Colin Nagy, Skift
Cunard is striking an interesting balance between old-school, traditional luxury and fast-paced, data-driven, adaptive hospitality on its longer journeys across the sea. As competition heats up, the line needs to make a compelling sell to attract a younger audience. But a few currents and trends are colliding that just might make this possible.
1 day ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in hospitality, Google is working with Hyatt among others on a translation device for front desks, and luxury car companies are partnering with high-end hotels. And don't miss our upcoming Skift Call on Jan. 16 about what's really going on with financial pessimism in 2019.
1 week ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in hospitality, Marriott said its massive data breach wasn't quite as bad as originally thought. Then, we have a long read on how hotels are navigating the rocky road of incorporating homesharing into their businesses.
3 weeks ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in hospitality, Airbnb reportedly is leading a $75 million investment round into Lyric Hospitality, possibly getting deeper into property management. Then don't miss our 25 Travel Moments That Mattered in 2018, including commission cuts for meeting planners, panic buttons, and more.
1 month ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in hospitality, we have three stories on Airbnb's global doings. The homesharing platform acquired French company Luckey Homes, helped form a vacation rental association in Japan, and settled a lawsuit in Miami.
1 month ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Jumeirah Group is certainly ratcheting up its plans. Broadening its brand portfolio will help with name recognition.
1 month ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in hospitality, we had news from the International Luxury Travel Market that Jumeirah Group is launching a new upper upscale lifestyle brand in 2019. In other news, Airbnb turns its marketing focus to its 600,000 Superhosts.
1 month ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
Business travelers and commuters may be Amtrak's bread and butter, but many leisure travelers have decades of warm feelings for its sleeper cars, and the old-fashioned hospitality they afford.
2 months ago
AccorHotels + Skift
Europe’s appetite for cutting-edge design, community-driven approaches, and contemporary food and beverage concepts is constantly evolving. Hotel brands, developers, and other leaders in the industry should take note.
2 months ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
This week in hospitality, Marriott revealed a gargantuan security breach involving 500 million Starwood guests. And, as Airbnb continues on its path to going public, the company hired a longtime Amazon executive as its new chief financial officer.
2 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
The United Kingdom and European Union have finally agreed on a Brexit deal — but the drama isn't over yet. The UK parliament still needs to give its approval and at the moment, that isn't looking likely.
2 months ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
From co-working spaces to restaurant reservations, AccorHotels has demonstrated its willingness to make acquisitions, investments, or strategic partnerships outside of hospitality. It is all in an effort to become an all-in-one experience platform serving consumers no matter what their needs are, and investors seem to like it.
2 months ago