

The Skift Travel Podcast
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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
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May 5, 2020 • 3min
Skift Daily Briefing May 5, 2020
We are excited to share another update from the Skift Daily Briefing. Our daily podcast tells listeners what they need to know about the top travel stories in just under four minutes. It’s available every weekday morning at 6:30 a.m. ET on podcast apps from Apple, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Stitcher, and more, as well as smart speakers powered by Google and Amazon.
Thank you for listening — and reading — and stay tuned as we continue to grow and deliver the news you need on more platforms.
Subscribe through your favorite podcast app or at https://skift.com/skift-daily-briefing/.

Mar 30, 2020 • 3min
Bonus Episode: Skift Daily Briefing 03/30/20
We are excited to share another update from the Skift Daily Briefing. Our daily podcast tells listeners what they need to know about the top travel stories in just under four minutes. It’s available every weekday morning at 6:30 a.m. ET on podcast apps from Apple, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Stitcher, and more, as well as smart speakers powered by Google and Amazon.
Thank you for listening — and reading — and stay tuned as we continue to grow and deliver the news you need on more platforms.
Subscribe through your favorite podcast app or at https://skift.com/skift-daily-briefing/.

Dec 10, 2019 • 4min
Bonus Episode: Skift Daily Briefing 12/10/19
We are excited to share another update from the Skift Daily Briefing. Our daily podcast tells listeners what they need to know about the top travel stories in just under four minutes. It’s available every weekday morning at 6:30 a.m. ET on podcast apps from Apple, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Stitcher, and more, as well as smart speakers powered by Google and Amazon.
This month, the podcast is presented by Starbucks.
Thank you for listening — and reading — and stay tuned as we continue to grow and deliver the news you need on more platforms.
Subscribe through your favorite podcast app or at https://skift.com/skift-daily-briefing/.

Nov 7, 2019 • 4min
Bonus Episode: Skift Daily Briefing 11/7/19
We are excited to share Skift Daily Briefing, a daily podcast that tells listeners what they need to know about the top travel stories in just under four minutes. It’s available every weekday morning at 6:30 a.m. ET on podcast apps from Apple, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Stitcher, and more, as well as smart speakers powered by Google and Amazon.
This month, the podcast is presented by Porsche. Introducing the new Porsche 911. Timeless machine. Learn more at PorscheUSA.com/NEW911
Thank you for listening — and reading — and stay tuned as we continue to grow and deliver the news you need on more platforms.
Subscribe through your favorite podcast app or at https://skift.com/skift-daily-briefing/.

Feb 13, 2019 • 37min
Why Travel Should Be Optimistic About 2019
This episode of the Skift podcast drills down on the economic outlook for travel in 2019: the good signs, the risks, and the reasons you shouldn’t panic. Our guests are Skift Executive Editor Dennis Schaal and Senior Research Analysts Seth Borko and Rebecca Stone.

Jan 23, 2019 • 54min
Megatrends Defining Travel in 2019
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we explore the biggest trends that will define travel in 2019, with audio from one of our annual Megatrends events. Skift experts discuss topics including consumer demand for more control; the appeal of undertourism; the way lines are being blurred in hospitality; the rise of wellness marketing in travel; and Google's domination of local discovery.

Oct 17, 2018 • 40min
The Next Big Challenges for Low-Cost Airlines
This episode of the Skift podcast explores a major hurdle for low-cost airlines: how to make long-haul flights make money. Our experts are Skift Senior Aviation Business Editor Brian Sumers and Seth Kaplan, editor of Airline Weekly, a 14-year-old newsletter that Skift recently bought.

Sep 19, 2018 • 40min
Travel's Tough Truths and Inspirations
This episode of the Skift podcast explores uncomfortable truths about travel, as well as the things that inspire us about the industry. The conversation was sparked by two pieces of writing from Skift Founder and CEO Rafat Ali, who is one of our guests. He's joined by Skift Co-Founder Jason Clampet, who is also general manager of Skift Table, and Skift News Editor Hannah Sampson.

Jul 19, 2018 • 35min
The Amazon Factor in Travel
This episode of the Skift podcast dives into Amazon's history in travel and the retail giant's potential future in the sector. Our experts are Skift Executive Editor Dennis Schaal and Senior Research Analyst Seth Borko.

Jun 7, 2018 • 28min
Why Marriott Is So Attached To Its 30 Brands
On today's episode of the Skift Podcast, we're hearing from Tina Edmundson, global brand officer for Marriott International. At Skift Forum Europe in Berlin, Edmundson spoke to Skift Senior Hospitality Editor Deanna Ting about why the company decided not to kill any brands after acquiring Starwood. They also explored how the role of luxury is changing, Marriott’s approach to millennials, and its experiment in homesharing. This is one of several conversations we're featuring from Skift Forum Europe.