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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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Hotels

The biggest battle coming in online travel: Tripadvisor Vs. Kayak

In between four acquisitions so far this year, TripAdvisor has found the time to begin to give Kayak a run for its money in launching hotel metasearch. Kayak isn't going to roll over and play dead, but there will be a huge alternative for travelers to consider.

Hotels

Ritz-Carlton makes a bet on Tunisia and Morocco with 3 new properties

Hotels

The most preferred hotel brands in India

Announcements

TripAdvisor acquires Spanish vacation rental site and dramatically boosts portfolio

If you see TripAdvisor walking in your direction, don't make eye contact unless you want your company to be acquired.

Hotels

The Germans snapping up vacation homes in Italy that Italians can’t afford

Considering the high rate of home ownership in Italy, the situation is not as dire as it may seem, and definitely as dire as years of political apathy and corruption would lead one to believe the situation could be.

The Germans snapping up vacation homes in Italy that Italians can’t afford

Hotels

JW Marriott will build the tallest resort and casino in Turks and Caicos

Marriott is on a push with its luxury brands. In addition to the JW Marriott expansion, the hotel company also announced plans for the first Ritz-Carlton in Rabat, Morocco.

Airlines

TripIt will soon find users better seats, but are the app’s best days behind it?

TripIt has a loyal following, but TripIt Pro lost a some of its attractiveness when Southwest, Delta, United and American decided to play tough with loyalty program trackers. Will Concur continue to give TripIt the resources it fought for and deserves?

TripIt will soon find users better seats, but are the app’s best days behind it?

Hotels

TripAdvisor’s plan to get another 100 million reviews: Have hotels do the work

Hotels with decent reputations are anxious to get the benefits of more TripAdvisor reviews, an impulse that could help TripAdvisor keep Google and other hotel review sites in the rearview mirror.

TripAdvisor’s plan to get another 100 million reviews: Have hotels do the work

Hotels

Hotel price-fixing lawsuit adds EyeForTravel, Hyatt and Wyndham as defendants

We'd be surprised if the allegations against EyeForTravel stick. Dragging an industry conference into the mix with the unsupported implication that vast conspiracies were furthered seems a bit of a stretch.

Hotels

Las Vegas’ transformation from casino capital into international dance party

Sin City venues’ only focus is making money so they’re willing to chase down the latest trend and take it to the next level, no matter whether its gaming, dance music, or blue grass.

Las Vegas’ transformation from casino capital into international dance party