Skift Global Forum 2023

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian is finally seeing his valuable corporate guests returning. He says bookings everywhere but Asia are "booming."

"Back to basics". That's the new focus of Chris Nassetta, as he launches a self-described 'unsexy' growth strategy. Spark and Project H3 are all part of a new vision to turbo-charge Hilton's development.

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

Hyatt loves all its guests. But business travelers, especially ones traveling internationally, are typically its most profitable ones. The company is adjusting how it markets its loyalty program to reflect new realities.

At heart, the hotel business is an old-fashioned affair. That's precisely why histories of titans like Hilton and Marriott can be so valuable. Lessons from past crises can shed light on today's dynamics.

Vying for market share breeds opportunity and risk. Hilton's oneupmanship in electric vehicle charging is more than just a win for Tesla. It will prompt hotel rivals to sharpen their strategies.

Growth opportunities, the corporate travel recovery, and the need for the hotel sector to more effectively influence policymaking are some topics we'll ask hotel sector leaders at the Skift Global Forum in September.

As we look back at our Skift Live events in 2022, we can’t help but be grateful for our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and employees for making it all possible. Last year was just the tip of the iceberg as we have so much more in store for 2023.

We are back for our 10th annual Skift Global Forum - the flagship global conference on the business of travel - and we could not be more excited.