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Who’s Really Winning the Direct Booking Wars Between Hotels and Online Travel Agencies?

Arguments can be made for a number of sides, but the truth is there's no true winner or loser here, if we're being totally honest.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Who’s Really Winning the Direct Booking Wars Between Hotels and Online Travel Agencies?

Hotels

Airbnb’s Response to Booking.com? We’ve Got More Listings

Airbnb to Booking: "Yeah, right."

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb’s Response to Booking.com? We’ve Got More Listings

Hotels

Marriott Cites Growing Pains Following Data Breach, Labor Strikes

Being bigger, Marriott is discovering, may not always be better in the short term. But if the company can weather a massive cyberattack and some debilitating labor strikes, the future shouldn't be nearly as challenging, executives hope.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Marriott Cites Growing Pains Following Data Breach, Labor Strikes

Hotels

IHG to Replicate Its Light-Touch Kimpton Approach With Six Senses

Let's just hope, for everyone's sake, IHG sticks to its word here and lets Six Senses be Six Senses.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

IHG to Replicate Its Light-Touch Kimpton Approach With Six Senses

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This Is What Hotel CEOs Really Think About Homesharing

While most still don't think it's necessarily for them, there are a few who are starting to be open to giving it a try.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

This Is What Hotel CEOs Really Think About Homesharing

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Marriott’s New Marketing Campaign Aims to Make Bonvoy a Thing

We can just imagine what some befuddled viewers of the Oscars were thinking Sunday night, but here are a few guesses: Uhhh, what does Bonvoy mean? Bon Voy ... age? Also, stop trying to make Bonvoy happen.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Marriott’s New Marketing Campaign Aims to Make Bonvoy a Thing

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The New Signia Hilton Is Designed for Meetings and Events

In other words, think of the Signia Hilton as Hilton's take on Crowne Plaza, Marriott Marquis, Sheraton Grand, and Dolce Hotels.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

The New Signia Hilton Is Designed for Meetings and Events

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Wyndham Is Changing Back Its Loyalty Program to Be More Like Everyone Else’s

Does this mean that Wyndham's experiment in creating a simple, straightforward loyalty program for the everyday traveler failed? Maybe, but not necessarily. It just means that there are some laws in travel loyalty programs that are there for a reason.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Wyndham Is Changing Back Its Loyalty Program to Be More Like Everyone Else’s

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Choice Hotels Touts Its Tech Partnerships with Google and Amazon

Will voice-enabled booking for hotels actually take off? Guess we'll find out first with Choice Hotels' partnership with Google.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Choice Hotels Touts Its Tech Partnerships with Google and Amazon

Hotels

Hyatt Is Sticking to Its Asset-Lighter Plan

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian to investors on earnings day: Trust us, the plan is working.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Hyatt Is Sticking to Its Asset-Lighter Plan