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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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President Obama recalls family vacations by bus and budget motel

Vacations can turn political very quickly, especially when both childhood experiences are so different and personal fortuns are separated by hundreds of millions of dollars (to say nothing of roof-bound dogs in kennels).

Skift | 12 years ago

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Queen Elizabeth 2 will become a floating hotel in Dubai in 18 months

It's difficult to see how tiny hotel rooms in an old ship will be able to compete with the rooms you'll find in Dubai's cutting edge and light-filled luxury hotel properties.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Wyndham Vacation Rentals launches new site and starts to rebrand

The new Wyndham Vacation Rentals site offers some modern, e-commerce pizazz. The rebranding to a more widely known brand makes sense, too.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Carlyle Takes Control of China’s Mandarin Hotel Chain

Private equity, like everyone else, is looking at China, and Carlyle's investment in mid-tier Mandarin Hotel Holdings Ltd. is a hedge against economic downturns.

Skift | 12 years ago

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How Flipkey plans to get back in the game

Flipkey will continue to try to differntiate itself through reliable user reviews and inbound traffic from TripAdvisor, but it will need to overcome its parent company's propensity to under-invest in its non-TA properties.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Hotel brands think Barcelona plus the debt crisis equal a smart investment

The worst thing that could happen for consumers is that competition between 4- and 5-star properties push prices down across the board or force some of them to retrofit for middle-class shoppers.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Hotel goes high-tech with e-Bibles, should remind users thou shalt not steal Kindles

Hotels are an excellent place for people to get hands-on time with new technology and products. The Hotel Indigo should make sure it's getting commission from Amazon.

Skift | 12 years ago

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The sharing economy likes deals and access most, the environment not so important

Like cycling to work and public transit, the sharing economy works because it makes sense, not because people are altruistic. And that's not a bad thing.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Video: Airbnb’s co-founder Brian Chesky talks trust and alternative lodging with the BBC

For a site built largely upon the belief that people (or at least early adopters) are generally good, Airbnb is a model for how optimism can transform an industry.

Skift | 12 years ago

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New ride-share app SideCar exemplifies the challenges ahead for the sharing economy

There's a balance to be found between regulation of the new upstarts and the realization that some rules are in place to protect consumers, not just create hassles.

Skift | 12 years ago