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Hotels
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.
Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago
Airlines
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.
Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago
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.
Joey Tyson and Sean O'Neill, Skift | 1 year ago
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.
Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago
Online Travel
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.
Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago
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.
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
Travel Technology
Investing in holograms is bold and risky. But who knows? It may appeal to some guests. And, imagine all the social media posts.
Justin Dawes | 2 years ago
News Blog
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…
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.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
Although hotel CEOs did their best to be optimistic, the industry is plagued by post-pandemic issues never seen before.
Andrea Doyle, Skift | 2 years ago
