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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Online Travel

10 Things We Learned at the Skift Global Forum

Executives speaking at this year's Skift Global Forum offered no shortage of opinions about the current state and future of the travel industry, and here are some of the most noteworthy comments.

10 Things We Learned at the Skift Global Forum

Podcasts

Expedia’s Evolution, JetBlue’s Challenges and Dubai’s Sphere

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's new focus, Jetblue's frustrations, and a sphere for Dubai.

Expedia’s Evolution, JetBlue’s Challenges and Dubai’s Sphere

Podcasts

Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism.

Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand

Hotels

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Wyndham's CEO says its tech investment is paying off. Other travel brands need to up their game.

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Experiences

Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling 

The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it.

Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling 

Podcasts

Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings

Today's podcast looks at easier U.S. passport renewals, Booking's growing short-term rental business, and Tripadvisor's rethink of that same sector.

Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Podcasts

The Most Powerful People in Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

How do you measure power and influence? We discuss our process on this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

The Most Powerful People in Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

Podcasts

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.

Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism

Podcasts

Travel’s Powerful Women, Airbnb’s Experiences Reboot and Saudi’s Tourism Numbers

Today's podcast looks at 25 women making waves in travel, Airbnb's new experiences reboot, and where Saudi's visitors—and their money—are coming from.

Travel’s Powerful Women, Airbnb’s Experiences Reboot and Saudi’s Tourism Numbers