Hotel News

Get extensive coverage of hotel industry news spanning hotel management, operations, guest experience, and marketing. The expert analysis from Skift editors and contributors delivers in-depth perspectives on regional challenges, market dynamics, and the impact of global events and regulations in the hotel sector.

Comprehensive news coverage of the hospitality industry, hotels, and motels including news, original stories, research, deep dives, and interviews.

Read more

Shifting traveler preferences, new strategic opportunities for hoteliers, and industry analysis to keep you informed and ahead. Our coverage includes major hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Accor, ensuring you receive updates on key industry players.

Keep your finger on the pulse of global hotel industry trends. Gain expert perspectives and essential data to support your decisions.

For more insights on the business of hotels, subscribe to the Daily Lodging Report.

Daily Lodging Report

Australia Marks Record Inbound and Outbound Tourism Growth

Australians are traveling in record numbers in 2024, with significant growth in both outbound and inbound tourism, particularly between Indonesia, Japan, and China.

6 hours ago

Hotels

Rethinking Hospitality Through Design and Eco-Conscious Travel

The hospitality scene in India is changing, and it’s giving rise to brands like Minimalist Hotels that cater to travelers who look for places that strike a balance between quality and experience. Lavish amenities might not be a priority, but they're happy to splurge on things like specialty coffee or other premium touches.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Truist’s Hotel Earnings Season Projections

Truist expects hurricanes to boost midscale hotel RevPARs but raise insurance costs, while labor pressures and union demands challenge hotel profitability despite occupancy growth and M&A opportunities.

20 hours ago

Hotels

Hotel Workers in Boston and Seattle Join U.S. Strikes

The labor movement has organized most of its strikes this year as localized, short-duration walkouts.

Sean O'Neill | 22 hours ago

Hotels

Hurricane Milton Recovery: The Impact on Hotels in Florida

An uncomfortable truth is emerging in the aftermath of two hurricanes making devastating sweeps through Florida. Natural disasters can be good for business at regional hotels that escape damage.

Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hilton Plans Asia Pacific Expansion

Hilton plans to double its mid-market hotel presence in Asia Pacific, aiming for over 1,000 properties by expanding its Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton brands.

1 day ago

Daily Lodging Report

Forecasting the Medium-Term Hurricane Impact on Hotels

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels

2 days ago

Hotels

The Best Western You Don’t Know: CEO Interview With BWH Hotels

Unlike its publicly traded competitors, BWH Group doesn't have to appease shareholders with quarterly growth reports and ever-expanding room counts.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Hotels

What Hotel Execs Want to Boost U.S. Tourism

Hotel bigwigs are now pleading with Uncle Sam to roll out the red carpet for foreign visitors. They're particularly miffed that in some countries visa wait times are about 250 days. In that time, you could watch the entire "Lord of the Rings" extended edition trilogy approximately 100 times.

Sean O'Neill | 4 days ago

Daily Lodging Report

Philippines Adds 40,000 Hotel Rooms

Leechiu Property Consultants reported 158 new hotel projects across the Philippines, adding 40,084 rooms, with full recovery in foreign arrivals expected by 2026, generating PHP250 billion in investments and 57,000 jobs.

5 days ago