Published Aug 18, 2020

E1097 Understanding the travel collapse & how media can thrive going forward with Skift's Rafat Ali

Rafat Ali, founder of Skift, shares entrepreneurial lessons and insights on the travel industry's resilience in the pandemic, discussing the evolution of virtual events and the media industry's adaptive strategies, including the rise of remote work, subscription models, and unionization challenges.

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E1097 Understanding the travel collapse & how media can thrive going forward with Skift's Rafat Ali

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Startup Stories

LinkedIn Jobs Success

Airline Industry Risks

Lessons from Twitter

Impact on Business Travel

Surviving the Pandemic

Unexpected Job Offer

Travel Safety Insights

The Future of Virtual Communication

Travel Rebound

Virtual Events and the Future

The Power of Consistency

Global Hiring Insights

Rethinking Business Structures

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Entrepreneurial Lessons

Travel Industry Challenges

Virtual Events Adaptation

Media Industry Evolution

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E1097 Understanding the travel collapse & how media can thrive going forward with Skift's Rafat Ali

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Entrepreneurial Lessons

Travel Industry ChallengesThe travel industry faces unprecedented challenges, with airlines struggling to maintain operations and extended stay hotels finding unexpected success. Rafat Ali shares insights into how Airbnb has adapted, emerging as a resilient player amid the pandemic.

Travel Industry Challenges

Virtual Events AdaptationThe conversation shifts to the evolution of virtual and hybrid conferences, highlighting how these formats are reshaping the event industry. Rafat Ali and Jason Calacanis explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these new models.

Virtual Events Adaptation

Media Industry Evolution

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