5 Hospitality Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week
Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top hospitality trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.
- Hotels try to avoid public scrutiny with confidential IPO filings: Additional Hotels May Follow La Quinta’s Lead With Confidential IPO Filings
- Majority of U.S. travelers don't book on mobile: How Fast Are Consumers Really Moving to Same-Day Hotel Bookings?
- Hotels get more creative with digital marketing campaigns: Accor Has Pulled Off One of the More Impressive Hospitality Ad Stunts of the Year
- Hotel chains are trying to attract millennial travelers: Marriott Wants Moxy to Deliver the Millennial Customer, With Help From Ikea
- Hoteliers try to build a better space for business travelers: Is Crowdsourcing the Design for a Hotel Brilliant or Just a Gimmick?
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