What is Skift Take Sessions?

Skift Take Sessions is a new weekly podcast for anyone who wants to understand how the global travel industry really works. In this trailer, host Wil Slickers introduces the show and explains what listeners can expect each week — candid, journalist-led conversations with CEOs and senior leaders across airlines, hotels, and travel platforms, recorded live at Skift events. Rather than headlines or press releases, Skift Take Sessions focuses on how decisions are made, how companies compete, and what these conversations tell us about where travel is headed next. You’ll hear directly from leaders at companies like Hilton, Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, JetBlue, and more. If you’re new to Skift or new to travel business podcasts, this trailer is the best place to start.