Every weekday, Daily Departure brings you the most important travel industry story of the day — straight from the Skift newsroom. No fluff. Just the insights that move our industry.
Whether you’re boarding a plane, commuting to work, or just between meetings, it’s the best insight to the business of travel.
Junk Fees, Airport Security, No Tax on Tips: 7 Travel Bills in Congress We’re Tracking
The Daily Departure team examines seven travel bills in Congress, including those addressing junk fees, airport security, and taxes on tips, offering insights into potential industry shifts.
4 Jun 2025
'It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel
Daily Departure examines how extreme heat is reshaping the travel industry, impacting infrastructure and traveler experiences.
30 May 2025
Hyatt Launches a New Brand for Upscale Indie Hotels
Skift reports on Hyatt's launch of 'Unscripted,' a new soft brand targeting upscale independent hotels, offering insights into the company's strategy in the competitive hospitality market.
22 May 2025
Marriott’s New Brand Is Called Series by Marriott, and It’s Coming to India First
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20 May 2025
The Secret to Trip.com’s Very Strong Quarter
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19 May 2025
5 Challenges for Airbnb Experiences
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15 May 2025
Can Airbnb Experiences Stand Out? It’s Betting on Quality
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13 May 2025
Ex-Qatar Airways CEO Warns of ‘Very Turbulent’ Years Ahead
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12 May 2025
Can a Chef Build a Hotel Brand? José Andrés Thinks So
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9 May 2025
Indian Travel Firms Suspend Bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan Over Pakistan Support
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7 May 2025
Make Alcatraz a Prison Again? San Francisco’s Tour Companies Weigh In
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6 May 2025
Can Small Cities be Spirit Air's Savior?
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5 May 2025
Southeast Asia Travel Is in a 'Golden Age' of Innovation – Tech Companies Want In
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1 May 2025
Airbnb Is Looking Abroad and to Hotels for Growth
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30 Apr 2025
How the Philippines’ New Digital Nomad Visa Competes With Regional Rivals
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29 Apr 2025
Marriott’s Hands-Off Approach to Its New Acquisition
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28 Apr 2025
Welcome to Skift’s Daily Departure
Every weekday, the DAILY DEPARTURE brings you the most important travel industry story — straight from the Skift newsroom. No fluff. Just the insights that move our industry.
Whether you’re boarding a plane, commuting to work, or just between meetings, it’s the best insight to the business of travel.
One day we might tell you how tariffs are impacting the industry, for another we could have an exclusive about a hotel rebranding or an interview with an airline CEO.
With each episode, we provide unique insights into all levels of the travel industry, from the personal touches to the unseen tech that enhance your experience.
Skift’s coverage of the travel industry benefits from its collection of editors and reporters around the world, as well as a RESEARCH team, and an ADVISORY arm that are all in constant conversation with the key players at both local and global travel brands around the world.
Our new podcast will start small. Just one story a day that we hope will make you SMARTER about the business of travel.
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