Best Skift Podcasts (2024)

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Ship-Free Saturdays, Southwest's Special Meeting and Etihad's New Routes 3:02

6h ago3:02

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Episode Notes Residents of Juneau, Alaska, are set to vote next Tuesday on a measure that would ban large cruise ships from docking in the city on Saturdays and July 4, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. The ban would apply to any large cruise ship with more than 250 passengers. The measure requires a simple majority to pass. Karla H…

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Expedia CEO at Skift Global Forum 2024 33:17

1h ago33:17

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Fresh off the heels of Skift Global Forum 2024, we present a conversation between Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, and Skift Executive Editor Dennis Schaal, that took place on stage at The Glasshouse in New York on the final day of the forum. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebo…

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Skift Global Forum: The Airline Storylines 27:08

1d ago27:08

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Presented by American Airlines In this special episode, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat are in New York City for the Skift Global Forum. Recorded just minutes after stepping off stage, the pair debrief following a wide-ranging discussion with United Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella. From Boeing strikes to overtourism we explore the big …

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Sep 06, 2024 "Streaming Scams, Skift Global Forum's Return, YouTube Against AI Fakes" 2:01

7d ago2:01

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In this episode of Pepper News AI Edition, host Magnolia Winters breaks down a variety of topics at the intersection of technology and society. We first cover the controversy surrounding musician Michael Smith, who allegedly used artificial intelligence and bots to exploit streaming platforms, raising questions about the ethics of AI-generated cont…

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Episode 288- Med Basen i Paris ❤️ 34:58

2h ago34:58

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Ukas gjest er Michael Bui, som er freelands frisør og stylist, og jobber over hele verden. Basen hans er Paris når han ikke farter rundt på moteshow, fashion week, fotoshoots og lever ut frisør drømmen. Michael har en spennende historie å fortelle, og er veldig inspirerende. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Recession-Resistant Travelers, Hotel Worker Discontent and Air-Traffic Controllers 3:29

3h ago3:29

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Episode Notes Concerns have grown in recent weeks about how a potential recession could impact travel. But while the travel industry isn’t recession-proof, it could be recession-resistant, reports Senior Research Analyst Pranavi Agarwal. There are signs of weakness. The Skift Travel 200 Stock Index is up only 3% since the start of the year, and tra…

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Expedia's Decreased Business, JetBlue's Challenges and Dubai Sphere 3:12

2h ago3:12

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Episode Notes Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin said at the Skift Global Forum on Thursday that some of its brands took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. But the new CEO said Expedia, which was the least disrupted of its core brands, has done well, with growth in room nights of 20% in t…

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Airbnb's Growth Strategy, Las Vegas and Sports Tourism, and Dubai's Rebrand 3:04

2h ago3:04

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Episode Notes Airbnb aims to focus on a lot more than short-term rentals. The company has plans to consistently launch new lines of business going forward, including those that may not be geared toward travel, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. CEO Brian Chesky said at the Skift Global Forum on Wednesday he anticipates launching two or…

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Episode 287- Brudespesialisten🩷 52:37

4h ago52:37

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Ukas gjest er Hanne Tangen Johansen, hun er brudespesialist og har vært ansvarlig for over 150 bruder til nå.Hanne er engasjert og reiser verden rundt for å lære av de beste.Hun konkurrerer også med bilder av oppsett og fletter, og har vunnet BTP Awards i USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings 3:32

37m ago3:32

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Episode Notes Skift Global Forum kicked off in New York City on Tuesday with big news in the U.S. travel industry. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said U.S. travelers will have the option of renewing their passports online starting on Wednesday, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Verma told Skift CEO Rafat Ali that the State De…

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Travel's New Investors, United's China Concerns and Hotels' Unruly Guests 3:54

41m ago3:54

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Episode Notes Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures are teaming up to create Thayer Investment Partners, an investment platform the two VC firms believe will boost innovation in travel technology, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill. The new platform aims to offer a full-service venture capital approach, with plans to invest in business-to-…

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Google's New Travel Feature, NYC Hotel Workers Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism 3:22

4d ago3:22

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Episode Notes Google Wallet will soon allow users to store a digital version of a U.S. passport, one of the app’s newest travel features, writes Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes. Google said on Thursday that the digital passport will work at select TSA checkpoints. The U.S. passport is the first one Google is adding to Wallet, an app the tec…

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Southwest's Evolving Network 33:35

8h ago33:35

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Presented by American Airlines In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the huge changes taking place across Southwest Airlines' network and reveal the big winners and losers as the LCC's route map evolves. In part two, we discuss the key trends to watch for the coming season in the U.S. airline sector. Episode Summary Southwest Airlines Le…

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The Most Powerful People in Travel 40:01

5d ago40:01

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Who’s the first phone call when a power player wants to make something big happen in the travel industry? Who moves markets and shapes trends with a single sound bite? Skift attempted to answer these questions and more in our first ever Skift Power Rankings. Seth and Sarah are joined by Airlines Editor Gordon Smith and Senior Hospitality Editor Sea…

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Episode 286- Kao Norge💚 36:22

1d ago36:22

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Ukas gjest er tidligere frisør og konkurranse frisør, og han elsker å være kreativ og ha det gøy på jobb! I dag jobber han som educator for Kao Norge hvor han har vært i over 7 år. Han heter Mats Heitmann, og er i tillegg en av årets dommere i BakStolen Awards 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Travel's Most Powerful Women, Airbnb's Experiences Reboot and Saudi Tourism Figures 3:09

8d ago3:09

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Episode Notes A growing number of women are making waves in leadership positions throughout the travel industry, and Skift is featuring 25 of them in our inaugural list, Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future. We’re showcasing disruptors and innovators poised to take the industry to new places. We’re highlighting executives such as Stan…

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Rome vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair to Resign and 3 Big Travel Insights 3:34

14d ago3:34

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Episode Notes Rome is considering introducing a reservation system to clamp down on overcrowding at Trevi Fountain, one of the world’s most popular attractions, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam. Rome’s Deputy Mayor of Tourism Alessandro Onorato wants to introduce a ticketing reservation system around the fountain to better manage th…

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Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences 3:40

4d ago3:40

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Episode Notes Apple revealed more details on Monday about how it’s incorporating generative AI into its latest iPhones. Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes delves into how the new products could help travelers. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro have been built with a dedicated camera button that can activate a tool to ask AI about visuals. Dawes …

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Sep 09, 2024 "Apple's AI iPhone, AI-centric Hiring Preferences & SSI's Billion-Dollar Quest" 1:28

4d ago1:28

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In this episode of Pepper News AI Edition, host Magnolia Winters discusses the upcoming iPhone 16, focusing on the advancements made by iOS 18 in the field of AI. The impact of AI on human resource processes is also looked at, with insights from a survey by AI-oriented conversation platform, Ringover. Finally, updates on the significant funding ach…

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Airline Loyalty Probe, Thomas Cook Sale and Hyatt Property Deals 3:06

7d ago3:06

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Episode Notes The Department of Transportation officially launched a probe on Thursday into whether the loyalty programs of the four largest U.S. airlines are engaging in deceptive or noncompetitive practices, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to American, Delta, United and Southwest re…

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Qantas in Focus 31:42

7d ago31:42

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Presented by American Airlines In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat take a closer look at Qantas and ask how major new projects could change its business. In part two, we turn our attention to Colombian national carrier Avianca and put its latest earnings in context. Episode Summary: Qantas performance: Qantas reported a 9% operating margin for…

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Travel's Great Renewal (and Reckoning) 30:57

7d ago30:57

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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. Conne…

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Episode 285- Isabella Schack🩷 44:48

20d ago44:48

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Ukas gjest er en dedikert frisør som har jobbet på Adam og Eva Fornebu i seks år. For å gi frisør karrieren sin en solid start, har hun aktivt og med stor suksess jobbet seg opp ved hjelp av sosiale medier, og er idag en av våre største TikTok stjerner og influencer.I denne episoden får du høre hennes reise, og i tillegg deler hun sine beste tips o…

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Travel's Power Players, Hotel Growth Race and Expedia's B2B Business 3:18

15d ago3:18

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Episode Notes Skift has unveiled its Power Rankings, our list of the most influential people in the travel industry. With the help of Skift Research, our editors spent several months establishing a methodology, crunching the numbers and weighing each leader’s influence to create our list of travel’s 30 most powerful people. Hilton CEO Chris Nassett…

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Sep 05, 2024 "Google's AI Fashion Tools & AI in Film and Manufacturing Industries" 1:33

8d ago1:33

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In this episode of Pepper News AI Edition, host Magnolia Winters discusses the latest developments in the world of AI technology. The episode covers Google's novel virtual try-on tool for online shopping, which allows customers to visualize their selections on a simulated body type. They also explore Minimax, a Chinese start-up, leveraging AI to tr…

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Striking Hotel Workers, Southwest’s Activists and NZ’s Tourist Fees 3:51

21d ago3:51

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Episode Notes Thousands of hotel workers went on strikeacross several large U.S. cities between Sunday and Tuesday. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill examines why the strikes are taking place and what they mean for the hotel industry. More than 9,000 workers at 21 hotels in 9 cities went on strike on Tuesday. O’Neill notes that hotels are stru…

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Sep 04, 2024 "AI Advancements: Info-Tech LIVE 2024, AI-philosophy Union, Harvard's cancer tool" 1:37

9d ago1:37

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In the latest episode of Pepper News AI Edition, host Magnolia Winters discusses the upcoming Info-Tech LIVE 2024, where AI Expert and Bestselling Author Laurence Moroney is expected to debunk common misconceptions about AI and reveal the technology's true potential. She also explores a novel approach that combines AI and timeless wisdom to advance…

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Sep 03, 2024 "AI in Olympics, Celebrity Replica Feuds, and Musk's Supercomputer Colossus" 1:43

10d ago1:43

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In this episode of the Pepper News AI Edition podcast, host Magnolia Winters discusses engaging advancements and issues concerning Artificial Intelligence. This episode covers AI technology's notable presence at the Paris Olympic Games, the intersection of AI and celebrity replication within the entertainment industry, and Elon Musk's colossal achi…

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Sep 02, 2024 "AI in Job Market, California's SB 1047 and the Emergence of 'Cyborg Worms'" 1:42

11d ago1:42

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In this episode of the Pepper News AI Edition podcast, host Magnolia Winters delves into the impact of Artificial Intelligence on work paradigms and its potential to enhance worker efficiency. The discussion then shifts toward the controversial Bill SB 1047 set to impose controls to prevent AI disasters. Finally, the episode dives into the realm of…

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Billion Dollar Airport Upgrades, Qantas' New Jets and Edinburgh's Tourist Tax 3:21

27d ago3:21

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Episode Notes Airports worldwide are investing large amounts in tech upgrades for a projected huge increase in passenger traffic. Travel Technology Reporter Justin Dawes profiles five U.S. airports making upgrades. JFK Airport shared plans earlier this year for its new terminal 6, which will include digital concierge services as well as a self chec…

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Busiest Global Airports: The Q4 2024 Preview 25:37

15d ago25:37

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Presented by American Airlines In this week’s show, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine the global airport capacity data for the coming quarter. Of the 100 busiest airports worldwide, we reveal the likely winners and losers for Q4 and ask what these capacity trends tell us about the industry’s broader direction of travel. Connect with Skift Airline…

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Aug 30, 2024 "AI Legislation, Amazon's New Assistant, and Women's Role in AI" 1:46

14d ago1:46

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In this episode of Pepper News AI Edition, host Magnolia Winters discusses a potential groundbreaking bill that could change regulations in the AI field. She also shares updates about Amazon's Alexa potentially getting a new AI companion, Claude, and what this could mean for user interactions. Lastly, she shines a spotlight on the crucial role wome…

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The State of Travel 2024: Aviation 48:00

16d ago48:00

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Our coverage of the Skift State of Travel Report 2024 continues as Seth and Sarah are joined by Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi and Research Analyst Ashab Rizvi to discuss the report's insights about the aviation sector. Read the full report for FREE today at https://skift.com/insight/state-of-travel Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.link…

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Episode 284- Supertalentet Andrea Smeby❤️ 35:58

15d ago35:58

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Ukas gjest er Andrea Smeby. Hun jobber til daglig på PÅHÅRET Studio Høvik som frisør, konkurranse frisør og veileder. Nå i september skal hun representere Norge i WorldSkills, som er Yrkes- VM. og det er faktisk 2 gang hun deltar. I tillegg fikk hun 1 plass både NM i frisering mars i år, og i Bergen i teknisk kreativ dame. Som om ikke det er nok re…

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Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM's Next Move 3:36

22d ago3:36

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Episode Notes A growing number of short-term rental hosts are turning to amenities such as pools, hot tubs and mini golf to help stand out from the competition. Reporter James Farrell examines what one executive calls an “amenities arms race.” Farrell writes hosts and owners willing to invest in developing properties with high-end amenities are lik…

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