Page 643

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.

Get even more news about the business of hotels at Daily Lodging Report.

Hotels

HotelTonight acquires PrimaTable for technology and team

You can make the argument that this acquisition will get more relevant hotel deals to consumers, but HotelTonight's acquisition of PrimaTable really is about maximizing revenue for the hotels and HotelTonight.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Startup Want Me Get Me promises free perks for booking through its site

Guests have to pay standard room rates with the expectation of little more than free Wi-Fi, although their names appearing on the GM’s VIP list may be helpful if they don’t mind sucking up a little.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Conde Nast Traveler announces its best-for-business list of hotels and airlines

The glossy mag's readers picket their favorites again this year, giving nods to Virgin (Atlantic and America), Singapore Air, and Emirates in the air and Auberge Resorts on the ground.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Expedia pushing credit card fees to hotels in new pay-at-hotel program

Hotels optimally would love if more of their customers paid at the property, instead of guests prepaying to online travel agencies, so they should take any increased burden from Expedia's new program in stride.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Segways find another unexpected niche as vehicles for resort tours

Segway tours are perfect for resorts: they can charge a ton for the novel experience (up to $125 for one hour), cater to an older group of guests, and give the resort the chance to show off its manicured property.

Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Hotels

Monasteries are redesigned into luxury hotels without losing their spiritual touch

CNN lists nine secluded sanctuaries surrounded by around incredible scenery with modern spas and comforts that seem as far from religious austerity as one can get.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Hyatt NYC starts a club membership at its midtown hotel

More in hotels trying to develop ancillary revenues, in this case smart use of space that may sit empty otherwise. Soho House in reverse, with a location right near Grand Central also helps too.

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Good news for hotels as rates creep back toward pre-2008 levels

Year-over-year growth is OK, but what hotels really want is to return the the glory days before the world economy began its meltdown in 2008. Both business and leisure numbers are closer to pre-crash levels than they've ever been.

eTurboNews | 12 years ago

Hotels

Hilton’s LightStay program implements sustainability practices to save money

Here’s a win-win situation for all hotels to take note of: Hilton’s Indian properties offset utility costs by 10 to 25 percent by limiting waste output, water usage, and using wind energy.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

U.S hotel room prices rose during the first half of 2012, led by California and Hawaii

Almost all the growth is driven by double-digit increases in San Francisco, Monterrey, Santa Barbara, and Honolulu. Otherwise the numbers along each coast are relatively similar.

Skift | 12 years ago