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Skift Take Sessions

by Skift · English

Skift Take Sessions is a weekly podcast built from the most important conversations shaping the global travel industry. Each episode features candid, journalist-led interviews with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, travel platforms, and experiences. Recorded live at Skift events, these conversations go beyond headlines to explore how decisions are made, how companies compete, and how the industry is evolving. Hosted by Wil Slickers, Skift Take Sessions adds the context that matters — why each conversation is relevant now and what we learned. You’ll hear directly from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. If you want a clearer view into where travel is headed next, Skift Take Sessions delivers insight from the people shaping it. New episodes every week. Available wherever you get your podcasts and at Skift.com.

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Club Med CEO on the Evolution of All-Inclusive Travel

Club Med CEO Carolyn Doyon explains how all-inclusive travel has evolved beyond beach-only “umbrella drinks,” while staying true to Club Med’s “spirit” and French-root hospitality.

12 Nov 2026 · 35m · 15 chapters

Darley Newman on the Power of Storytelling in Travel

Darley Newman discusses how storytelling powers travel media and how creators can repurpose one strong story across platforms, especially as AI tools and new workflows emerge.

5 Nov 2026 · 19m · 11 chapters

Filip Filipov on AI, Travel Data, and the Connected Trip

AI in travel, data fragmentation, and building a “connected trip” end-to-end; also who’s to blame for AI booking errors and how to measure AI ROI.

3 Nov 2026 · 14m · 5 chapters

Carnival CEO on the Future of Cruising

Carnival Cruise Line CEO Christine Duffy discusses the future of cruising, including new ships, shorter itineraries, drive-to markets, onboard “come as you are” experiences, private destinations, and…

27 Oct 2026 · 18m · 7 chapters

KAYAK CEO on Why AI Won’t Replace Travel Search

Peer Bueller (Kayak CEO) discusses Kayak’s AI strategy at the Skift Data and AI Summit, arguing AI won’t replace travel meta search; instead Kayak will deliver a hybrid experience combining classic…

26 Oct 2026 · 13m · 6 chapters

How First Class Jerk Is Building a Travel Media Brand

Adam Lovick, founder of First Class Jerk, discusses building a travel media brand, defining creators/influencers, and future plans for storytelling—especially YouTube and cruising—at the Skift Global…

20 Oct 2026 · 10m · 5 chapters

Steve Case on the Future of Luxury Travel and the Exclusive Collective

Steve Case (Revolution) discusses the future of luxury travel, arguing that high-end customers value time, trust, and curated experiences more than endless options.

15 Oct 2026 · 16m · 8 chapters

What It Takes to Put AI Into Production in Travel

Moving AI in travel from pilots to production, especially as systems shift from answering questions to taking actions (booking, payment, servicing) under fast-changing rules.

13 Oct 2026 · 12m · 5 chapters

Marriott and Meta: Why Creator Marketing Is Driving Travel Bookings

Marriott and Meta discuss “creator intelligence” and how creator marketing is now measurably driving travel bookings, emphasizing trust, measurement, and building scalable systems (not…

9 Oct 2026 · 14m · 6 chapters

Growth Under Pressure: The Decisions Hotel Brands Are Making Now

How hotel brands can protect owner profitability and drive “high-quality” growth under rising costs and AI-driven search—covering owner-focused cost-of-ownership changes, conversion vs new-build…

3 Oct 2026 · 17m · 8 chapters