Cameron Sperance

Cameron is Skift’s Boston-based hospitality reporter. A Memphis native, he’s never dropped his use of y’all. He previously covered commercial real estate and is a fan of indie bookshops, his dog, and hosting dinner parties.

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Coronavirus

Hotels Ride Out Asia’s Disjointed Border Reopenings

Countries beyond China in the Asia Pacific region are moving ahead with reopening plans in the coming months. The test is how long can China's "zero-Covid" policy last when the rest of the world is accepting it just has to live with coronavirus.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

Beijing Hotels See Olympics Rate Surge While Other Chinese Cities Sputter

A largely closed-off international sporting event in China’s capital city means the historically fickle Olympic bump in hotel business is more likely to be an Olympic blip.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Hotels

Hotels Adjust Accommodation Strategies for Pandemic Pet Boom

As the number of pet owners across the country spiked during the pandemic, the hotel of the future needs to be fit for man *and* man’s best friend like never before.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

Omni Adds a Lifestyle Hotel Flavor to Hedge Against Convention Business

Omni's strategy for convention hotels is stuffing the ground floor with local restaurants and bars, offering a revenue lift in tough times. But it also costs a lot of money to develop. If you build it, it better be cool enough to motivate local residents to show up.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

U.S. Hotels Show Surprising Hiring Boost in Omicron-Heavy January

It was an unexpected sign of hiring strength for U.S. hotels at the beginning of 2022, but the industry still needs to find ways to close a labor shortage gap before the busy summer travel season.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

This Green Boss Keeps a Hotel’s Living Décor, Well, Alive

While some of us barely know how to keep a potted plant alive, Valerio Morano Sagliocco and his team make sure many hotels, residential developments, and other businesses never have to worry about leaves losing their green — or whatever color they’re supposed to be — luster.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

China Sends Mixed Signals for Hotels During Lunar New Year

Just as China was beginning to show signs of strong momentum for hotels heading into the Lunar New Year, another report came out showing Omicron is too much of a headwind for hotels to overcome.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

Hotels Reconfigure to Meet Growing Needs of the Digital Nomad

The pandemic skewed the line between where we work and where we play — and it’s likely to stay that way indefinitely. Hotels need to prioritize the balance of crucial technology with the comforts of home more than ever before.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotels

Choice Considers Best Way to Expand Into High-End Hotels

It won’t be an easy task, but Choice Hotels moving beyond the sectors that gave it durability during the pandemic makes sense for the recovery — if it manages to build the right upscale portfolio.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Hotels

Boutique Hotels Turn to Artisanal Coffee Programs for a Wake-Up Call on Service

Hotels would be wise to ditch the powdered dairy and differentiate themselves by aligning with local roasters for artisanal coffee programs. While that might come with a dip in immediate profits, cross-branding and foot traffic could ultimately enhance properties’ bottom line.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago