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

Tour Operators

Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef

Today's podcast looks at the dying Great Barrier Reef, a new exec at Airbus, and better pay at Delta.

Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef

Tourism

Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

Welcome to the new and improved Skift Travel Podcast.

Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in China?

As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in China?

Hotels

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Tourism

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Today's podcast looks at Visit California's new campaign, Certares' new acquisition, and Chinese travelers' favorite destinations.

California’s ‘Ultimate Playground’ Campaign

Hotels

How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe

Today's podcast looks at hotel expansion in Europe, cautious flight plans in the Middle East, and Accor’s India ambitions.

How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe

Tourism

Ask Skift: What Are Summer Travel Trends for 2024?

As a monster summer travel season is a rapidly approaching, here are some trends worth noting as the industry continues its recovery from the pandemic.

Ask Skift: What Are Summer Travel Trends for 2024?

Airlines

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

Today's podcast looks at Delta's big first quarter, Brazil's delayed visa requirements, and the factors behind corporate travel agency mergers.

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

Hotels

The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in 2023

Today's podcast looks at CEO salaries, Ben Drew's next steps, and a new Boeing whistleblower.

The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in 2023