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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

How one hotel turns leftover bars of soap into something better

It's good to see a hotel experimenting with solving this problem. In the future, a method by which hotels could purify and recycle the soap themselves seems like the most green option.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Japanese hotel and rail giant Seibu says “no” to demands from Cerberus Capital

It's not that Seibu couldn't stand a bit more oversight but really, would you concede to letting Dan Quayle sit on your board?

Masumi Suga and Kiyotaka Matsuda, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Business Travel

Red Roof goes on a road trip to show off its new room design

Business travel has picked up in the first quarter of 2013, but travelers and their employers are still looking for a bargain prompting budget chains to redesign in an attempt to offer modern rooms at a low cost.

Steve Wartenberg, The Columbus Dispatch | 11 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines records modest profit in countdown to merger

One can expect some real profits from the new American once the merger goes through in light of continued this airline consolidation, and all the costs American is shedding through the bankruptcy process.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Hawaii tourism is booming: Hotel room prices hit record high in February

There’s a financial strain to visiting hotspots for tourists, but Hawaiian businesses are taking advantage of the booming Asian market and increased connectivity while they’re still in the limelight.

Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Hotels

Travelzoo notches sluggish growth, pins hopes on hotels

There were no great signs of a turnaround in Travelzoo's first quarter results. It is hoping that getting into hotel booking and taking advantage of its subscriber base will provide the basis of an answer, but the company is getting into an already very-crowded field.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Vacation rental marketing firm Evolve gets $2.7 million in funding

Vacation rental managers and owners certainly need effective online distribution, and this is a growing market, which is great for Evolve's evolution.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Vancouver museum exhibit explores social impact of well-designed hotels

The connection between hotel design and culture is not always a straight line, but it will be fascinating to see the examples this well-planned exhibit calls on to showcase its thesis.

Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

How to run a luxe hotel when Central African Republic rebels have checked in

The hotel's parent company specializes in luxury properties in challenging environments -- such as Mali and Congo -- but an army in your suites offers a particular set of demands only the hardiest GM can navigate. Fortunately theirs is from Rwanda.

Krista Larson, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Hotels

Latin American hotels spot growth opportunity in U.S. markets

It’s difficult for new brands to make headway in the U.S.’s already crowded market, but these continue to grow by catering to a specific niche of travelers whose culture and language is implicitly understood.

Skift | 11 years ago