Articles tagged “best western”

Hotels

Hopper Has a Hotel Chain Problem

Hopper is under pressure to get profitable, and an IPO may be in its long-range plans. Blowback against some of its fintech products and issues with hotel chains, aren't helping.

Hopper Has a Hotel Chain Problem

Airlines

Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

While more people from tier 2 and 3 towns can benefit from the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, it needs some tweaking to generate enough enthusiasm from airlines and stakeholders.

Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

Hotels

Best Western’s Hotel Brands, Explained

Best Western is unique in that it runs through a non-profit membership model. Here, we look at the member brands that form its portfolio.

Best Western’s Hotel Brands, Explained

Hotels

Extended Stay America Bets Comeback on Adding Franchise Brands

Suddenly every hotel group seems to be inventing an extended stay brand. But the pioneer U.S. company in the segment, Extended Stay America, says its new strategy will help it fend off rivals.

Extended Stay America Bets Comeback on Adding Franchise Brands

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Looks to AI to ‘Rebalance’ Dependence on Google

The travel industry has long hoped for something to counter-balance the pecking order in Big Tech. It's not assured, but this time around generative AI could make it happen.

Expedia CEO Looks to AI to ‘Rebalance’ Dependence on Google

Hotels

Best Western’s Parent Company Looks to Outflank Its Hotel Peers

Best Western Hotels & Resorts lacks youth appeal. But recently installed CEO Larry Cuculic is bringing a military-like approach to strategizing. He appears to be boosting the group's metabolism.

Best Western’s Parent Company Looks to Outflank Its Hotel Peers

Travel Technology

Holograms at the Front Desk Replace Real People at Aiden by Best Western

Investing in holograms is bold and risky. But who knows? It may appeal to some guests. And, imagine all the social media posts.

Holograms at the Front Desk Replace Real People at Aiden by Best Western

News Blog

Best Western Launches New Extended Stay Brand Home by BWH

BWH Hotel Group debuted on Monday its 19th brand — Home by BWH — in the midscale extended-stay segment. It's available for developers for new construction at the start and for conversions of existing properties over time. “The extended-stay segment has been outperforming the industry, is driving 25 percent higher revenue than in 2019, and…

Hotels

Hotel Marketing to the Over 50 Set

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel marketing to over 50s, the UAE’s tourism rebound, and a U.S. assist for Tunisian tourism.

Hotel Marketing to the Over 50 Set

Hotels

Hotels Try to Maneuver Past Labor Shortage

Although hotel CEOs did their best to be optimistic, the industry is plagued by post-pandemic issues never seen before.

Hotels Try to Maneuver Past Labor Shortage