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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

Corporate hospitality packages doing well at London Olympics

The first time such packages were offered to non-sponsors at Olympics & if it takes off in future, won't be without controversy: are these packages shutting out locals?

Keith Weir, Reuters | 12 years ago

Hotels

Will UK anti-competition ruling change the hotel pricing game?

If the ruling is upheld, then parroted elsewhere, we could see some interesting competition. But that’s a big “if,” as it calls into question whether a seller has the right to establish pricing of its own products through various retail channels.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Where mobile fits into La Quinta Inns’ digital strategy

Most of the hotel marketers are looking to drive app installs, which of course once downloaded on the smartphones, rarely get opened up.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Does anyone care if hotels invest millions in high-end art?

Bragging rights, for now, but as the world becomes more design obsessed, art becomes a differentiating factor for the high end hotel customer.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Happy birthday Holiday Inn! Only two years until you get the AARP rate in your own hotels

From Tennessee back roads to Chinese mountains, the McDonalds of the hotel industry democratized hotel travel and continues to grow today, thanks to a $1 billion facelift in 2007.

Wayne Risher, Commercial Appeal | 12 years ago

Hotels

NYC Plaza Hotel sells for $570 million to India’s Sahara Group

Sahara will be the sixth owner of the historic hotel, which has passed through both US and foreign hand since 1943. Guests won’t notice any changes in service as Fairmont Hotels continues its 13-year management.

Steven Scheer and Tova Cohen, Reuters | 12 years ago

Hotels

India’s Sahara Group: the new biggie in global hospitality

Beyond buying these flashy, trophy property, remains to be seen if Sahara doesn't flame out, which it does have a tendency to in various sectors it operates in.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

HomeAway’s hometown is the latest city trying to manage short-term rentals

Many cities in the U.S. are looking for the best way to deal with the web-driven boom in short-term rentals and its negative impact on neighborhoods and local quality of life.

Farzad Mashhood, Austin American-Statesman | 12 years ago

Hotels

The transformation of hotels from places to sleep to opportunities to shop

Buying local art and unique furniture you see in your hotel room is the logical culmination of a trend that began with hotel companies like Starwood marketing their linen and bedding offerings and smaller boutiques selling custom toiletries.

Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Airlines

Dubai International Airport sees 14% jump in traffic in the first half of 2012

Over the past decade Dubai has risen from an airport few could place on a map to one that most long-haulers get excited about transiting through. Expect it to grow even more as its main competitors have maxed out their real estate options.

Associated Press | 12 years ago