HomeToGo Made Progress in Booking Strategy That Other Metas Abandoned
A public company, HomeToGo is still very small. However, in metasearch, albeit for short-term rentals, it is going places where larger rivals were unsuccessful.
2022 Archives
Tahiti Proposes to Limit Tourism Numbers to One Tourist Per Inhabitant
Tahiti, part of the French Polynesia and its 120 sister islands is proposing to limit the number of tourists it takes to about one tourist per inhabitant, according to a…
Red Roof Outsources Tech Stack to HotelKey to Help Combat Labor Shortage
Service is a premium for hotels coming out of the pandemic, but it's really hard to provide that service when workers are hard to come by. HotelKey is hoping the big brands see tech as part of the solution to the problem.
Disney Cutting Business Travel and Meetings-Related Travel After Belt Tightening
The first tremors of economic slowdown are beginning to be felt in the travel industry: even though Disney Parks had a record quarter, the overall parent company had a disappointing…
New Orleans’ Incoming Tourism Chief Eyes International Marketing Shift
New Orleans & Company incoming president and CEO Walter Leger's embrace of new age marketing tactics and technology, as well as his political experience, signal changes are coming to the Big Easy.
Marriott’s New Extended Stay Offering
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Marriott’s new apartment offering, turning pools into profitability, and what tech layoffs mean for travel brands.
Wynn Resorts Confirms It’s Opening First Casino in UAE
Integrated resort operator Wynn Resorts confirmed that it would be operating a casino at its resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
Booking’s ‘Critical’ Etraveli Group Acquisition Runs Into Regulatory Snag
Booking Holdings' hoped-for acquisition of Etraveli Group is not a make or break deal for Booking, but its failure to close would be a setback for its connected trip strategy.
Marriott Works to Accommodate Employees Traveling for ‘Water Cooler’ Meetups
Friction between what company travel managers want for their remote teams, and what hotels can actually give them, does exist. But Marriott says it's on the case.
Canadian Hotel Construction Is Rebounding at Last
Even as the Bank of Canada recently hiked interest rates, developers keep pressing ahead with hotel development at pre-pandemic levels. Plus, news other news in hotel deals and development worldwide.