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Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

Coronavirus

How the Pandemic Made This Investment Firm a Leading U.S. Hotel Player Overnight

Highgate's mega-hotel portfolio acquisition makes it a top national hotel landlord, and it is likely just the beginning of further pandemic investment opportunities across the entire hospitality industry.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Four Seasons Sees 20-Year-Old Private Homes Business as Integral Part of Pandemic Strategy

Four Seasons isn't straying too far from the traditional hotel model when it comes to finding revenue during the pandemic, but Private Retreats is a smart tool to appeal to changing traveler demands surrounding complete control of a stay.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Airlines

Here’s Where Travel Donated During the 2020 Election Cycle

The various sectors of the U.S. travel industry favor former Vice President Joe Biden and shifted support from Republican to Democratic congressional candidates since 2016.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Wyndham Achieves Pandemic Rarity for Hotel Industry: Profitability

Wyndham snapped quickly back to profitability from pandemic losses, but there is still plenty of work ahead to get back to 2019 performance levels.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Investor Giant Blackstone Stands Ready With $252 Billion to Invest: Travel Can Benefit

Blackstone wants to expand its investments in flashy segments like e-commerce and sustainable energy, but the tanked travel sector may offer the most attractive prices and upswing.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Marriott Throws Hat Into the Work-From-Hotel Ring

Marriott and Hilton entering the work-from-hotel space puts smaller hotel companies on defense, as the bigger brands have significantly more room to expand and compete — if they think it's worth it.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

It's Still A Waiting Game For Hotel Investors, As Owners Still Have High Valuations In Mind

It's nearly time for opportunistic investors like Starwood Capital's Barry Sternlicht to swoop in on distressed hotel assets, but they'd better have the pockets to stomach at least another year of no returns on investment.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

The Rescheduled Summer Olympics Won't Save Struggling Japanese Hotels

Athletes go for gold at the Olympic Games, but hoteliers don't typically walk away with many prizes in the form of long-term revenue gains from the global mega-event.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Accor’s Lifestyle Brand Expansion Continues With Mondrian Return to London

Mondrian's London return may only entail one hotel, but it represents the beginning of a massive development pipeline for Accor's lifestyle hotel division in partnership with SBE.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Victories Are All Relative Now for Hotel Giant IHG

Revenue improved for IHG in the third quarter, but there is still too much weakness in the travel economy (and IHG's own portfolio) to call this a win.

Cameron Sperance | 4 years ago