Travel Trends with Skift Founder Rafat Ali

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Ever wondered what it takes to venture into the travel media industry and trailblaze a path of success? To kick off Season 2 of Travel Trends, we have a very special guest in Rafat Ali, the CEO of Skift, who shares his riveting journey from a struggling graduate student to the founder of a highly successful global media company. His story is an exciting blend of personal growth, cultural experiences, and the powerful impact of an encouraging letter from his father. Rafat's candidness is as admirable as his entrepreneurial triumphs.
In our discussion, Rafat takes us along his globe-trotting experiences that sparked the creation of Skift. You'll get a peek into how Skift's unique voice, coupled with a fresh approach to design and content, has helped the brand carve its niche in the travel industry. He also shines a spotlight on the remote work culture at Skift, the emphasis on work-life balance, and the inventive ways the team stays connected.
Our conversation takes an exciting turn as we navigate through the current travel trends and a discuss the industry's future. Rafat details Skift's business models and their global expansion plans. He emphasizes the inseparable link between travel and global issues and underscores the need for fresh perspectives.
This special episode is guaranteed to be enlightening for everyone and highly beneficial for those of us in the travel industry. Welcome to Travel Trends Season 2!

Check out our first 3 Seasons of Travel Trends. Season 4 Starts in August!

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Capitole

1. Travel Trends with Skift Founder Rafat Ali (00:00:00)

2. Skift CEO Rafat Intro (00:00:13)

3. The Genesis and Voice of Skift (00:12:02)

4. Skift's Evolution & Growth (00:19:32)

5. Creating a Supportive Remote Work Culture (00:28:37)

6. Global Travel Trends (00:38:19)

7. Travel Trivia - 5 Questions (00:50:03)