Taco Bell Will Open a Boutique Hotel This Summer
Danni Santana, Skift
There is little doubt that a limited-time hotel offering will attract the fast food chain's superfans in droves — and result in some extra revenue for the company.
5 days ago
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Danni Santana, Skift
There is little doubt that a limited-time hotel offering will attract the fast food chain's superfans in droves — and result in some extra revenue for the company.
5 days ago
Dennis Schaal and Deanna Ting, Skift
Will Airbnb be able to break through in China and other parts of Asia Pacific where other Western companies have fallen off their scooters? We'll discuss these issues with Siew Kum Hong, one of Airbnb's earliest employees in the region, at Skift Forum Asia in Singapore.
5 days ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
ThirdHome just might have the winning formula on what affluent homeowners want when sharing properties. Scaling quality and keeping up a high level of trust will be key as it grows.
1 week ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Falling victim to the so-called law of large numbers, Booking Holdings saw its total revenues for the first quarter drop 3 percent from the prior year. Industry ears perked up when CEO Glenn Fogel mentioned mergers and acquisitions as a possible tactic to reignite growth a few times during an investor conference call.
2 weeks ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
While Hawaii is not the only destination reeling from the impact of short-term rentals from Airbnb and other providers, its already sky-high housing prices and limited land make the problem especially acute. Regulatory measures to control the number of illegal rentals may provide some relief.
2 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
But Mark Hoplamazian didn't say Hyatt would never try it out again.
3 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Airbnb is right to focus on unique experiences. Most younger travelers prefer one-of-a-kind experiences — not cookie-cutter ones.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
The growth of Airbnb Experiences is impressive, but the company — and the overall tours and activities industry — has a long way to go before it can claim true success.
3 weeks ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
It’s got to be hard to get that “local feel” when you’re staying at one of the biggest tourist destinations in New York City.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
This news will trigger responses from elated to downright furious, whether you're a Bonvoy member, Marriott hotel owner, a property manager, or just someone concerned about the growth of homesharing around the world.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Airbnb to the world: "I'm ready for my close-up."
4 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Doubters may still question Airbnb’s foray into tours and experiences, but say what you will: The growth of the business has been anything but insignificant. The real success, however, will be in making it a quality-driven endeavor.
4 weeks ago