Oil surges past $100 a barrel threatening double-digit airfare increases, TSA staffing shortages during the shutdown trigger hours-long airport lines, and IHG reviews its climate targets after emissions rose despite efficiency gains.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how fuel prices could ripple through airline pricing and travel d ... Show More
Today
Marriott Pushes AI, Luxury Travelers Reroute, Europe Chooses Trains
Marriott accelerates AI tools to strengthen direct bookings while managing a Middle East dip, Hyatt says wealthy travelers are rerouting rather than canceling trips during global disruptions, and new research shows more travelers are choosing trains across Europe for the experien ... Show More
5m 31s
Yesterday
Canadian Travel Slumps, Hilton Sounds Alarm, Airbnb Ops Push
Canadian travel to the U.S. declines for the 13th straight month, Hilton’s CEO warns the country has lost half its global tourism share, and Airbnb hires a former Uber executive to unify operations as it expands into an “entire trip” platform. On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sar ... Show More
3m 48s
Mar 10
ChatGPT Drops Checkout, F1 Faces Cancellations, World Cup Stays Shift
OpenAI backs away from in-chat checkout in ChatGPT, potential Formula One cancellations raise concerns for Middle East events, and strict short-term rental rules in New York are pushing World Cup lodging demand across the Hudson River to New Jersey. On today’s Skift Daily Briefin ... Show More
4m 38s
Dec 2024
What is Social Washing in Tourism?
Responsible, sustainable tourism has been gaining more and more attention, but now there’s the risk of "social washing". Lily Girma joins the show to discuss what social washing is, how it applies to the tourism industry, and how to avoid it. Guest: Lebawit (Lily) Girma is the fo ... Show More
56m 11s
Mar 2025
OpenAI has a Studio Ghibli problem
In this episode, we do a Studio Ghibli-like rendition of The Vergecast. First, Nilay and David discuss some big news in the gadget world, from the mysteriously viral midrange Canon camera to the upgrades we're expecting out of Apple in the next few months. Plus, is it over for Am ... Show More
2 h
Mar 2025
Apple's chip bumps, big and small
Apple's new gadgets this week were pretty minor updates, so of course we talk about them for a long time. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes, and the three hosts discuss the latest iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. All three have... a lot of tho ... Show More
1h 49m