Hotel News

Extensive coverage of news stories specifically curated for travel industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and opportunities in the global hotel sector. The archive provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, covering various aspects of hotel management, operations, guest experience, and marketing. In-depth analysis and expert opinions are presented by Skift editors and contributors, examining the challenges and opportunities faced by hoteliers in different regions and market segments. The archive also highlights the influence of global events, regulations, and changing traveler preferences on the industry.

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Hotels

Michelin Awards 124 U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings

New York and California dominated in the top "key" category with Michelin's new U.S. hotel ratings. Maybe it's time to take a trip to wine country.

Elizabeth Casolo | 12 mins ago

Business Travel

Hilton Sees Full Corporate Travel Rebound in Hotel Stays in 2024

Vacationers have been Hilton's bread and butter recently, but the hotel giant predicts a full house of the briefcase brigade soon.

Sean O'Neill | 3 hours ago

Hotels

Hyatt Loyalty Play: Adding 700 Hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith Mash-Up

Hyatt has begun letting members of its loyalty program earn and redeem points at about 700 boutique and luxury hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith, a service that curates boutique properties.

Sean O'Neill | 3 hours ago

Hotels

Skift Research Scraped 20,000 Google Hotel Listings: Here’s What We Found

We web-scraped 20k+ hotels listed on Google across the U.S., Europe, Asia and Middle East to understand which online travel agencies and direct sites compete for bookings in Google's sponsored and organic listings.

Pranavi Agarwal | 7 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Seoul Plans a Floating Hotel

Seoul plans to develop floating office and hotel buildings with leisure facilities on the Han River by 2030 to enhance the river’s potential and attractiveness.

7 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hihotels by Hospitality International Expands Portfolio

Hospitality International's hihotels brand has added eight new properties across five states, encompassing a mix of acquisitions and new constructions.

21 hours ago

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Six Senses Opens Its First Property in Japan

1 day ago

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Selina Receives Nasdaq Delisting Warning

Selina Hospitality received a delisting notice from Nasdaq due to its low stock price, but plans to implement a reverse stock split to regain compliance.

2 days ago

Hotels

Marriott Earns Nod for Hotel Climate Plan, Joining Hilton, Accor, and IHG

The world's largest hotel group has had its carbon reduction plans approved by the world’s main verifier of corporate climate targets. Marriott follows Accor, Hilton, and IHG in having SBTi verify its plans.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hyatt Introduces New Hotels in China

Hyatt Hotels launched Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai, its new lifestyle brand in the Asia Pacific, and opened Hyatt Centric Zhongshan Park Shanghai, the first full-service Hyatt Centric hotel in downtown Shanghai.

2 days ago