The Skift Travel Podcast
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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. Presented by EF World Journeys.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 283
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Club Med President on the Future of All-Inclusive
On this mini-episode of the Skift podcast, Club Med President Henri Giscard D’Estaing speaks to us about the iconic company's transformation, its efforts to reach affluent millennials, and what's in …
00:08:56 |
Fri 18 Nov 2016
Carnival CEO on Exceeding Expectations
On this mini-episode of the Skift podcast, Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald speaks to us about the cruise giant's efforts to reach new travelers, the company’s expansion into China, and what the futu…
00:10:33 |
Fri 11 Nov 2016
The Evolution of Tours and Activities
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re bringing you two conversations on tours, activities, and experiences that we had in the Skift Take Studio backstage at the Skift Global Forum.
The first …
00:24:53 |
Fri 11 Nov 2016
What Airbnb and Hotels Should Learn from Each Other
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we're talking about the conflict between Airbnb and hotels — and how some of them are actually learning from each other.
In the Skift Take Studio backstage at …
00:41:43 |
Fri 04 Nov 2016
The Serious Business of Modern Theme Parks
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about the business of theme parks: How they’re trying to reach broader audiences, use technology to personalize visits, and raise the bar in the pa…
00:46:44 |
Wed 26 Oct 2016
Iceland and the Perils of Overtourism
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about how Iceland became a hot tourist spot, the tiny country’s complicated relationship with its visitors, and how the problems of overtourism can…
00:30:20 |
Wed 19 Oct 2016
What Online Travel Legends Say About the Future of Travel
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we're talking to some of the biggest names in online travel: Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Expedia Inc.; Jay Walker, founder of Priceline; Brad Gerstner, founder and…
00:24:21 |
Fri 14 Oct 2016
Black Travel Has Become a Movement
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about the contemporary Black Travel Movement in the U.S., how it’s evolved, and what the future looks like for the community. Our guests are Evita …
00:59:38 |
Wed 05 Oct 2016
How Hostels Are Trying to Move Beyond the Backpacker
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about how hostels have evolved, what’s next for the sector and whether they might finally break through in the U.S. Our guest is Fredrik Korallus, …
00:30:58 |
Wed 21 Sep 2016
Puerto Rico and the Fight for Caribbean Tourism
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about the efforts to keep tourism afloat in Puerto Rico amid the debt crisis and Zika outbreak, what officials have learned about coping with crisi…
00:36:58 |
Wed 14 Sep 2016
Why Business Owners Struggle to Take Time Off
In this special edition of the Skift podcast, we’re taking a look at why it's especially hard for small business owners to take a vacation and examining some potential solutions. Joining us on the po…
00:42:47 |
Wed 17 Aug 2016
Top Hotel CEOs and Executives Talk Direct Booking, Airbnb and Cuba
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about hot topics in hospitality: direct booking, the rise of the sharing economy, opportunities and challenges in Cuba, evolving loyalty programs, …
00:46:05 |
Wed 29 Jun 2016
What Happens When Travel Meets Politics and Global Unrest
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we're talking politics: the legacy of the Obama administration when it comes to travel, priorities that have not yet been accomplished, and what's at stake for t…
00:33:04 |
Wed 22 Jun 2016
Understanding the Business of Modern Budget Travel
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we're talking frugal travel: who does it, how travel companies are providing budget-friendly options, and what travelers might give up to save some bucks. Our gu…
00:56:21 |
Wed 15 Jun 2016
What Keeps Travel CMOs up at Night
We dedicate this episode of the Skift podcast to the topics we've been exploring in our CMO interview series: the modern challenges marketers face in their jobs, where they get insights, what helps t…
00:37:32 |
Wed 08 Jun 2016
The Invention of Online Travel, and How it Changed The Future Of Travel Forever
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we're talking about the history of online travel, listening to stories from some of the founders, and learning about behind-the-scenes drama from the early days.…
00:31:31 |
Wed 01 Jun 2016
Why New York's High Line Became the Attraction Smart Cities Want
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we welcome some park enthusiasts to talk about the creation of New York's High Line, its legacy and the quest to create the next big thing in public space. Our g…
00:41:16 |
Thu 26 May 2016
The Relevance of Travel Media in an Age of Media Abundance
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about the changing role of travel media, how publications are adapting to shifting consumer habits, and what that means to the travel industry as a…
00:46:10 |
Thu 19 May 2016
Busting The Myths Of Bad Travel Advice
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we welcome some travel experts to help us bust myths, check facts, and answer frequently asked questions about an industry that too often benefits from consumers…
00:31:53 |
Thu 12 May 2016
What Do The World’s Wealthiest Travelers Want?
On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about what it takes for travel companies to reach the 1 percent — and keep them happy. We are joined by Edie Rodriguez, president and CEO of Crysta…
00:37:11 |
Thu 05 May 2016
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