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15/05/2025

Can Airbnb Experiences Stand Out? It’s Betting on Quality

Every weekday, the DAILY DEPARTURE brings you the most important travel industry story — straight from the Skift newsroom. No fluff. Just the insights that move our industry. You can also read the story on Skift:⁠ ⁠Can Airbnb Experiences Stand Out? It’s Betting on Quality Follow and subscribe to the Daily Departure on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

15/05/2025

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5 min
21/07/2025

One Report, Three Takeaways: What’s Driving Travel in 2025

It’s a lighter week for travel headlines, so we’re diving into one of the most impactful pieces of research in the industry — the State of Travel 2025 from Skift Research. This annual report is packed with 300+ slides of data, trends, and forecasts that reveal where the industry is headed. Each of us brings one or two of our favorite slides to the table and unpacks why it matters. From the shift toward experience-driven travel to how consumers are allocating their travel budgets, we explore the themes that stand out and what they mean for operators, brands, and travelers right now. If you want to follow along, the State of Travel 2025 report is free to download. We highly recommend reading it for yourself and bringing it into your next team strategy meeting. --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good Morning Hospitality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hospitality.FM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠order here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodMorningHospitality.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠goodmorning@hospitality.fm

21/07/2025

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30 min
27/06/2022

Barcelona's Tourism Balancing Act

Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

27/06/2022

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4 min
24/04/2025

Southeast Asia's Tourism Recovery: A Deep Dive

In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, guest host and Skift CEO Rafat Ali discusses the current state of tourism in Southeast Asia with experts Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson – hosts of The South East Asia Travel Show. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on the region's tourism recovery, the significance of Chinese travelers, pricing trends in the travel industry, and the emerging markets of India and the Middle East. The conversation also delves into the unique position of Singapore in the tourism landscape, the challenges faced by Malaysia and Indonesia in long-haul travel, and the critical role of government travel in the region's economy. The episode concludes with insights into the future outlook for Southeast Asia's travel industry amidst global economic uncertainties. This conversation explores the evolving dynamics of tourism in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on the changing relationships between countries, the challenges of visa coordination, and the impact of seasonality on travel patterns. It delves into the rise of sports and entertainment tourism, the influence of media on travel decisions, particularly through shows like The White Lotus, and the demographic challenges faced by Japan and South Korea. The discussion also touches on the best-case scenarios for Southeast Asia's tourism recovery, the affordability of travel within the region, and the implications of climate change on travel patterns. Listen to the South East Asia Travel Show: https://www.theseasiatravelshow.com/ Takeaways Southeast Asia's tourism is recovering but not fully back to pre-COVID levels. Intra-Asian travel is crucial for the region's tourism economy. Vietnam is outperforming other countries in attracting Chinese tourists. India is emerging as a significant source market for Southeast Asia. Singapore is positioning itself as a premium travel destination. Government travel plays a vital role in sustaining the tourism industry. Pricing trends in the travel sector are showing downward pressure in some areas. Malaysia and Indonesia face challenges in attracting long-haul flights. The Middle East is becoming an important two-way travel market. The global economic situation is impacting travel and tourism in Southeast Asia. Relationships in the Asia Pacific have changed significantly post-COVID. Visa coordination in Southeast Asia faces numerous challenges due to differing national interests. Seasonality in travel is influenced heavily by cultural festivals and public holidays. Sports tourism is growing, but Southeast Asia lacks major A-level events to attract visitors. Media representation, like 'The White Lotus', can significantly boost tourism interest in a region. Japan and South Korea face demographic challenges that impact their tourism markets. The best-case scenario for Southeast Asia involves increased intra-regional travel and investment. Affordability of domestic travel remains a concern in Southeast Asia, with some flights being cheaper internationally. Climate change is manifesting in extreme weather patterns that affect travel decisions in the region. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

24/04/2025

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53 min
12/05/2023

Ryanair Makes Up With Boeing

Ryanair gave Boeing a boost, and let bygones be bygones, by ordering up to 300 new 737 Maxes. It’s the European discounter’s largest-ever order. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the deal. Plus, Air France-KLM and IAG’s first-quarter results. Reading List Ryanair Looks East With New Boeing 737 Maxes From Its Largest Order Ever Air France-KLM Eyes Expansion in Booming South America With Potential TAP Deal Iberia Leads Europe’s IAG to Winter Profits

12/05/2023

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27 min
02/06/2023

Summer Air Travel Record Forecast

U.S. airports saw roughly 300,000 more travelers than in 2019 over the Memorial Day weekend holiday, a sign of a busy summer to come. Are airlines ready? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss. Plus, Delta is hit with a greenwashing lawsuit.

02/06/2023

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23 min
14/03/2025

Radisson's Growth, Riyadh Air’s Ambitions and Hotels’ Huge Growth

Radisson is prioritizing an "owner-first" approach to its expansion, adding a record 40,000 guest rooms last year and planning significant growth in China. Riyadh Air sees India as a key market for its global network, with increasing Indian visitor numbers and transit flight potential. Skift Research estimates the global accommodation market generated $1.2 trillion in 2023, with moderate growth expected, Asia-Pacific set to overtake Europe, and business travel spending surpassing pre-COVID levels. Radisson's Growth Plan: Fewer Rules for Hotel Owners, China Focus India to Play ‘Crucial’ Role in Riyadh Air’s Global Network Trends in Global Accommodations: Asia-Pacific’s Rise and Business Travel’s Comeback Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry. Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries.

14/03/2025

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4 min
07/12/2023

Bringing Travel into the Future at Skift Global Forum East

As we prepare to return to Dubai on December 12-14, we're revisiting a few of the most popular sessions. This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast is a rebroadcast of a session that took place at Skift Global Forum East in December of last year: His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism, speaks with Rafat Ali, Founder & CEO of Skift, on the topic of "Bringing Travel into the Future". Visit live.skift.com for info on how to attend or view Skift Global Forum East 2023.

07/12/2023

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31 min
08/05/2022

How Hotels Use Loyalty to Compete

Hospitality is a sector that’s well placed to leverage loyalty in the coming years. Winning a bigger share of direct bookings has long been a goal of hotel companies, to ease their dependence on online travel agencies. Now IHG is using a revamped loyalty program in tandem with a new booking app to address this. The advantages will go beyond free nights and upgrades, according to its senior vice president, global loyalty and partnerships. “We’re proud of what we’ve brought to market. But delivering loyalty at scale to 6,000 hotels is complex,” Heather Balsley told Skift senior hospitality editor Sean O’Neill. Listen to the full conversation with Balsley here.

08/05/2022

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19 min
01/07/2025

Hyatt’s $2B Flip, Six Senses Shake-Up, and Europe’s Heatwave Havoc

Hyatt announced it will sell the real estate portfolio of Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2 billion just weeks after acquiring it, aligning with its asset-light strategy while retaining management of the resorts for a net cost of $555 million. Neil Jacobs is stepping down as CEO of Six Senses after 13 years, during which he grew the brand globally and oversaw its acquisition by IHG. Meanwhile, European authorities have issued heat-related travel warnings amid a Mediterranean heat wave, with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of Spain and wildfires triggering evacuations. Hyatt's $2 Billion Property Sale Will Slash Cost of Buying Playa Six Senses CEO Steps Down After 13-Year Tenure Europe Heat Wave: Tourist Death and Wildfires Spark Travel Warnings Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ ⁠Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠ Subscribe to ⁠@SkiftNews⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

01/07/2025

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4 min

Listen for essential news about the business of travel from the industry's most trusted news source. Skift’s global team of reporters, editors, and researchers discuss the latest developments and sit down with the women and men leading the most consequential hotels, airlines, tourism boards, booking sites, and more. This channel includes podcasts and editors from Skift, Airline Weekly, Daily Lodging Report, and Skift Meetings, as well as recordings from Skift events around the world.