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Hotels
Two U.S. federal agencies warned hotel companies that using the same pricing software as rivals use may risk violating antitrust law in highly concentrated markets.
Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago
With the upcoming Formula 1 event adding urgency to the negotiations, the outcome of this standoff will also reflect the power dynamics between labor and management in an evolving job market.
Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 6 months ago
Testing the waters with the announcement of the Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE government has gone to the deep end, announcing a federal level gaming authority. Chaired by the former CEO of MGM, this new authority sets the stage for a full-blown gambling industry.
Josh Corder | 8 months ago
Attorneys representing Las Vegas' most prominent hotels argue the lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to keep room rates high lacks a very important piece of evidence — proof of communication between any of the defendants.
Mike Scarcella, Reuters | 1 year ago
News Blog
Caesars Entertainment is adding an online travel agency business model, as it launches a new website that lets guests books flights as well as their accommodation. The resort operator’s new “Caesars Rewards Travel Bundle” venture, as reported by Skift’s Daily Lodging Report, is powered by Snowstorm Technologies. To coincide with the new Caesars website (caesars.com/flights-hotels)…
Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago
Caesars Entertainment and SL Green confirmed in a New York Times story that they are partnering up to bid for a downtown New York City casino license. The two plan to redevelop 1515 Broadway in Times Square as an entertainment and gaming destination. Caesars Palace Times Square will even be designed to include a Broadway Theater for The Lion King. Since…
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
Gambling is currently banned in the UAE. However, as the oil-dependent economies in the Middle East pivot towards tourism, speculation is rife that gambling in some form may be permitted in the country. Will casinos hit the Dubai jackpot?
Lisa Barrington and Farah Master, Reuters | 2 years ago
Coronavirus
Nobody is anticipating any major financial windfall news from Marriott this week, but shareholders still want to hear where future growth is coming from during an investor update. All-inclusive resorts and home rentals, relatively new divisions of the company, will certainly be on the list.
Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago
Struggling hospitality companies keep taking the insurance companies to court over denied claims during the pandemic. They're highly unlikely to win.
Airlines
The CDC has released its first guidelines for Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 but stopped short of removing warnings against travel. However, it's not clear if the guidance will make much difference as more and more people book flights and hotels.
Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago
