The Skift Travel Podcast

Skift Global Forum returns to New York on September 17-19, featuring top travel industry leaders in exclusive interview sessions and talks. Skift's executive editor, Dennis Schaal, joins Seth and Sarah to preview the forum's themes and speakers.To purchase tickets or learn more about the agenda and speakers, visit https://www.live.skift.com.Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Join Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi and Research Analyst Ashab Rizvi as they delve into the airline industry's post-pandemic resurgence. They discuss how major airlines like Delta are thriving while budget carriers struggle. The contrasting dynamics of China's and India's aviation markets are highlighted, focusing on Air India's transformation. The conversation also touches on the shift from short-haul flights to trains in Europe and the impact of environmental regulations on travel preferences. Buckle up for a riveting look at the future of aviation!

Pranavi Agarwal, a Senior Research Analyst, and Sean O'Neill, a Senior Hospitality editor, share insights from the Skift State of Travel Report 2024. They discuss the evolving landscape of travel influenced by Gen Z preferences and economic challenges. Topics include how hotels are adapting to competition from online travel agencies and the role of loyalty programs. They also delve into the effects of consumer empowerment post-COVID and the rise of in-destination booking, highlighting the importance of unique travel experiences.

Erik Blachford has been the CEO of companies large and small (Expedia, Terrapass, Butterfield & Robinson) and serves or has served on numerous boards (Zillow, Peloton Interactive, Glassdoor, etc). He joins Seth and Sarah to answer their questions about what exactly a CEO does, and the qualities that make someone a good candidate for the job.Looking for the perfect candidate to fill a leadership opening? Skift Executive Search can help. To learn more, visit https://www.skift.com/exec-search, or email us at ExecSearch@skift.com.Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Sarah and Seth are joined by Skift Managing Editor Lex Harris to discuss the recent market sell off and how it specifically impacts the travel sector.See how the industry is faring right now by checking out the Skift Travel 200, the first ever index that tracks the performance of the world's top publicly traded travel companies: https://data.skift.com/skift-travel-200/Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Seth and Sarah are joined by Greg Klassen, a Senior Director at Skift Advisory and former President and CEO of Destination Canada, to discuss what host cities stand to benefit and lose from hosting large sporting events such as the Paris Olympic Games.Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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 SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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 being a highly touristed city.Connect with SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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 SkiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/X: https://twitter.com/skiftFacebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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 travel news at https://skift.com