Hotel News

Extensive coverage of news stories specifically curated for travel industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and opportunities in the global hotel sector. The archive provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, covering various aspects of hotel management, operations, guest experience, and marketing. In-depth analysis and expert opinions are presented by Skift editors and contributors, examining the challenges and opportunities faced by hoteliers in different regions and market segments. The archive also highlights the influence of global events, regulations, and changing traveler preferences on the industry.

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Hilton Wants to Use AI to Personalize Hotel Bookings

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hilton’s AI hopes, Jumeirah’s expansion, and tours tech in Southeast Asia.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 hour ago

Hotels

Pandemic First Mover MCR Still Going Strong on Hotel and Tech Investments

MCR is using the expertise from its growing hotel enterprise to inform the development of its own growing hotel tech companies. What better strategy to solve some of the industry's biggest problems and make money doing it?

Justin Dawes | 17 hours ago

Hotels

Hotel Investors See New Promise in Long-Term Gap Between Supply and Shifting Demand

For the next few years, properties that deliver a differentiated experience will benefit because there is more demand than supply, hotel investors say.

Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago

Hotels

Google Exec on Adapting Tech for the Changing Travel Consumer

Google has the data to understand exactly how the travel industry has changed post-pandemic — and how its technology needs to change with it.

Justin Dawes | 20 hours ago

Hotels

Hilton Tests New Ways to Increasingly Personalize Guest Bookings

Strides in artificial intelligence will enable Hilton and many others to enhance and speed up personalization efforts. You ain't seen nothing yet.

Dennis Schaal | 22 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott to Expand China Properties by Nearly 10% in 2023

Marriott International announced plans to expand its portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 47 hotels in 2023, comprising more than 12,000 rooms.

24 hours ago

Hotels

Jumeirah CEO Says Luxury Wins in Middle East Are Fueling Global Expansion

Jumeirah seems to have set its eyes on expansion. Now after Middle East, Europe and Asia, is it ahoy Americas?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 day ago

Hotels

Accor Still Thinking Beyond Beds for Its Hotels

Non-room revenue continues to be a big play for the French group, as it looks to up the range of experiences it can offer guests.

Matthew Parsons | 1 day ago

Hotels

Hotel Reporting Shows Environmental Blind Spots

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel environmental performance, U.S. airline labor struggles, and infrastructure needs at Middle East airports.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 day ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hyatt Announces Major Mexico Expansion

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and resorts reinforcing Hyatt’s commitment to thoughtful growth in key markets.

2 days ago