Sean O'Neill

Hotels

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

Sean O'Neill | 10 hours ago

News Blog

Europe’s Upcoming Ban on ‘Climate Neutral’ Marketing to Affect Travel Brand Greenwashing

The European Union is on track to ban marketing claims such as "climate neutral" by 2026 that scientifically based certification can't validate. Claims such as "carbon neutral," "environmentally friendly," and "eco" will require companies to verify their products' merits through third-party certification schemes. Travel companies are among the industries that may be affected by the…

Sean O'Neill | 15 hours ago

News Blog

Hilton Opens First Spark by Hilton in Debut of New Premium Economy Brand

Hilton on Monday had a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the first property in its Spark by Hilton brand, which it announced in January. The property is in Mystic, Connecticut. The Spark by Hilton brand promises an easy-to-maintain design for developers. In this case, developer DHStone Mystic converted a Days Inn by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts into…

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Hotels

Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

California's proposed changes, if passed by mid-October, might impact how so-called junk fees are displayed nationwide. Many hotel companies and online travel agencies would likely seek uniform price displays across the U.S. for simplicity's sake.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Hotels

How Billionaire-Owned Como Hotels Retooled Its Luxury Hotel Strategy

Como Hotels and Resorts is executing a strategic playbook that puts broader luxury sector dynamics into sharp relief.

Sean O'Neill | 4 days ago

Hotels

Hotel Brand Selina Sees Upswing in Financial Performance

Selina, a hotel and experiences brand focused on youth travelers, said on Wednesday that its financial metrics were trending in the right direction as it reported earnings results. In the second quarter, the company generated $52.5 million in revenue, a bump of 15.9% year-over-year. Factors included higher occupancy rates, reductions in corporate overhead, and essentially…

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Business Travel

Kayak Tries a Corporate Travel Side Hustle for Big Businesses

The American Express GBTs of the world won't lose sleep over this. But Kayak's effort should be a wake-up call to the sector. Technologies like blockchain may be seeding more competition at last.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Business Travel

Hyatt Sees Signs of a U.S. City Rebound That Could Boost Business Travel

Hyatt loves all its guests. But business travelers, especially ones traveling internationally, are typically its most profitable ones. The company is adjusting how it markets its loyalty program to reflect new realities.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

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