Comprehensive coverage of the hospitality industry including news, original stories, trends, deep dives, interviews and more.
Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Skift
Oyo appears to be taking its once-explosive global expansion strategy down a few notches, and that could be a good thing for the young company in the face of still-uncertain impacts from the coronavirus and the reputational damage it recently suffered. These losses aren't pretty.
15 hours ago
Danielle Hyams, Skift
This week in hospitality news, the far-reaching impact of coronavirus on the industry is becoming clearer, with Hilton CEO predicting business to be affected for up to a year after closing hundreds of hotels in China. Plus, Vacasa's CEO steps aside as company looks to go public.
2 days ago
Leslie Barrie, Skift
As luxury resorts jockey for ways to differentiate themselves from the pack, a shift toward more environmental practices may help them find new customers. The key, though, is making sure those green efforts come from an authentic — and not purely financial — place.
4 days ago
Hilton Luxury Group + Skift
Seeking out unique food and beverage experiences while traveling is one trend that has proven to be here to stay — but the focus has shifted from high-end dining to dining that is much more inclusive and democratic. By looking at Hilton Luxury Group’s approach to its food and beverage program, one can witness this change in consumer preference.
3 weeks ago
Nancy Trejos, Skift
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has closed about 1,000 of its hotels in China because of coronavirus. Those that remain are welcoming fewer guests. The outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
4 days ago
Laura Powell, Skift
You may start seeing the term "eco-resort" pop up more and more. But in investigating the trend, we discovered a variety of definitions, which makes the actual meaning of the term nebulous. It’s best to look to Europe for clarification.
5 days ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
Lifestyle brands can feel like the forced product of one too many focus groups. Potato Head is the opposite: It's an Indonesian-born lifestyle brand that has been slowly built from the ground up with an emphasis on community, art, and culture.
5 days ago
Lauren Ward, Skift
Event planners can expect increasingly aggressive pitches from hotels as group bookings decline and the threat of coronavirus continues to loom. The new year is already taking some unique turns.
5 days ago
Sanjana Shivdas and Abhishek Manikandan, Reuters
When a CEO announces his departure and the shares jump, you know somebody is happy for change. The search for Jim Murren's successor at MGM Resorts is a huge opportunity to do things differently. Let's see if the board goes bold with its pick.
5 days ago
Nancy Trejos, Skift
Hilton and many other major hotel companies have had to close hundreds of hotels in China in response to the coronavirus. The outbreak could have long-lasting effects on the hotel industry, which has already been grappling with a slowing global economy and other geopolitical issues.
6 days ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
The figure $20 million might not sound like a huge amount, but in the world of flat-pack hotels, it can probably get you quite far.
1 week ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
After months of problems, Mumbai-headquartered Cox & Kings is now undergoing insolvency proceedings in India. Will Meininger, its hybrid hotel chain, get a new lease on life?
1 week ago
