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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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Latest Marriott sale adds to Waikiki’s recent hotel drama

With no worries of bubbles and record tourist numbers, everyone wants to be in Hawaii right now.

Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser | 11 years ago

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The rising costs of building a better hotel breakfast in the U.S.

European hotels have long conquered U.S. counterparts when it came to the breakfast spread, but the extra costs for warm meals and healthier options are now necessary to keep pace and satisfy customers in the U.S. market.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Russian hotel-booking giant Ostrovok tries to find its footing after slashing staff

Don't write off Ostrovok yet, but clearly the Russia hotel site faces some huge challenges from Booking.com and the nature of the Russian market.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

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The next timeshare you purchase may come from an inmate in U.S. federal prison

Considering the reputation of both the hard-sell sales practices as well as how sales agents are treated in the timeshare industry, this arrangement seems like a poor match for everyone involved. Except, of course, the developer.

Skift | 11 years ago

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UK “super prisons” could see second life as 3,000-guest luxury hotels

The growing trend of turning prisons into boutique hotels exemplifies consumers’ desire for authentic or unique experiences as well as hoteliers’ appetite for differentiating themselves by pushing design boundaries.

Sally Shalam, The Guardian | 11 years ago

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The cost of Airbnb stays vs. hotel rooms in major U.S. markets

There's a clear financial benefit to the consumer when hosts don't have to pay the high costs associated with regulated transient housing.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Marriott launches “Travel Brilliantly” campaign to attract millennials

Marriott’s first major marketing attempt to attract customers, which are being wooed away by design hotels, has been criticized for being so different from Marriott’s branding that it feels like a lie.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Travelocity wins hotel-price fixing lawsuit skirmish

Forcing plaintiffs to individually arbitrate their claims of hotel-price-fixing against Travelocity would sabotage the class-action lawsuit if the ruling stands up. There undoubtedly will be further developments in this case.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

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TripAdvisor promotes Jetsetter and kills its SniqueAway flash-sales brand

TripAdvisor didn't buy Jetsetter to have it sit in the background, and the impending doom of SniqueAway is the logical next step.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

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Hotels partner with local attractions to build brand value

Hotels can expand their brand offerings and attract a larger customer set with very low investment by tapping into local resources to form relationships that ultimately serves all parties.

Skift | 11 years ago