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Brands Hit Records. Franchisees Feel Pain
The brands are booming. But franchisees are hurting.
Sean O’Neill is Skift’s Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean’s forte is reporting, and he’s broken multiple hotel industry scoops. He has also conducted 1:1 interviews on stage with the CEOs of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Wyndham.
Navan’s Post-IPO Reality: CEO Defends Strategy — Exclusive
Navan, an AI-first travel management company, is growing fast and spending faster. Some investors want to know when the math starts working.
Hilton CEO Argues the Bull Case Despite Iran War and Weak World Cup Signals
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta is making the strongest bull case in the hotel sector right now, and early U.S. industry data backs him up. But the Middle East and the World Cup remain open questions.
BWH Hotels Jumps On Outdoor Trend With New Brand: Exclusive
The Best Western parent is betting it can rebuild a soft-brand portfolio, WorldHotels, which shrank during the pandemic, with a new upscale camping brand and by adding a portfolio of European independent hotels.
LVMH’s Bumpy Quarter: What War Impact Signals About Luxury Travel
The travel industry can glean signals from LVMH's quarterly results on how the Middle East conflict is reshaping demand for high-end travel and hospitality.
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$11 Billion in Free Nights
Unredeemed points keep piling up. But that isn't a bad thing.
Hyatt’s Luxury Edge Over Hilton Is Paying Off
Wall Street loves Hyatt's luxury story, especially its big lead in room count. But Hilton is competitive on some other metrics, complicating the narrative.
Hyatt Ties C-Suite Pay to Direct Bookings and Lifestyle Hotels Goals
A Hyatt financial filing reveals how it's linking executive pay directly to its biggest open questions, such as direct channel share and whether lifestyle hotels deliver on the premium they promise.
The $7 Billion Loyalty IOU: What Marriott and Hilton Owe Members
Marriott alone owes loyalty members $4 billion in unredeemed points. Across seven hotel giants, the total tops $11 billion. The numbers signal strength, not weakness.
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Marriott’s Wellness Bet
Marriott's next brand is also a bet on Italian luxury. It's starting small.