

51 episodes
by Skift · English
Everything you need to know about the business of travel today. Each episode covers new travel stories from Skift's editorial team. Listen to the latest developments at hotels, airlines, destinations, online booking sites, and more. Published Tuesday through Friday by 5am ET. For ongoing coverage, please visit Skift.com/news.

This SCIF Daily Briefing covers three industry stories. First, Hilton is easing pressure on hotel owners by cutting loyalty program fees: a 30-basis-point global cut plus its “Rise” program…
30 Jul 2026 · 6m · 3 chapters
How major tech and travel companies are moving into conversational booking and using it to capture customer data.
29 Jul 2026 · 5m · 3 chapters
The episode argues the 2026 World Cup tourism “boom” was largely a myth; it also covers stalled airline mergers and a Google search fine that mirrors self-serving ranking practices across travel…
28 Jul 2026 · 5m · 3 chapters