Hotel Earnings: 7 Things We Learned From Companies in the Skift Travel 200
Hotels recently discovered that they'd rather have fewer guests paying more. But can they keep holding the line on prices as they face other challenges?
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.
Hyatt Checks Out of Hotel Ownership, But Eyes More Deals Like Mr & Mrs Smith
You might think "asset-light" means "we don't own stuff." In Hyatt's case, it means: "We don't own hotels, except when we occasionally buy some so we can flip them at a profit and help fund our M&A."
Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest
Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups.
Skift Power Rankings: Anthony Capuano
Capuano has transformed the world's largest hotelier from an operator of traditional hotels to a group that runs all kinds of lodging, from vacation rentals to luxury cruise ships.
Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive
A fire sale gives a new lease on life to Selina, a brand that reinvented hostels for the TikTok generation but struggled after a debt binge.
Interest Rate Cuts Could Unlock Hotel Dealmaking: 9 Trends to Watch
Cuts to interest rates would inject much-needed momentum into hotel deals and development. It's time to dust off those "When Rates Fall, Hotels Call" t-shirts you've had in the closet.
Hotel Chains Bet on New Ways of Selling to Corporate Travelers
Hotel chains are quietly planning to shift their distribution strategies, aiming to bypass traditional intermediaries and boost direct bookings from corporate travel buyers. But with billions at stake, expect fights from legacy players.
Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads
Marriott leads in the competition for the largest membership in a hotel loyalty program, with over 210 million members. But its rivals are hot on its heels.
Hyatt to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Group Standard International for up to $335 Million
The Standard is part of a category of hotels that Hyatt and all major groups covet. Hyatt's CEO has previously said adding luxury and lifestyle brands can create a “network effect,” driving loyalty program growth and engagement.
Hotel Giants Turn to Loyalty Licensing Deals: 10 Things to Know
Major hotel groups are playing Pokémon with their loyalty programs. Instead of collecting rare game cards, they're adding new sets of travelers to their databases. Gotta catch 'em all.