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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

Paramount licenses name to Hollywood-themed hotel and shops in Dubai

The new hotel group was created by a group of investors in Dubai, making its first and likely flagship location no surprise, and right at home among the city’s eclectic and expensive hotel options.

Dalia Fahmy, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Hotels

American Express takes stake in luxury vacation club Inspirato

Inspirato's rebranding and partnership with American Express puts it on the map. The companies still have to prove; however, that there is a large enough market for Inspirato's luxury services.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Locally grown foods and furniture are good for hotel reputations and wallets

It’s not often you see a trend that sweeps up hipster and luxury travelers alike, and also is in line with a hotel’s bottom line. Other benefits include making updating hotel design faster and cheaper.

Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

HomeAway isn’t worried about Booking.com’s vacation rental challenge

HomeAway's Brian Sharples isn't worried about online travel agencies getting into vacation rentals. InterContinental, Marriott and Hilton have the OTAs on a relatively tight leash, and won't stand for a serious flirtation with those dreaded vacation rentals.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Abu Dhabi launches bureau dedicated to attracting lucrative conventions

Convention attendees spend more than domestic business travelers and foreign leisure tourists, making them and the expensive meetings they attend Abu Dhabi’s best bet for increasing tourism GDP.

ArabianBusiness.com Staff, HotelierMiddleEast.com | 11 years ago

Hotels

TripAdvisor rolls out its own hotel metasearch to compete with Kayak

On a logical basis, TripAdvisor might be sitting in an advantageous position as Priceline-Kayak and Expedia-Trivago battle it out. But, there's always the chance that Priceline and Expedia may not follow the script.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

How HomeAway’s CEO tapped into Kayak’s mobile “genius”

This is a big year for HomeAway: It is retooling its business model, and will attempt to get its mobile products in order. Good thing it has experts to lean on.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Roomer secures $2 million in funding for hotel reservations marketplace

We'd love to be wrong, but Roomer will face stiff challenges scaling this business and convincing buyers that they have nothing to fear in purchasing hotel reservations from other travelers.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

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Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Marriott to launch Moxy European chain with Ikea

The new chain carries the trend of smart design and tech friendliness in budget hotels, with Ikea's expertise on keeping costs low on infrastructure.

Dalia Fahmy, Bloomberg | 11 years ago