Lex Haris

Lex Haris is Skift's Managing Editor. Lex has been a news editor for more than 20 years and loves talking to reporters and editors about stories they’re excited about. He was previously Vice President of Editorial at CBS News and Executive Editor at CNN Money and CNN Investigations. He was born and raised in New York City where he still lives in his childhood home with his wife, Helen, and two cats. He thinks a lot about poker, softball and menswear.

Latest Stories

Luxury

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

An obsession with prestige can obscure the declining value of traditional media. Travel brands need to re-evaluate their comms and marketing strategies.

The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It

Tourism

What President Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry

Donald Trump is going to get another crack at the White House after a four-year break that saw the travel industry boom. What comes next? Skift breaks it down.

What President Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry

Tourism

Election 2024: The Issues That Matter For Travel

The U.S. has made a lot of progress at removing barriers to travel. The best thing the new president can do is to keep knocking them down.

Election 2024: The Issues That Matter For Travel

Luxury

The Growing Global Appeal of the Japanese Ryokan

One of the oldest forms of Japanese hospitality is getting more attention from global brands, and cross-pollinating across the Pacific. 

The Growing Global Appeal of the Japanese Ryokan

Hotels

Oman Is the Calm Alternative to the Gulf’s Glitzy Mega-Projects

Muscat is the ying to Dubai’s yang. Oman's roadmap doesn’t focus on glitzy mega-projects but rather sustainable growth and cultural preservation.

Oman Is the Calm Alternative to the Gulf’s Glitzy Mega-Projects

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Targets Chinese Travelers to Boost Vision 2030 Tourism Goals

As Saudi Arabia sets out to diversify its economy, Chinese tourists are becoming a critical part of its plan. With record-breaking numbers expected in 2025, the kingdom hopes Chinese travelers will accelerate its Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Arabia Targets Chinese Travelers to Boost Vision 2030 Tourism Goals

Tourism

Skift Partners With Intrepid Travel on a Climate Hub for Solutions-Based Journalism

Skift's new partnership with Intrepid Travel marks a critical moment for the travel industry’s fight against climate change. With a dedicated Climate Hub and independent coverage, Skift is set to highlight the advancements shaping sustainable travel’s future.

Skift Partners With Intrepid Travel on a Climate Hub for Solutions-Based Journalism

Luxury

Congrats, You’re the ‘World’s Best’ Hotel. Now Comes the Hard Part

Awards are great, but running a consistent operation in the face of increased scrutiny is a challenge.

Congrats, You’re the ‘World’s Best’ Hotel. Now Comes the Hard Part

Tourism

Skift Elevate: Empowering New Voices in Travel

By launching Skift Elevate, Skift is leading the charge in making the travel industry more inclusive. The initiative is a reminder that diversity isn’t just a moral issue — it’s a business imperative.

Skift Elevate: Empowering New Voices in Travel

Tourism

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas

The idea of starting with the community rather than tourist demand is an unusual strategy and will be tough to repeat elsewhere. But there's a lot of potential.

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas