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Guesty CEO Amiad Soto said an initial public offering would fund more acquisitions.

Skift reported last week that hotel rates in NYC were up 6.7% in the first quarter. And Airbnb says that's one sign regulations aren't helping.

Texas could be the future of the vacation rental market.

The CEOs of short-term rental managers Evolve and Portoro want high-tech businesses without losing human-led hospitality.

"The more we can put people attached to a property and give it a personality and a story, the better we perform in reviews and just the better the overall experience,” one executive told us.  

Marriott Homes & Villas saw growth to 160,000 homes and a 38% surge in international demand, combined with innovative use of generative AI for tailored guest experiences.

The NYU Conference had mixed opinions on its tone and mood, with Barclays finding it muted and Truist noting a lack of extreme bullishness, while discussions on hotel REITs highlighted concerns about investment strategies and the influence of hedge funds.

The union that represents American Airlines flight attendants rejected the carrier's proposal to increase wages by 17%. Now, American flight attendants are preparing for the possibility to strike.

The regulatory crackdown on short-term rentals in markets like New York coupled with a shortage of long-term housing that’s only getting more expensive, is creating space for midterm housing to thrive.

The Amsterdam-based company has put a lot of emphasis on the U.S. over the past couple of years.

HomeAway Co-founder Carl Shepherd thinks the vacation rental industry isn’t doing enough for individual hosts.

The Skift Travel Health Index paints a positive picture for the travel industry this month, gaining 3 percentage points (pp) over March 2024 to reach 108. This represents an 8% surge over last year, boosted by spring travel.