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Future of Lodging

As the lines continue to blur between hotels and short-term rentals, Skift is focused on the technology and the consumer behaviors that are driving this. Follow our coverage across the wide world of lodging, from traditional hotels and motels to urban short-term rentals and traditional vacation rentals.

Hotels

Hilton vs. Marriott: Things We Learned From the Business Wars Podcast

At heart, the hotel business is an old-fashioned affair. That's precisely why histories of titans like Hilton and Marriott can be so valuable. Lessons from past crises can shed light on today's dynamics.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

U.S. Hotels Likely to Finish Year Strong Thanks to Group Bookings

A top investment bank points to signs that augur well for fourth-quarter hotel company performance. One key factor is rising bookings for group events. Plus, other news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Alan Woinski and Sean O'Neill, Skift | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

NYC Short-Term Rental Enforcer to Provide Early Reprieve From New Registration Rules

Platforms and hosts will get some breathing room from the city in the early days after the registration rules kick in. There are enough moving parts to keep most of the fines at bay in the short term.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Airbnb’s Impact on NYC Hotels: Winners, Losers, and Dueling Forecasts of New Law

You'd think a shrinking supply of short-term rentals would be a big boost to hotels. But it's not at all clear how it will play out, and some will benefit more than others.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Speculation Blooms After KSL/Hersha Deal: Top Stories in Hotels

The biggest story in hotel deals and development this week was that KSL Capital Partners said on Monday it wants to take Hersha Hospitality Trust private. But it was just one of many that the Daily Lodging Report newsletter covered.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Hotel Group Sonesta Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Junk Fee’ Disclosure

A growing number of class-action lawsuits could become a new headache for hotel companies as the U.S. spotlight shines on "junk fees."

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s NYC Listings Could Be Down 70% after September 5

Airbnb will survive the regulatory clampdown in New York City as it only generated about 1% of its 2022 revenue. Still, the city is an important market, and this will hurt.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Hyatt Now Discloses Resort Fee Up-Front, but Hotel ‘Junk Fee’ Issues Remain

Marriott said in May it would include resort fees in the first prices travelers see on its site and app. Hyatt and MGM Resorts have also made a change. Which hotel group will be next?

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

KSL Buys Hersha Hospitality for $1.4 Billion in Private Equity Bet on Lifestyle Hotels

Smaller owners of hotels are finding it tough to compete against giant players like Host. The Hersha takeover may not be the last opportunistic move by private equity we see in the lifestyle hotel segment.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

News Blog

Hilton to More Than Double Its Luxury Hotel Footprint in Asia Pacific

From today's Daily Lodging Report newsletter: Nikkei Asia published an article on Hilton planning to expand its luxury offerings in Asia. Hilton will be bringing its Waldorf Astoria brand to Malaysia, Vietnam, India, and other countries for the first time as part of its plans to open 25 new luxury hotels in the Asia Pacific region over the next few years. That's up…

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago