Parhaat Skift Podcastit (2024)

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Powerful Passports, Southwest’s Changes and Barcelona’s Tourist Message 3:15

18h ago3:15

3:15

Episode Notes The Henley Passport Index has just released its rankings for the most powerful passports of 2024, and Singapore took the top spot, writes Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia. A Singaporean passport provides visa-free access to 195 countries. Japan and South Korea occupy the second and third spots in the index while the U.S. is in eighth pla…

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Accor CEO for Europe on the Transformative Effect of the Paris Olympics 35:01

16h ago35:01

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Our series on the Paris Olympics continues as Seth and Sarah speak with Patrick Mendes, the CEO of Europe and North Africa for Accor—an official Olympic partner and the largest hotel group in Europe. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: …

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Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet 3:16

1d ago3:16

3:16

Episode Notes Google recently announced it won’t get rid of the third-party cookies in its Chrome browser that enable companies to track consumers across other websites. Executive Editor Dennis Schaal examines what Google’s decision means for travel marketers. Skift Head of Research Seth Borko said Google’s move will help smaller travel advertisers…

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Delta's Meltdown, Venice’s Money Haul and Biz Travel Winners 3:53

3d ago3:53

3:53

Episode Notes Delta Air Lines is facing mounting pressure from travelers and the U.S. government as disruptions caused by a recent IT outage continue. The Department of Transportation is launching an investigation into the carrier, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Delta has canceled more than 5,000 flights after the outage last Friday cau…

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Mallorca's Tourism Angst, Biz Travel’s Bounce and Delta’s IT Woes 3:31

4d ago3:31

3:31

Episode Notes Mallorca recently saw another large demonstration against mass tourism, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. More than 20,000 protestors marched the streets of Palma de Mallorca on Sunday as Spain continues to emerge as one of the hottest destinations in Europe. Demonstrators called for more affordable housing, fair wages…

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The Skift Take: Barcelona, Water Guns & Overtourism 48:25

6d ago48:25

48:25

In the wake of tourists in Barcelona being attacked with water guns by protesters upset over the consequences of perceived overtourism, Oliver Martin and Aleix Rodríguez Brunsoms of Skift Advisory and Skift global tourism reporter Dawit Habtemariam discuss the situation and what can be done to strike a balance between the benefits and pitfalls of b…

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Hyatt Nears Dear Acquisition Deal 2:47

8d ago2:47

2:47

Episode Notes Hyatt is close to a deal to buy Standard International, operator of the upscale Standard Hotels, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. Negotiations between Hyatt and Standard International “are in advanced stages,” according to Bloomberg News. A source at Hyatt said the talks were ongoing and hadn’t been finalized, noting th…

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Air France KLM CEO Ben Smith Talks to Us as Paris Prepares to Host the Olympics 39:12

8d ago39:12

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In the first installment of our series celebrating the upcoming Paris Olympics, Seth and Sarah speak with Ben Smith, the CEO of Air France KLM—an official partner of these games and one of the largest airlines in the world. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.c…

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Western Airlines Increasingly Withdraw From China 3:02

9d ago3:02

3:02

Episode Notes Virgin Atlantic is pulling out of China after serving the country for 25 years. Virgin becomes the latest Western carrier to retreat from China, writes Airlines Editor Gordon Smith. Virgin Atlantic cited “significant challenges and complexities” as the reason for its decision. The carrier’s final round-trip service to China will be Lo…

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Amsterdam Wants Fewer Visitors 3:30

10d ago3:30

3:30

Episode Notes Amsterdam, one of the world’s most visited destinations, wants fewer tourists. The city’s Deputy Mayor Sofyan Mbarki discussed Amsterdam’s strategy to decrease visitor numbers and attract better-behaved travelers with Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Mbarki said more rental units need to be reserved for residents instead of …

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Last-Minute Travel Booking Sites Could See Surge in Bookings 3:36

11d ago3:36

3:36

Episode Notes Last-minute travel booking sites have often done well during economic downturns. Executive Editor Dennis Schaal provides information about companies like last-minute vacation rental site Whimstay, which has announced discounted inventory deals with several major travel brands. Whimstay recently unveiled a partnership with Expedia Grou…

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Delta Air Lines' Underwhelming Second Quarter 2:49

15d ago2:49

2:49

Episode Notes Despite a record number of people traveling this summer, quarterly results from Delta — one of the most profitable U.S. airlines — fell short of expectations, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Delta reported record revenues for the second quarter but profits dropped 29% largely due to a surplus of seats and higher fuel costs.…

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Venture Capital Investment in 2024 50:49

15d ago50:49

50:49

Seth is joined by senior research analyst Pranavi Agarwal and travel technology reporter Justin Dawes to discuss the current state of venture capital investment in the business of travel. Read the full research report "Venture Investment Trends in Travel 2024": https://research.skift.com/report/venture-investment-trends-in-travel-2024/ Read more tr…

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Paris Not Expecting Large-Scale Tourism Boom for the Olympics 3:10

16d ago3:10

3:10

Paris is expecting to see a small bump in overseas visitors for the upcoming Summer Olympics, but no large-scale boom, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Less than 15% of the projected roughly 11 million Olympic visitors will be foreign, according to the city’s tourism board. Paris tourism chief Corinne Menegaux had previously told u…

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The Growing Wealth Gap’s Impact on Travel 3:16

17d ago3:16

3:16

Episode Notes Air travel is breaking records. But a recent Newsweek poll found that 44% of respondents won’t be traveling anywhere in the next three months, while 53% said they would’ve gone on vacation if the cost of living had been cheaper. Meanwhile, luxury hotel occupancy was up 1.8% in the first five months of 2024 while economy hotel occupanc…

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Boeing Agrees to Guilty Plea 4:09

18d ago4:09

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Episode Notes Boeing will accept a guilty plea deal from the Department of Justice over charges the planemaker misled federal authorities on certain aspects of the 737 Max 8, which has been involved in fatal crashes. Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi lists three takeaways from Boeing’s deal with the Justice Department. Boeing will have to pay a mo…

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Summer's Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets 38:08

23d ago38:08

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Presented by Brand USA In this episode of the Skift Travel podcast our hosts are joined by Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, to discuss the short-term rental industry’s outlook for Independence Day weekend. Lane notes that this year’s long weekend has boosted travel compared to last year, with bookings up 15% year-over-year due to last-minute …

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Corporate Travel Rebounds Despite Cuts in Travel Budgets 3:50

24d ago3:50

3:50

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes A growing number of companies have reduced their travel budgets in recent years, but that hasn’t slowed down business travel’s rebound, writes Reporter Christiana Sciaudone. Roughly 60% of travel buyers said their companies have cut their travel budgets in the past few years, according to a recent BCD Travel sur…

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Oneworld's New CEO Explains Travel Trends 3:09

25d ago3:09

3:09

Episode Notes Nat Pieper has the task of helping lead 13 airlines as the CEO of the oneworld alliance, one of the world’s three major airline groups. Pieper discussed the challenges he faces and industry trends in an interview with Airlines Editor Gordon Smith. Oneworld has opened airport lounges in Seoul and Amsterdam this year, but Pieper acknowl…

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Boeing Screws Up 3:06

29d ago3:06

3:06

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes The National Transportation Safety Board has blasted Boeing, arguing the planemaker shared sensitive information with the media, writes Airlines Editor Gordon Smith. The NTSB said that Boeing had violated the agency’s investigative rules by disclosing information to the press about the January blowout on an Alas…

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Trends in Ultra High Net Worth Travel 43:15

29d ago43:15

43:15

Presented by Brand USA Wealthy travelers aren’t just looking to lie on a beach during their vacations. The super rich are increasingly eager to shell out big bucks for experiences that may shock themselves — and leave others envious. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko discussed the latest trends with Colin Nagy, a marketing…

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Xbox Can Teach the Travel Industry a Few Things 3:06

30d ago3:06

3:06

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes A Microsoft executive believes Xbox can teach the travel industry several things about the customer experience, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. Shane O’Flaherty, a Microsoft executive who spoke this week at hospitality tech event HITEC, said Xbox has found ways to drive digital engagement with co…

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U.S. Hotels’ Up and Down Performance 3:52

1M ago3:52

3:52

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes The U.S. hotel industry’s performance has had mixed fortunes so far this year. The luxury sector has experienced robust growth in demand and room rates while economy hotels have struggled, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. Luxury hotel occupancy was up 1.8% in the first five months of 2024, accordi…

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July Fourth Short-Term Rental Bookings Surge on the U.S. Coasts 3:26

1M ago3:26

3:26

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes Travelers heading to New York City for the Fourth of July weekend aren’t booking as many short-term rentals as they did last year. Bookings are instead surging at destinations along the Atlantic coast, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. AirDNA revealed that New York City is no longer a top 10 mark…

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Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel 3:06

1M ago3:06

3:06

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes Venture capital investment in the travel industry hit its lowest level in a decade in 2023, one finding from a new Skift Research report examining the state of venture capital investment in travel. The travel industry had only $2.9 billion of venture capital investment in 2023, compared to nearly $9 billion in 2…

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Where Are the Women in Aviation? 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

Presented by Brand USA A growing number of women have led major corporations in recent years — even in historically male-dominated industries. However, the aviation industry has struggled to close its gender gap in leadership roles. Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi recently examined the issue in depth, and she discussed her findings and more in t…

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Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat 3:18

1M ago3:18

3:18

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes Destinations across Europe are grappling with extreme heat, with soaring temperatures contributing to the deaths of five tourists in Greece. Authorities on the continent are struggling to develop strategies to combat the heat, writes Travel Experiences Reporter Jesse Chase-Lubitz. Chase-Lubitz notes policy exper…

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NYC’s Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals Detailed 3:41

1M ago3:41

3:41

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes New York City has cracked down on short-term rentals by requiring hosts to register since last September. Since then, the city has only approved a little less than 2,300 applications, reports Executive Editor Dennis Schaal. Schaal writes the figure is a sign of the lack of short-term rentals in New York City. Ch…

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How to Plan a Successful AI Strategy in Travel 2:53

1M ago2:53

2:53

Presented by Brand USA Episode Notes The use of artificial intelligence in the travel industry has grown significantly in recent years. However, the industry still has a lot of work to do to get the most out of AI. Vivek Bhogaraju, advisory partner of data and AI at Skift, provides travel companies with ideas on how to develop AI strategies. Bhogar…

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