Oberoi to Build 7-Star Hotels in India
Oberoi is looking at five places in India to build "seven-star" properties. Meanwhile, China is roaring back, Dusit is expanding quickly, and other hotel development news from across the globe.
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.
Online Travel Companies Make a Bundle Investing Customer Cash
The major thing new in online travel companies holding onto customer cash and investing it is that interest rates are a lot higher, and they are taking advantage. The rich get richer.
Billionaire’s Sommerro Hotel in Oslo Taps Into Immersive Neighborhood Trend
Billionaire Petter Stordalen's new hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, and his soon-to-open sister property, Villa Inkognito, are noteworthy. They take the experiential travel trend in new directions.
Hotels Put New Focus on Mental Well-Being of Workers in ‘Always On’ Industry
Hotels realize that thoroughly addressing their employees' mental health not only helps them retain staff, but goes a long way in cultivating a happy workforce more likely to improve the guest experience.
Starwood’s SH Hotels Looks for Developers Aligned on Luxury and Sustainability
Starwood Capital has bet on two trends with SH Hotels. It seems likely that the rich will get richer, boosting demand for luxury hotels. It also seems likely climate change will worsen, increasing the demand for sustainability.
Skift Future of Lodging Forum: Last Year Vs. This Year
With the Future of Lodging Forum coming to London on March 29, it’s the perfect opportunity to look back at last year’s inaugural event, and share how we will build upon those ideas. Take a look, and be sure to reserve your seat soon as space is limited.
Inspirato’s Problems Run Deep Despite Blame on Macroeconomic Issues
Despite fears of a looming recession, luxury travel has been very strong. However, luxury subscription brand Inspirato has slashed its workforce and downgraded full-year guidance, seemingly hiding deeper issues within the company behind a veil of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Blackstone, Starwood, Other Big Hotel Investors Prep for Dealmaking Rush Later This Year
When every investor in a sector says they're "cautiously optimistic," watch out.
Google Leveraged User Data to Dominate Online Advertising: Lawsuit
Google advises "we never sell your personal information." But it should add the following disclaimer: But we make an almost unfathomable amount of money from it.
Accor’s Corporate Reorg, Explained
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor’s corporate reorganization, low-cost Transatlantic losses, and Marriott’s blended future.