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

Bulgari Hotels Sees Unhurried Growth as a Way to Retain Its Cachet

Having a hotel in every gateway city and resort destination may look rich. But Bulgari is wise to preserve the rarity of its brand by keeping its joint venture with Marriott small.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

airbnb ceo Brian chesky day two skift global forum source skift

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Denies Buying Scottish Firm Letting Cloud

Several news outlets reported erroneously that Airbnb acquired Scottish property portal Letting Cloud. But Airbnb has denied all reports, stating it has not and does not intend to acquire this company.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 years ago

Tyler Morse is the chairman and CEO of MCR at skift future of lodging conference march 2023 london source skift

Hotels

Full Video: MCR CEO Tyler Morse at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Airport hotels can become lively attractions in their own right. Hotels can sell five-hour stays as easily as 24-hour stays. Not every hotel has to be sold via online travel agencies, MCR Hotels CEO Tyler Morse said.

Skift | 2 years ago

Norhart developed buildings in Minnesota

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals Find an Ally in Build-For-Rent Developers

Built-for-rent projects get a lot of hype, and sure, they suit the socio-economic environment of a tight housing market and a renter-friendly one. But worries about growing inequalities and elusive home ownership persist.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 years ago

Hotels

Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, doesn't follow the crowd. He's taking steps to combat overtourism and brand bloat in Japan while testing travel subscriptions. And he wants to bring Japanese inns to America.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Hotels

Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Accor is focused on setting itself apart by offering more than just a place to stay. Jean-Jacques Morin, a top Accor executive, discussed that and more at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Hotels

Club Med Aims to Shift Upmarket With New Resorts and Ad Campaign

It's reassuring to see numerous Club Med all-inclusive resorts rebounding post-pandemic and that the company has upgraded many to attract affluent millennial parents. But some experts question its new marketing campaign and strategy.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Full Video: Airbnb Global Head of Hosting Talks Fees, Taxes and Services for Hosts

Powell discussed the importance of hosting, and also unexpected fees, explaining that Airbnb has introduced an all-inclusive pricing option — excluding taxes — to improve transparency.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Business Travel

Extended Stay Specialists Court Influencers to Help Fill Apartments

Long-term accommodation providers are calling on digital creators and TikTok influencers to showcase their brands to new audiences, shifting the conversation away from tourists to remote workers and digital nomads.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Announcements

Launching the Skift AI Travel Newsletter

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to transform sectors across the travel industry. This newsletter will keep you informed every step of the way.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago