Greg Oates

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Hotels

The Pursuit of Localism in the Global Hotel Business

It isn't just a "trend," it is about remaining relevant in order to attract the loyalty of the next generation traveler.

The Pursuit of Localism in the Global Hotel Business

Announcements

New Skift Report: The Rise of Local in Hospitality

The intersection of local doesn't just effect the hospitality industry, but also has implications for the local entertainment and arts scene, as well as creates the need for deeper tourism experiences. This is about remaining relevant for and attracting the next generation traveler.

New Skift Report: The Rise of Local in Hospitality

Hotels

The Company Re-Inventing Hostels With Smart Design and Social Media

There's huge growth potential in the hybrid hostel/hotel market, luring new guest types with high-concept design and single rooms, and it's coming to America.

The Company Re-Inventing Hostels With Smart Design and Social Media

Hotels

Unlisted Collection Hotels Capture Singapore’s Creative Spirit

Young ex-lawyer Loh Lik Peng is eviscerating Singapore's staid image with some of Asia's most creative, community-minded boutique hotels.

Unlisted Collection Hotels Capture Singapore’s Creative Spirit

Hotels

Las Vegas’ Celebrity Chefs Explain the Business of Destination Restaurants

Hanging out with America’s best chefs is as much a lesson in creativity, inspiration and business leadership as it is a killer steak from Kyoto.

Las Vegas’ Celebrity Chefs Explain the Business of Destination Restaurants

Hotels

Starwood CEO Defines the Future of Hotels in ‘Age of Great Change’

With exponential growth in global wealth and connectivity, Starwood anticipates the next phase of hotel innovation will revolve around personalization.

Starwood CEO Defines the Future of Hotels in ‘Age of Great Change’

Hotels

Switzerland’s Tourism Industry Ditches the Chalet for Modern Architecture

Switzerland is shifting away from tradition and triteness with a headturning array of next-generation architecture for hotels, convention spaces, and attractions.

Switzerland’s Tourism Industry Ditches the Chalet for Modern Architecture

Business Travel

Corporate America Has Fallen in Love Again With European Business Travel

American companies are now traveling to Europe in numbers approaching pre-4Q 2008 levels, but the focus is more on value, emerging destinations, and the next-generation business traveler.

Corporate America Has Fallen in Love Again With European Business Travel

Hotels

Andaz Hotels Tries to Create the Hotel of the Future By Looking Back

With hyperlocal travel the biggest trend in tourism, hotels are looking outward for community partners to provide authentic, insider cultural experiences.

Andaz Hotels Tries to Create the Hotel of the Future By Looking Back

Hotels

Inside W Hotels’ Program for Emerging Interior Designers

The W brand has a knack for taking more design risks than the average corporate hotel chain, as well as implementing designs that don't sacrifice usability for bling.

Inside W Hotels’ Program for Emerging Interior Designers