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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

As Hawaii’s popularity with travelers soars, so does its room rates

Hawaii is reveling in its tourism rebound, but increasing demand and the luxurification of hotels is isolating a group of budget, family-oriented travelers that now have trouble finding reasonable room rates.

As Hawaii’s popularity with travelers soars, so does its room rates

Hotels

British tennis star Andy Murray decides to go into the hotel business

Andy Murray, the number one British tennis player has opted to buy the hotel in Scotland where his brother Jamie, a Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, got married in 2010.

British tennis star Andy Murray decides to go into the hotel business

Hotels

Emirates to open the world’s tallest hotel: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

The sky's the limit in Dubai, and it's interesting to see an airline get into the hotel business in a big way.

Hotels

Dubai’s hotel and tourism industry fuels the emirates’ fastest expansion in five years

Investors already bullish on real estate growth in Dubai are jumping to invest, especially in projects like the newly announced luxury hotels headed by Emaar, the developer of the world’s tallest tower. Will things end differently this time around?

Hotels

Hostels reimagined in the age of boutique hotels & social media

If the whole world is becoming more "affordable design" conscious, why couldn't hostels be too?

Business Travel

Free stays at Hilton hotels will take more points during peak periods

Across hotel and airline loyalty programs, companies are making it more costly to cash in on free travel.

Free stays at Hilton hotels will take more points during peak periods

Airlines

U.S. Travel ecommerce spending tops $100 billion, airlines outpace hotels

The online future of travel was decided a while ago, the growth numbers on mobile will define the next decade.

Hotels

Sri Lanka bans land sales to foreigners: There’s goes a villa on Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka isn’t interested in the small boost in tourism it receives from private homes built on its plentiful beaches when that land could be turned into massive moneymaking resorts.

Sri Lanka bans land sales to foreigners: There’s goes a villa on Bay of Bengal

Hotels

Greece in talks to sell renowned resort Astir Palace to Qatar for capital boost

Greece could still enjoy the esteem of hosting celebrities and political influencers while receiving a sizable investment for iconic property; a win-win for the cash-strapped country.

Greece in talks to sell renowned resort Astir Palace to Qatar for capital boost

Hotels

Luxor’s big hotel slump in 2012 is Egypt’s worst

Luxor is far from the unrest of Tahir Square, yet the ripple effects of the revolution hit this tourist destination harder than it would a city that has a mix of leisure and business travelers.

Luxor’s big hotel slump in 2012 is Egypt’s worst