Rafat Ali - Skift l Building a Travel Media Empire That Actually Matters

Building a travel media empire isn’t for the faint-hearted, and
Rafat Ali knows exactly what he’s talking about. This December,
Fritz sits down with Rafat, founder and CEO of Skift, for a
conversation loaded with insider insights on travel media,
startups, and the raw realities of running a global brand. They get
into everything from how Skift carved out a voice that matters
worldwide, to keeping pace in a whirlwind industry, Rafat’s
personal journey navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship,
and even their thoughts on New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. In
other words, here’s what you’ll hear about: - Media Mastery: how
Skift became the global voice of travel, and how Rafat sees the
next chapter unfolding - Industry Dynamics: what’s actually driving
travel trends beyond the headlines and the hype - Founder Life: his
personal path and the lessons learned Hit play, this one hits both
the head and the gut. Enjoy the show!