Booking Holdings’ 6 Brands, Explained
Booking Holdings’ empire is one of the most valuable in the travel industry. We break down the six major brands that bring home the money.
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.
Palisociety Boutique Hotel Chain Expands With Quirky Innkeeper Vibe
No, it's not a low-carb diet club. Palisociety is a brand of 15 boutique hotels. Its design philosophy represents a percolating sector trend.
CEO Brian Chesky Wants to Deepen Moat Between Airbnb and Competitors
Retaining its focus on short-term rentals would probably be the largest contributor to any competitive moat that Airbnb has. Neither of its two largest rivals has that luxury.
Hotels Need New Tech to Improve Staffing Efficiencies: New Skift Research
The vast majority of hoteliers still rely on manual checklists, Excel workbooks, and phone calls for managing staff operations. However, if tech vendors can convince hoteliers to adapt, a new tech category has the potential to generate $1.3 billion annually.
Fairbnb.coop Launches in the UK to Promote Community Tourism
Sustainable tourism organization Fairbnb.coop has launched in the UK.
Hotels Need a Wellness Strategy That Makes Long-Term Sense
Investment analysts are looking at how hotels can profit from emerging consumer interest in wellness and wellness' evolution into a broader concept of well-being.
HomeToGo Earns $155 million in 2022 Revenue, Surpasses Initial Guidance
German vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo’s revenue grew to €146 million ($155 million) in 2022, up 54 percent from the comparable period in 2021. This is well ahead of its initial…
MYNE Acquires German Rival VillaCircle
Berlin-based MYNE, which manages co-ownership of holiday properties, acquired its rival VillaCircle.
Winning and Losing Countries in the Hotel Revenue-Per-Room Race
Among countries of significant size, Israel, Singapore, France, and the United Arab Emirates recently led in revenue per available room, a sign of performance. Plus, this week's hotel deal and development news from worldwide.
The Case for a Sales and Marketing Evolution in Hospitality
Sales and marketing needs to evolve to address the cultural depth luxury consumers now demand. The best hotels are moving beyond "heads-in-beds" marketing to creatively place brands in culture, catering thoughtfully to sub groups and interests. When done right, the resulting glow adds value to businesses owning their brands fully.