Sean O'Neill

Sean O’Neill is Skift's Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean's forte is reporting, and he's broken multiple industry scoops. Sean has also received praise as an event moderator, having interviewed the CEOs of major hotel groups such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG on stage. He writes analysis pieces that pinpoint industry trends, and he profiles rising industry leaders. In his personal life, someone should stop him before he starts another home improvement project.

Latest Stories

Hotels

Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges

Marriott will now allow U.S. customers to request the deletion of their personal information and review loyalty accounts and restore any stolen points.

Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges

Airlines

Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Hyatt and American are adjusting the collaboration between their loyalty programs. Next year they'll boost redemption options and status opportunities for their most frequent travelers.

Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership

Experiences

GetYourGuide Releases New Tools for Travel Experience Operators

GetYourGuide is debuting new tools to help operators capitalize on travelers' growing preference for travel experiences.

GetYourGuide Releases New Tools for Travel Experience Operators

Hotels

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Marriott's newest hotel brand in the U.S. targets the "affordable midscale" segment. Expect the hotel equivalent of flying economy but getting a free checked bag and extra legroom, with the hotel group's most no-frills, functional brand yet.

Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?

Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand

Hotels

Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership

There is a big gender and diversity gap among hotel developers.

Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership

Hotels

Choice Hotels’ Upscale Gamble: How Cambria Found Its Footing

Choice Hotels has managed to turn their awkward duckling Cambria into a swan. The brand's turnaround tells a broader story about sector trends.

Choice Hotels’ Upscale Gamble: How Cambria Found Its Footing

Hotels

MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video

MGM Resorts is thinking more broadly: It is leveraging entertainment and sports while also developing resorts outside of Las Vegas.

MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video

Hotels

Global Hotel Industry Outlook: U.S. Weakens, Middle East Shows Strength

The hotel industry has once again become like that friend who always says they're "fine" when you ask how they're doing. It could always be better. It could always be worse.

Global Hotel Industry Outlook: U.S. Weakens, Middle East Shows Strength

Hotels

Wyndham CEO on Growth Drivers and M&A Criteria: Full Video

Geoff Ballotti's comments suggested Wyndham is doubling down on its core economy positioning while selectively moving upscale through targeted acquisitions.

Wyndham CEO on Growth Drivers and M&A Criteria: Full Video