The Skift Travel Podcast
1) War, Airspace, and Oil: The Risks Facing Travel Right Now
Conflict in the Middle East is once again raising questions about the resilience of global travel. In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Seth Borko is joined by Skift Airlines Editor Gordon Sm...Show More
2) The Hidden Risks Hotel Owners Never Planned For
Hotels are facing political pressures they were never built to handle. In this episode, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko examine how immigration enforcement, protests, and franchise agreements are forcing ...Show More
3) Marriott Is Worried About AI. Should They Be?
Marriott expects 35% growth in co-branded credit card fees next year. At the same time, it’s warning investors that AI could disrupt its entire loyalty ecosystem. In this episode of the Skift Travel ...Show More
4) Ozempic, Travel, and the End of the Old Vacation Model
Weight loss drugs may be one of the most underestimated forces reshaping travel. In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko unpack how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are quietl...Show More
5) Why Travel Companies Are Staying Silent on Politics
This week on the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko tackle a wide-ranging conversation that sits at the intersection of geopolitics, growth, and brand identity in travel. They begin wit...Show More
6) Airbnb, OTAs, and the Fight for Control of Travel
This week on the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down a set of travel industry flashpoints that all connect back to one thing: trust. They start with the industry’s most hated ...Show More
7) New from Skift: Executive Conversations Shaping the Travel Industry
We’re sharing a preview of a new podcast from Skift called Skift Take Sessions. Skift Take Sessions is a weekly, journalist-led podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global ...Show More
8) What Happens When Convenience Beats Brand in Travel?
As travel brands head deeper into 2026, cracks are starting to show in some of the industry’s most trusted strategies. In this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko unpack a...Show More
9) Is Travel Headed for Another Shock in 2026?
The travel industry is entering 2026 with more uncertainty than confidence. In this first episode back of the year, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down the forces quietly reshaping travel right now...Show More
10) Skift Megatrends 2026: What’s Next for Travel, Loyalty, and Luxury
As the year comes to a close, Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko unpack Skift Megatrends 2026 and what the next phase of global travel could look like. The conversation spans some of the industry’s most conse...Show More