Jesse Chase-Lubitz

Jesse Chase-Lubitz is Skift's Travel Experiences Reporter. Jesse has several years of experience covering climate change, environmental issues, and foreign policy. She comes to Skift with a sharp eye for sustainability news and an excitement to follow global travel experiences trends. Originally from the United States, Jesse has lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, and now London.

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Experiences

5 Key Trends in Travel Experiences

Spending on tours and activities may hit $300 billion by 2025. Expect to see more consolidation pressures, growth in demographic targeting, adoption of AI, and attempts to react to climate change.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

Experiences

Skift Power Rankings: James Thornton

Intrepid under Thornton has become a leader in the world of responsible travel, championing community projects and expeditions designed specifically for women.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

Experiences

Skift Power Rankings: Sebastian Ebel

Ebel runs Europe’s largest tour operator and has been a leader in transforming the sector.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

Hotels

Skift Power Rankings: Barry Sternlicht

As CEO of Starwood Capital, Sternlicht the longtime hotel king balances financial performance with social responsibility.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

Experiences

Skift Power Rankings: Matthew Upchurch

As the CEO of Virtuoso, Upchurch was early in figuring out the value of fostering human connection in travel.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

Experiences

Hornblower CEO Starts Post-Bankruptcy Pivot for Travel Experiences Company

If you've ever sailed past Niagara Falls or toured a city on a sightseeing bus, you may have thought, "This is nice and all, but I wish there was something more." Tour operator Hornblower plans to fix that.