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.

Startups

Travel Startups Shattered Funding Records in 2024. We Tracked Billions in Deals

There were several fundraises in 2024 that topped anything the travel industry has seen in years. Travel startups raised billions more than in 2023 despite the number of deals being roughly the same.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

a boutique hotel in a historic small buildling in the English Cotswolds

Hotels

The Pig's Founder Shares the Recipe for the Boutique Hotel Brand

"People think this is some sort of property game," says Robin Hutson, founder of The Pig brand of boutique hotels. "It's not a property game. ... This is a people game."

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

the ceo of french hotel group accor talks with partners at a champagne reception in cannes, france

Hotels

Accor Bets on Luxury to Close Gap with Marriott and Hilton

Accor aims to expand its share of luxury hotels by debuting its Orient Express brand this year and fine-tuning its other brands, like Fairmont and Sofitel.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

exterior of the entrance of the art deco hotel Rand Tower, Minneapolis a Tribute Portfolio Hotel marriott

Hotels

U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024

Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers — who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time — are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

A hotel run under the Grand Fiesta Americana in Oaxaca, Mexico

Hotels

Posadas, Mexico's Largest Hotel Group, Eyes Jamaica and Aruba

In hotels, as in banking, the real money is in being a capital-light intermediary rather than actually owning things. No wonder Posadas is pursuing its international expansion with an asset-light strategy.

Robert Cole | 1 month ago

Hotels

Hyatt in Talks to Buy Playa Hotels in All-Inclusive Resort Push

Ever since Hyatt acquired Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in 2021, it has been expanding its presence in the all-inclusive resort segment, which has gone upscale in recent years.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

image of an ad for sandals resorts in times square

Hotels

Sandals Resorts to Launch Ad Blitz and Brand Overhaul: 'Made of Caribbean'

Now that all the big hotel chains are muscling into the all-inclusive space, Sandals aims to stand out by reminding travelers of its Caribbean roots.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

a view of a cozy nook with soft chairs at a member's club in london Soho House 76 Dean Street london source soho house

Hotels

Soho House Draws Buyout Offer – at an 80+% Premium

All signs point to the buyout offer being okayed, given that it has support of Soho House's largest shareholder, Ron Burkle, and that it values the company at an 83% premium to its most recent market closing price.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotels

Lark Hotels and Life House Team Up to Manage Lifestyle Properties

The thing about small lifestyle hotels is that they're supposed to be unique and special. But a new joint venture called Lark Hospitality claims it can help run these properties lucratively for owners by applying some best practices at scale.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

gondolas outside the venetian resort in las vegas

Hotels

Hyatt Strikes Deal to Add The Venetian in Las Vegas to Loyalty Program

The agreement helps Hyatt meet surging demand while expanding earning and redemption options for loyalty members in a crucial market.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago