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Is Accor the Next Starwood? What’s Next for Hotel Mergers

Accor as a takeover target? Stranger things have happened. (Anbang, anyone?) No matter what transpires in hospitality going forward, though, it's clear that consolidation is here to stay.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Is Accor the Next Starwood? What’s Next for Hotel Mergers

Hotels

MGM Resorts’ New Exec Hire Signals a Transformation to an Experience Platform

It likely won't be the only, or the last, hospitality company to do the same.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

MGM Resorts’ New Exec Hire Signals a Transformation to an Experience Platform

Hotels

Airbnb Says It Has Hosted More Than Half a Billion Travelers Since Its Launch

Context is everything, and it’s hard to have that when the company reporting a bunch of facts and figures makes it hard to have comparisons to past data. We can’t wait to see that S-1 filing, eventually.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Says It Has Hosted More Than Half a Billion Travelers Since Its Launch

Hotels

Co-Living and Co-Working Are Gimmicks, Declares 25hours Hotels CEO

What’s most interesting about this boutique lifestyle hotel brand is its willingness to take risks and to continually experiment, but not if that means following the pack.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Co-Living and Co-Working Are Gimmicks, Declares 25hours Hotels CEO

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Airbnb’s Potential Investment in Oyo, Explained

This year is shaping up to be the year when Airbnb gets all of its ducks in a row before the big IPO. Investing in adjacent businesses like Oyo is a major part of that strategy. But will any of this ultimately matter — or make a difference — once the company goes public?

Deanna Ting and Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb’s Potential Investment in Oyo, Explained

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Skift Forum Europe: Ennismore CEO Sharan Pasricha on Reimagining Hospitality

The success of Ennismore’s Hoxton hotels brand is founded on the fact that you don’t have to completely reinvent something to make it exciting or lasting. You just need to know what elements bring you — and your guests — joy (while also making a profit).

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Forum Europe: Ennismore CEO Sharan Pasricha on Reimagining Hospitality

Hotels

What Marriott’s CEO Had to Say About Airbnb, Amazon and Google

Unlike some of its hotel peers, Marriott isn't giving up on its hopes of being the world's favorite travel company.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

What Marriott’s CEO Had to Say About Airbnb, Amazon and Google

Hotels

How Marriott Plans to Supercharge Growth Starting With 1,700 New Hotels in 3 Years

Marriott says you really can have it all when it comes to a hotel company — both scale and quality. But can you really do that without sacrificing one for the other? Guess we'll find out over the next three years.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

How Marriott Plans to Supercharge Growth Starting With 1,700 New Hotels in 3 Years

Hotels

Airbnb Is Buying HotelTonight: Here’s What That Means

Will Airbnb stick to its boutique and independent-only stance on hotels? It could put it at a serious disadvantage when it comes to competitors like Booking or Expedia in the long run. But if Airbnb winds up offering a wider swath of hotels, it could boost its brand even further. Either way, it's guaranteed to be interesting. We'll get the popcorn ready.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Is Buying HotelTonight: Here’s What That Means

Hotels

Hyatt Doubles Down on Its Asset Lighter Approach

Because, you know, it's all about that shareholder value.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago