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Hotels Record Tepid Increase in Job Growth

Hotels added 26,000 new jobs in the United States in November, a small increase from the previous month despite the overall strong job growth numbers for the U.S. economy, especially the leisure and hospitality industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed, in its monthly jobs report released on Friday, that leisure and hospitality —…

Rashaad Jorden | 15 hours ago

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Asia Pacific Set to See Strong Hotel Development

Swire Hotels, Pan Pacific, Mandarin Oriental, Hotel Lotte, and Accor all announced notable expansions or upcoming openings in Asia Pacific, a region that will boom once China's international tourists return.

Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago
Asia Pacific Set to See Strong Hotel Development
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Four Seasons Sees a Future in Tents

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Four Seasons’ new exclusive retreats, a Marriott-Disney make believe merger, and Yatra’s IPO planning.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 days ago
Four Seasons Sees a Future in Tents

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Mexico’s FibraHotel To Snap Up More Beach Resorts for Sun-Seeking American Tourists

Mexico is clearly emerging as a winning destination coming out of the pandemic, so it's no surprise to see more cash pouring into the region.

Valentine Hilaire, Reuters | 2 days ago
Mexico’s FibraHotel To Snap Up More Beach Resorts for Sun-Seeking American Tourists

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Four Seasons Debuts Naviva Tented Experiences

True, the world already has its niche glamping products. But when the traditionalist Four Seasons also blurs the lines between indoors and out by adopting tented experiences, hotel designers worldwide will take notice.

Carley Thornell | 2 days ago
Four Seasons Debuts Naviva Tented Experiences

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What If Marriott Had Bought Disney

With apologies to the legacies of founders Walt Disney and J. Willard Marriott, sometimes reimagining history can be a fun exercise, and a reminder to be grateful for how things actually turn out.

Ronald Grover, Skift | 3 days ago
What If Marriott Had Bought Disney

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Kerzner to Debut Fitness Lifestyle Hotel Brand Siro, Starting in Dubai

Kerzner International has unveiled its new brand Siro, a set of fitness-themed lifestyle hotels. The developer said on Wednesday that it has slated to open its first property in a tower in One Za’abeel, a luxury community in Dubai, U.A.E., in the last months of 2023. Kerzner, a developer and operator of hotels, casinos, and…

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

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Hyatt’s Dream Acquisition

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hyatt's acquisition of Dream Hotels, Lufthansa's World Cup advertising, and notes from WTTC in Riyadh.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago
Hyatt’s Dream Acquisition

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Hyatt to Buy Dream Hotels in Up to $300 Million Deal

Hyatt would boost its footprint in New York City and the lifestyle segment worldwide with this transaction.

Sean O'Neill | 4 days ago
Hyatt to Buy Dream Hotels in Up to $300 Million Deal

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Oyo Still Wants to Go Public

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Oyo's wished-for IPO, Context Travel's pre-tour homework, and Delta and Air France/KLM's sustainability efforts.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago
Oyo Still Wants to Go Public