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Articles tagged “hotels”

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Choice Sees No Letup in Biz Travel Demand as It Expands Extended-Stay Hotels

Choice Hotels had a strong year with lots of growth in 2019. The company is focused on bulking up its extended-stay portfolio to continue the trend in 2020 as corporate travelers look increasingly for more creative options.

Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago

Choice Sees No Letup in Biz Travel Demand as It Expands Extended-Stay Hotels

Hotels

Travel Megatrends 2020: Consumer Brands Jump Into Hospitality Mashups

Consumer brands that see the passion of travelers are taking a leap. These brands are becoming hotel proprietors in greater numbers to reach out to millennials, who see travel as a lifestyle experience. Expect more retailers to invade the hospitality space.

Nancy Trejos, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Megatrends 2020: Consumer Brands Jump Into Hospitality Mashups

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Forecasts Experiences and Dining Will Eclipse Hotel Revenue in 2020

When Tripadvisor first started diversifying away from its hotel-auction business several years ago, it was mostly aspirational because its experiences and dining businesses were relatively small. Now there is a bit of revenue meat on those bones. Still, meaningful profits will be slow going in this competitive climate.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Tripadvisor Forecasts Experiences and Dining Will Eclipse Hotel Revenue in 2020

Business Travel

Coronavirus Puts Travel Advisors to the Test

Confusion and fears surrounding the coronavirus are putting travelers on edge and travel advisors in a difficult spot. Travel advisors can present the facts but should not try to influence cancellation decisions.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus Puts Travel Advisors to the Test

Hotels

Is Airbnb’s Stock Market Debut in 2020 Still On Track?

Sporting some red ink in its financial results doesn't spell doom and gloom for Airbnb's prospects of going public in 2020. On the other hand, the question for employees and investors becomes — at what valuation?

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Is Airbnb’s Stock Market Debut in 2020 Still On Track?

Online Travel

Google Bows to European Pressure and Tests Adding Travel Rivals’ Direct Links

Google has argued for years that its boxed-up and featured hotel, flight, and restaurant results are highlighted because they provide users with the "best answers." But in Europe, regulators may have pushed Google to acquiesce, offering its competitors some air time in its featured results by testing direct links.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Google Bows to European Pressure and Tests Adding Travel Rivals’ Direct Links

Hotels

Europe’s Meininger Hotels Mulls Going Public: Report

After months of problems, Mumbai-headquartered Cox & Kings is now undergoing insolvency proceedings in India. Will Meininger, its hybrid hotel chain, get a new lease on life?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Europe’s Meininger Hotels Mulls Going Public: Report

Business Travel

Travel Agency Expansion Heats Up in the Face of Staffing Challenges

Strong sales are giving travel agencies the means to expand, but they face challenges in finding experienced travel advisors. As a way around this, some are looking to acquire existing agencies or attract more independents to their host operations.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Agency Expansion Heats Up in the Face of Staffing Challenges

Hotels

Short-Term Rentals a Key Factor in Sluggish Hotel Rate Growth

U.S. hoteliers are finding their pricing options constrained because of an influx of both short-term rental supply during peak periods, and because of hotel construction. Hoteliers may decide to get into the short-term rental market or not, but they increasingly have to take it into account when fine-tuning pricing strategies.

Dennis Schaal , Skift | 4 years ago

Short-Term Rentals a Key Factor in Sluggish Hotel Rate Growth

Business Travel

‘Wave Season’ 2020 Brings More Questions From Cruisers on Environment

This year's wave season isn't business as usual for travel advisors. Cruisers are showing a preference for remote destinations, and they are tracking cruise lines' sustainability records like never before.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 4 years ago

‘Wave Season’ 2020 Brings More Questions From Cruisers on Environment