Sean O'Neill

Skift spoke with Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin about Accor's strategic pivot in key areas, such as why half of its new hotels will be in Asia this year.

Choice Hotels has been abandoning its roadside motel roots for more lucrative upscale and extended-stay properties. That means ice machines are out, and Instagrammable lobbies are in.

The U.S. risks missing out on billions in tourism revenue unless it modernizes its airport processes, slashes visa red tape, and takes other steps ahead of major sporting events.

"Here's a mostly empty office building that we want to turn into a cool hotel" is, in 2025, an easier sell to lenders than "Here's an empty lot that we want to turn into a cool hotel." That's true because of high interest rates and construction costs.

IHG's latest franchising deal underscores how there's distribution pressure on independent hotel brands to join forces with the largest hotel groups.

Hyatt is diversifying beyond luxury and premium. Appealing to multiple types of customer needs could provide a buffer against potential economic slowdowns long-term.

The hotel industry is having its own AI moment, helping to house all the construction workers building the needed data centers.

This investment from private equity firm Vitruvian Partners sets Klook up for further expansion in Asia Pacific.

In good news for Marriott, travelers who've been flooding its hotels since the pandemic have been willing to pay prices that reflect a higher cost of doing business.

The acquisition positions Hyatt to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury all-inclusive experiences, while adding significant scale to its resort portfolio in key leisure destinations where development opportunities are limited.