Jason Clampet

London, United States

Co-Founder and Content Head at Skift

Co-Founder/CPO @Skift. I’m [email protected]

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Articles

Announcing GreenShift, a New Podcast About Climate Change and Travel

1 week ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

Skift has launched a new climate podcast, GreenShift, a show exploring how the global travel industry is responding to the climate crisis. Hosted by Darin Graham, climate reporter at Skift, GreenShift will feature straightforward conversations with leaders across travel and tourism. The podcast dives into the sector’s biggest climate challenges, highlights emerging solutions, and reports on the breakthrough technologies that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rewiring Hotel Tech for Humans - Skift Travel Podcast

2 weeks ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast featured a discussion with Richard Valtr, founder of cloud-PMS provider Mews, which took place during the Mews Unfold conference in Amsterdam. Valtr talked with Head of Research Seth Borko about the company's vision and why hospitality undervalues technology.
The Brand That Set The Standard for Lifestyle Hotels

4 weeks ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast featured a discussion with Amar Lalvani, Executive Vice President, President & Creative Director, Lifestyle at Hyatt. Lalvani touched on The Standard's evolution following Hyatt's acquisition of the brand in 2024 with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko. Listen Now🎧 SubscribeApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Early Check-In helps you keep up with the latest hotel and hospitality news. Get it in your inbox every Thursday.
Asia's Women Leading the Travel Transformation

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

Michelle Jie GaoBooking.com Regional ManagerBefore joining the travel industry in 2009, Michelle Jie Gao worked in public service jobs at ICC China Banking Commission and TnJ Codev Consultant. She started as the Manager of Hotel CRM Solutions with TripAdvisor, helping it expand its presence in China upon its initial entry into the country. She then moved to Booking.com, helping onboard thousands of hotels online.
AlUla and the New 7,000-Year-Old Tourist Destination

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast featured a conversation with Philip Jones, CEO of AlUla. Jones discussed his ambitious plans for transforming AlUla — a location rich in history — into a popular tourist destination in Saudi Arabia, the changing perceptions of the country, and the growing Saudi female workforce among other topics, with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko.
Travel Leaders (Anonymously) Speak Out on Trump’s Turbulent First 100 Days

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

Skift Take “So very painful" sums up how many travel leaders are feeling on the first major milestone of the second Trump administration. The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term have left a mark. And not just for Washington insiders but the global travel industry as well. What was sold as a business-forward administration, now feels more like a reputational liability, say travel executives around the world.
SCOOP: 5 Brand USA Board Members Abruptly Fired

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

Skift Take The Trump administration is remaking Brand USA, although the end game is unclear at this point. Five Brand USA board members, including the board chair, were abruptly fired via email on Friday, according to two sources familiar with the dismissals. The five board members relieved of their Brand USA board duties were:
Southeast Asia's Tourism Recovery: A Deep Dive

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

Skift CEO Rafat Ali discussed the current state of tourism in Southeast Asia with Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson, hosts of The South East Asia Travel Show.
Minor Hotels and Strategizing for Film Tourism Success

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

Minor Hotels has gotten a lot of buzz recently due to the hit TV show The White Lotus being filmed at its properties in Thailand. The company's Global Chief Commercial Officer Ian Di Tullio discussed how Minor Hotels is looking to take advantage of the show's popularity and more — including its growth plans and the impact of AI on operations — in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast with Skift CEO Rafat Ali.
White Lotus, Artificial Intelligence and the New Business of Luxury Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

1 month ago | skift.com | Jason Clampet

This episode of the Skift Travel Podcast featured a discussion with Tom Marchant, the owner and co-founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato. Marchant addressed the definition of luxury, the impact of shows like The White Lotus on tourism, how artificial intelligence can enhance customer experiences, and more with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko.