Articles tagged “intercontinental hotel group”

Hotels

What’s an Airbnb Listing Worth in 2015?

Airbnb's capability for growth is much greater than any traditional hotel chain but it can also disappear faster than you can type "enforcement of municipal zoning and/or condo board rules."

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Starwood’s Room Growth Fell Short of Its Competitors in 2014

Starwood's board needed to take action to show its shareholders that it was taking steps to remedy its disappointing growth, both in terms of its own expectations and in light of its competitors' success.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

InterContinental CEO Thinks Breakfast Is the Most Important Meal

From luxury to boutique brands, changes in how travelers research, book, and experience hotels are impacting key experiences and forcing hoteliers to innovate on a company-wide and brand level basis.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

When Did Big Hotel Brands Fall in Love With User Reviews?

In order for hotels to drive direct bookings, it's better to keep customers engaged and on their websites by providing an unbiased, less controlled take on the property than have them leave and seek out other review and booking channels.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Interview: InterContinental Hotels Group CEO on the Importance of Trust

Brand trust, fostered by communicating and delivering on a defined guest experience, is what keeps guests coming back year after year. Solomons focus on building trust is what drives all the smaller decisions from tech to training.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Announcements

Skift Business Traveler: Kimpton Hotels Under InterContinental

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Why Every Major Hotel Brand Wants in on the Boutique Business

As legacy hotel groups continue to build and buy boutique hotel brands, they're commoditizing the entire sector.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

InterContinental’s Kimpton Buy: A Difference Between Hard and Soft Branding

How much will the InterContinental Hotels Group mess with the Kimpton brand? The fact that IHG officials say they aren't ready to address the future of the Kimpton Karma Rewards loyalty program raises a proverbial red flag.

Dennis Schaal and Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Kimpton and the Rise of Boutiques in the Hotel Business

Why did InterContinental Hotels Group want Kimpton so much? Here's a bit of history to explain where its interest came from.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

Kimpton Loyalists on Social Media Not Loving the IHG News

Kimpton has a very loyal group of customers, all of whom hope the new big-box owner IHG doesn't mess with their beloved brand or, more importantly, its loyalty program. But little chance that stays untouched in the medium to long term.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 9 years ago