is…

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United's New Destinations, Disneyland's Price Hikes and Dubai's Invisible Neighbor 3:06

29d ago3:06

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Episode Notes United Airlines is adding eight new, off-the-beaten-path destinations to its summer 2025 schedule, betting that travelers will fly to less popular locations, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. United’s new destinations for summer 2025 include the capitals of Mongolia, Senegal and Greenland. Maharishi notes many of its new dest…

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How the United Arab Emirates is Building Its Very Own Las Vegas 30:55

30d ago30:55

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The United Arab Emirates has moved quickly since 2022 to establish its very own gambling hub in the once sleepy emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, with gaming resorts from big hitters MGM and Wynn Resorts in the works amidst a slate of regulatory action and marketing. Skift Middle East Reporter Josh Corder joins the program to discuss how this could be one…

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Marriott Settlement, OTA Buybacks and Hyatt-American Air Loyalty Play 3:01

1M ago3:01

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Episode Notes Marriott has reached an agreement with 49 states and Washington, D.C., to pay $52 million to settle charges related to data security, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. O’Neill notes the settlement with the states relates to a database security incident in 2018 in the guest reservations system of Starwood, a hotel group Ma…

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Marriott’s New Brand, Middle East Airline CEOs and Wynn’s Casino Project 3:45

1M ago3:45

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Episode Notes Marriott International announced on Tuesday that it’s expanding its City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. and Canada, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. O’Neill reports the expansion represents Marriott’s foray into the “affordable midscale” category in the two countries. Marriott bought the City Express brand in M…

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Hurricane Milton Prep, Mandarin Oriental’s Plans and Thriving Travel 3:21

1M ago3:21

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Airlines and airports are getting ready for Hurricane Milton, a “potentially catastrophic” storm expected to hit southwest Florida on Wednesday, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Tampa International Airport and Orlando International have announced they plan to suspend operations in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. Several airlines — inclu…

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Accor’s Ambitions, G Adventures’ New Brand and Morocco’s World Cup Prep 3:17

1M ago3:17

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Episode Notes Accor CEO Sebastien Bazin said the Paris-based hotel group has 47 brands in its portfolio. And the company has plans to add more, writes Middle East Reporter Josh Corder. Bazin said at the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai that Accor doesn’t have too many brands. He noted in the era of technology, customers have enough resources to d…

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Southwest and its New Plan 26:23

1M ago26:23

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Presented by American Airlines In this week’s episode, Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi discuss Southwest's latest turnaround plan. They also look at the current state of the transatlantic market connecting the U.S. with Europe. Key Takeaways Southwest Airlines' Strategic Changes: Southwest plans to implement premium seating, red-eye flights, and cu…

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What the Election and Today's Politics Mean for The Business of Travel 29:53

1M ago29:53

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The actions of governments can move markets as much, if not more than, any business or technological development. In this episode Sarah is joined again by Skift Managing Editor Lex Harris to discuss the implications of global immigration policies, the results of the upcoming U.S. presidential election and politics in general, on the business of tra…

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Hotels’ Performance, Priceline’s New AI and Klook's Evolution 3:07

1M ago3:07

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Episode Notes The global hotel industry has seen some markets thrive this year while some others have struggled, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. A recent report by CBRE Hotels Research revealed U.S. revenue per available room would grow roughly 1% for the full year. That’s close to a 2 percentage point drop from its forecast in Febr…

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Moxy Turns 10, Amtrak’s New Campaign and Tourism Traffic in Croatia 3:33

1M ago3:33

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Moxy Hotels, Marriott’s first brand aimed at travelers in their 20s, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill takes a look at how Moxy has looked to stay relevant in the marketplace throughout the years. O’Neill notes that Moxy doesn’t subscribe to the commonly held premise in the hotel industry that th…

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Carnival’s Alaska Boom, Travel Startup Funding, and Singapore vs. Hong Kong 3:37

1M ago3:37

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Episode Notes Carnival Corp. said demand for travel to Alaska is “off the charts,” writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein said Alaska has emerged as one of the cruise line’s top destinations in 2024, especially for first-time cruisegoers. Weinstein’s comments came as residents in the state capital Juneau are v…

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Hotels and AI, Mallorca's Visitor Boom and Southwest's Optimism 3:06

1M ago3:06

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Episode Notes Hotel companies are trying to figure out how artificial intelligence will impact their businesses. Leaders in the industry aren’t quite sure yet, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill, who attended the Destination AI summit in Washington, D.C. Jess Petitt, an executive at Hilton, said the number of hotel bookings made using g…

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El Al Comes Out on Top 27:31

1M ago27:31

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Presented by American Airlines In this week's episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the final results from Airline Weekly's Earnings Scoreboard for Q2 2024. From household names to niche regional players, we examine the carriers that had the strongest performance in the all-important second quarter. Connect with Skift Airline Weekly LinkedIn…

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Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 36:09

1M ago36:09

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Seth recaps some of the biggest impact speakers and moments from last week's Skift Global Forum 2024. Highlighting the intertwined nature of the business of travel, Seth covers stage sessions with Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, Jetblue CEO Joanna Geraghty, and Wyndham Hotels CEO Geoff Ballotti. See full videos of …

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Meta's AI-Powered Update, Choice vs. Wyndham and Travel's New Initiative 3:13

1M ago3:13

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Episode Notes Skift is taking another big step to shape the future of travel. We’ve launched Skift Elevate, an initiative that aims to empower underrepresented voices in the industry. Skift President Carolyn Kremins calls Elevate a movement to drive meaningful, collective action across the travel industry. Its inaugural event took place at the rece…

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Ship-Free Saturdays, Southwest's Special Meeting and Etihad's New Routes 3:02

2M ago3:02

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Episode Notes Residents of Juneau, Alaska, are set to vote next Tuesday on a measure that would ban large cruise ships from docking in the city on Saturdays and July 4, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. The ban would apply to any large cruise ship with more than 250 passengers. The measure requires a simple majority to pass. Karla H…

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