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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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Business Travel

Haiti gets Best Western in first U.S. hotel opening in 15 years

Haiti is ranked last among 140 countries in travel and tourism competitiveness for 2013 in a recent World Economic Forum analysis. Kudos to Best Western for doing something to turn that around as the hotel chain goes after business travelers in Haiti.

Airlines

Travel ads of the week: Colorful festivals and cultural comparisons

Contrast and comparison is a particularly effective technique for travel ads, because it highlights what makes each culture or company unique -- the ultimate goal of any good campaign.

Travel ads of the week: Colorful festivals and cultural comparisons

Business Travel

Best Western opens first U.S.-branded business hotel in Haiti next month

Best Western is the first of several U.S. and international brands building in Haiti and preparing the island for a tourism growth that the country would like to see take the place of aid workers and diplomats.

Best Western opens first U.S.-branded business hotel in Haiti next month

Hotels

Hotels putting more stock in experiences than minibars

Traditional hotels are wising up to a new type of traveler who seeks local experiences outside hotel walls, and are offering to guide guests to broaden authentic experiences.

Hotels

Choice Hotels forms division to sell its technology to rivals

Officials hope the new Choice Hotels division will break out of the slow-moving hotel world, and make its mark as a technology startup. Whether creating a new division will help entice competitor chains and independents to sign on remains to be seen.

Hotels

Hotel search site Room 77 gets its CEO: Jetsetter founder Drew Patterson

Online travel "supermarkets" Travelocity and Expedia years ago looked like winners, but hotel "specialist" Booking.com prevailed, Room 77 argues. And, it's betting that a singular focus on hotels will one day enable Room 77 to out-Kayak Kayak. It's a huge hill to climb.

Hotels

Jimmy Buffett and Wyndham partner for St. Thomas timeshare resort

If you're going to have a timeshare in the Virgin Islands you're after something particular and that is likely very closely aligned with what Mr. Margaritaville can help you with.

Hotels

InterContinental sells another marquee property: London Park Lane for £400m

Management fees are quite wonderful, but this current industry trend of focusing on it and shedding real estate -- including prime properties in major cities -- may end in regret.

InterContinental sells another marquee property: London Park Lane for £400m

Hotels

Court: Priceline doesn’t need to disclose profits on hotel bids

It is very interesting that the court drew a distinction between Priceline and travel agencies. The court held that Priceline doesn't have a fiduciary relationship with its Name Your Own Price customers as a travel agency would, but merely has a contractual relationship.

Hotels

World’s ugliest tower finds respectable purpose as a one-room hotel in Prague

In doubt of what to do that leftover relic or unsightly sore spot on a city horizon? Turn it into a hotel, call it innovative and chic, and welcome the well-traveled tourists looking for something new.

World’s ugliest tower finds respectable purpose as a one-room hotel in Prague