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Skift sits down with creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs from across travel to discuss their insights and perspectives on the hows and whys of travelers’ habits, industry patterns, and the seismic changes happening across the industry.
Listen for exclusive conversations with travel leaders and Skift's own in-house editors and analysts.
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    • 4.3 • 34 Ratings

Get the latest from the most-trusted travel industry news source.
Skift sits down with creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs from across travel to discuss their insights and perspectives on the hows and whys of travelers’ habits, industry patterns, and the seismic changes happening across the industry.
Listen for exclusive conversations with travel leaders and Skift's own in-house editors and analysts.
Read the latest news every day at skift.com/news

    Is India Safe for Female Travelers?

    Is India Safe for Female Travelers?

    Last week, as the world came together to celebrate International Women's Day, news that a Brazilian tourist had accused seven men of gang rape in a remote region of India, prompted Skift Asia Editor Peden Bhutia to ask in her headline reporting on the story: “Is India Safe for Female Travelers?”
    In this episode, Peden and Skift Research Analyst Saniya Zanpure, both based in India, join Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit to discuss the case, its effects, their experiences as women in India, and why, ultimately, the answer to Peden’s question is: yes, everyone should visit India.
    Visit skift.com for continuing coverage of this story and all the latest travel news and research.

    • 25 min
    Robots and The Loneliness Crisis

    Robots and The Loneliness Crisis

    In our fifth and final episode covering Skift’s Megatrends for 2024, Editor-in-chief Sarah Kopit is joined by Skift Founder and CEO Rafat Ali to discuss two megatrends centered around technology, demographics, and the future of the human condition.
    You can see all of Skift’s Megatrends for 2024 right now at Skift.com/megatrends.

    • 35 min
    Reaching the Emerging Traveler

    Reaching the Emerging Traveler

    Andy Washington, Trip.com Group's General Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), joins Pranavi Agarwal, Senior Research Analyst for Skift Research, in a session titled “Reaching the Emerging Traveler”. This is a previously unreleased discussion from our Skift Megatrends event in London last month. 
    You can read Skift’s Megatrends for 2024 right now at Skift.com/megatrends.

    • 27 min
    Artificial Intelligence, the Ozempic Era and Extreme Wellness

    Artificial Intelligence, the Ozempic Era and Extreme Wellness

    Our Megatrends series continues today as Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit is joined by Skift Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes, and Colin Nagy, a Skift contributor and host of The Skift Ideas Podcast, to tackle three of Skift's Megatrends for 2024 that deal with: artificial intelligence, the Ozempic era and "extreme wellness". 
    They discuss how the travel business is being transformed by these advancements.
    You can see all of Skift’s Megatrends for 2024 right now at Skift.com/megatrends.

    • 33 min
    How India and the Middle East Will Define Travel in 2024

    How India and the Middle East Will Define Travel in 2024

    Continuing our series on Skift’s Megatrends for 2024, today we feature a conversation focused on developments reshaping India, the Middle East, and by extension, the whole of the global travel business. To explore these topics Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit is joined by two members of Skift’s editorial team well versed in these regions: India-based Asia Editor Peden Domo Bhutia, and Dubai-based Middle East Reporter Josh Corder.
    Bhutia and Corder wrote about the rising Indian middle class, a potential short-term rental boom in the Middle East, and the emergence of "Made in Dubai" as a global brand. The discussion highlights the significant influence of the growing Indian middle class on outbound travel, fueled by increased disposable income and a desire for travel experiences post-COVID. India's outbound tourism is seen as highly aspirational, with the government facilitating easier passport procurement to boost travel.
    The conversation shifts to the Middle East, where Dubai is positioned as a brand akin to New York or Paris, with its companies expected to expand internationally. The short-term rental market is identified as a key growth area in the Middle East, driven by ambitious tourism targets and a need for budget-friendly accommodation options. The panel discusses the role of celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh in marketing destinations and the importance of value for money to Indian travelers, including the rise of "travel now, pay later" schemes.
    Dubai's strategy to become a cosmopolitan hub is underscored by its use of short-term rentals to attract long-term residents, alongside the introduction of the golden visa to encourage residency among tourists. The podcast also touches on the broader trend of luxury travel in the Middle East, the need for budget accommodations to meet the demands of the middle class, and the strategic use of luxury hotels as marketing tools to attract tourists, with short-term rentals providing practical accommodation solutions.
    You can see all of Skift’s Megatrends for 2024 right now at Skift.com/megatrends.

    • 29 min
    Junk Fees, Supply Chains and Climate Change

    Junk Fees, Supply Chains and Climate Change

    On our second episode exploring Skift’s Megatrends for 2024, Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit is joined by Managing Editor Lex Harris, Airlines Editor and Reporter Gordon Smith, and Airline Weekly Senior Analyst Jay Shabat, to discuss our three most "problematic" Megatrends. They cover: the current uproar over Junk Fees, the continuing supply chain issues faced by the aviation sector, and the impacts of the burgeoning climate crisis on the business of travel. 
    You can see all of Skift’s Megatrends for 2024 right now at Skift.com/megatrends.

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

mvelasco07 ,

Highly recommend!

The Skift Travel Podcast has quickly become a favorite in my feed! Their insightful content and engaging conversations had me hooked from the very first listen. Thanks so much for putting out such a stellar show guys - keep up the great work!

Alireza Aghasi ,

A must-listen for travel business people

Insightful and authentic content for travel business people. Helps you develop a holistic view of travel and tourism industry

NickDanBergman ,

Best in the business of travel!!!!

Phenomenal podcast! Intersection of travel business, marketing, and technology. The best part is the quality of guests they are able to get. They are often speaking to CEOs, VP of Marketing, Etc.

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