Frederik Balfour , Bloomberg
As Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts CEO J. Allen Smith said recently at Skift Global Forum in New York City: "Residential is absolutely central to our business strategy." So expect plenty more luxury hotel brands to expand in this space if they haven't already.
4 months ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
Even though the glamping concept has made a comeback, let's just hope the actual term "glamping" doesn't.
4 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
As luxury travel continues to democratize, brands that want to attract the super-wealthy need to come up with new and better strategies.
5 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
As a large independent hotel company with a distinctive luxury brand, Four Seasons is always going to be a takeover target but it sounds like it is more likely to be a buyer rather than a seller.
5 months ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
What appear to be simple marketing schemes are in fact thoughtful curations that have the double effect of attracting new customers and, if executed correctly, their return. Happy children mean happy parents and there's no better way to secure another booking.
7 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Hotels can spend a surprising amount of time on bathroom amenities. Why? Because guests — especially big-spending ones — actually pay attention to what they put on their hair and body when they take a shower.
9 months ago
Laura Powell, Skift
The general manager of Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris once told us that "the bathroom says everything about a hotel." We agree. Focusing on the bathroom amenities — the soaps, lotions, and potions — provides a valuable insight into the brand story.
9 months ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
In a few years, Belize will likely be a very different destination than it is today. Hotel developers are leading a pivot away from backpackers to luxury travel.
11 months ago
Elin McCoy, Bloomberg
When tech and food converge like this in hospitality, what's not to love? In this case, we'll gladly ask for another glass or two.
12 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
We're very much looking forward to seeing what Silva can do about growing the Jumeirah brand, and how he'll handle its new, soon-to-be-launched lifestyle brand.
1 year ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Luxury hospitality is no longer defined by marble bathrooms and turndown service. To compete and appeal to today's luxury guest, hotels have to be a lot smarter and more thoughtful than ever before.
1 year ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Everyone has different ideas and approaches for the next big thing in luxury hospitality, from digital innovation and more personalization to smarter, more intuitive service, and better dining experiences.
1 year ago