Rashaad Jorden

Rashaad Jorden is Skift's Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI chatbot, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn't spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.

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Podcasts

Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights

Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.

Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights

Online Travel

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down.

Ask Skift: Why Are Travel Brands Investing in Experiences?

Podcasts

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences

Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.

Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences

Podcasts

Travel’s Great Renewal (and Reckoning) – Skift Travel Podcast

This month brings the return of the Skift Global Forum, where travel executives will offer no shortage of opinions about the state of the industry. What topics will they discuss?

Travel’s Great Renewal (and Reckoning) – Skift Travel Podcast

Podcasts

Airline Loyalty Probe, Thomas Cook Sale and Hyatt Property Deals

Today's podcast looks at a probe into U.S. airlines loyalty programs, a $40 million acquisition of Thomas Cook, and a step toward owning fewer properties for Hyatt.

Airline Loyalty Probe, Thomas Cook Sale and Hyatt Property Deals

Podcasts

Travel’s Power Players, Hotel Growth Race and Expedia’s B2B Business

Today's podcast looks at the most influential people in the travel industry, who comes out on top of Marriott and Hilton's portfolio growth battle, and Expedia Group's defense of B2B.

Travel’s Power Players, Hotel Growth Race and Expedia’s B2B Business

Podcasts

Striking Hotel Workers, Southwest’s Activists and NZ’s Tourist Fees

Today's podcast looks at labor strikes at U.S. hotels, Southwest’s activist investors, and New Zealand’s new fees for tourists.

Striking Hotel Workers, Southwest’s Activists and NZ’s Tourist Fees

Tourism

New Zealand to Triple Entry Fees

New Zealand's government doesn't think the increased entry fee will put off travelers, but it just made the country's ongoing efforts to to make a full recovery from the pandemic a bit more difficult.

New Zealand to Triple Entry Fees

Podcasts

Billion Dollar Airport Upgrades, Qantas’ New Jets and Edinburgh’s Tourist Tax

Today's podcast looks at airports' tech tune-ups, Quantas' all-new aircraft, and Scotland's first tourist tax.

Billion Dollar Airport Upgrades, Qantas’ New Jets and Edinburgh’s Tourist Tax

Podcasts

Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move

Today's podcast looks at the new amenities arms race, the female-traveler friendly Saudi campaign, and the new shareholder at SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move