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.

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News Blog

Iran Scraps Visa Requirements for 33 Countries, Including Saudi Arabia

The Iranian government announced on Thursday it's removing visa requirements for visitors from 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia — with which Iran has strained relationship over recent years. The Iranian Students News Agency said Tehran's move means citizens of 45 countries or territories would be able to visit Iran without having to obtain a visa.…

Hotels

Dubai’s Luxury Hoteliers Aim for Global Expansion

Today's podcast looks at Dubai's luxury promise, China's pent-up travel demand, and weaker tourism spending in the U.S.

Dubai’s Luxury Hoteliers Aim for Global Expansion

Hotels

Choice Hotels’ Next Try at a Wyndham Takeover

Today's podcast looks at Choice's latest courting move, Canada's Chinese tourist problem, and flight attendant discontent in the U.S.

Choice Hotels’ Next Try at a Wyndham Takeover

Airlines

Air India’s 2024 Makeover: New Uniforms, New Lounges

Air India’s makeover, which includes new uniforms for crew and renovated lounges in Delhi and New York, will lead to a better customer and employee experience.

Air India’s 2024 Makeover: New Uniforms, New Lounges

News Blog

Kenya to Remove Visa Requirement for All Visitors

Visitors to Kenya will no longer need a visa to enter the East African nation starting in January, President William Ruto announced on Tuesday. Ruto said Kenyan officials had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorization prior to arrival, which would eliminate the need to apply for a…

Tourism

U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever

Today's podcast looks at U.S. holiday travel, Hilton's historic IPO, and Chinese travelers in New York City.

U.S. Holiday Travel Season May Be Largest Ever

Travel Technology

Ask Skift: What Are the Major Trends in Travel Tech?

The use of technology in the travel industry has continued to boom in recent years, and here's a look at some of the biggest tech trends in travel.

Ask Skift: What Are the Major Trends in Travel Tech?

Airlines

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Hotels

U.S. Hotel Hiring Slowed Again in November

U.S. hotels' disappointing job growth for November is just the latest sign the sector is struggling to attract the workers needed for a full recovery.

U.S. Hotel Hiring Slowed Again in November

Tourism

Travel in the Ozempic Era

Today's podcast looks at travel in the age of Ozempic, Amazon's AI tools for the travel industry, and Virgin's test run of long-haul sustainable flights.

Travel in the Ozempic Era