Rashaad Jorden

Rashaad 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.

Latest Stories

Tourism

The Awakening of Sleep Tourism

The travel industry is cashing in on sleep tourism. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko delve into the latest trend.

The Awakening of Sleep Tourism

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Is Climate Change Impacting Travel?

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in travel, and here's a brief look at how it's impacting the industry.

Ask Skift: How Is Climate Change Impacting Travel?

Online Travel

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports.

Ups and Downs of Expedia and Booking’s First-Quarter Earnings

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Its Big Plans

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new product, Marriott's new take on U.S. domestic travel demand, and new opinions on the cost of Vision 2030.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Its Big Plans

Tourism

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Today's podcast looks at Chinese and Japanese visitor numbers to the U.S., the quiet low-cost airline giant, and IndiGo's big ambitions.

Chinese Tourism to the U.S. Makes Slow Progress

Airlines

Spain’s Tourism Protests Are Also About Affordable Housing

Today's podcast looks at China's domestic planes, protests in the Canary Islands, and genuine luxury travel.

Spain’s Tourism Protests Are Also About Affordable Housing

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Megawatt Payday and Should Billionaires Exist? 

Coming off the release of annual financial reports, we delve into the issue of CEO pay in the travel industry in this week's podcast as several major executives have seen their compensation boom in recent years.

Airbnb’s Megawatt Payday and Should Billionaires Exist? 

Cruises

Royal Caribbean Is Getting Younger

Today's podcast looks at Indigo's new purchase, Wyndham's new strategy, and Royal Caribbean's new audience.

Royal Caribbean Is Getting Younger

Hotels

What Scraping 20,000 Google Hotel Listings Reveals

Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.

What Scraping 20,000 Google Hotel Listings Reveals

Tourism

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.

Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars