Articles tagged “ian schrager”

Hotels

Marriott’s Edition Hotels Face Challenge of Scaling Up Uniqueness

Replicating a lifestyle hotel brand worldwide is a bit like walking on a tightrope blindfolded. Only the skilled survive. Marriott's Edition is up to the challenge, according to the brand's boss. Expect an acrobatic 2023.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Marriott’s Edition Hotels Face Challenge of Scaling Up Uniqueness

Coronavirus

IHG Turns to Greater China to Expand Global Development

The Americas still takes the (slightly) biggest piece of IHG's development pipeline pie, but Greater China is vaulting forward each year with new signings and higher room counts for the company behind brands like Holiday Inn and InterContinental.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

IHG Turns to Greater China to Expand Global Development

Coronavirus

Ian Schrager’s Hotel the First in New York City to Roll Out Vaccine Mandate for Guests

The U.S. hotel industry’s recovery is volatile heading into fall, especially in major cities. A vaccine mandate like at Ian Schrager’s Public Hotel is an added security blanket — but a bigger hotel company might face legal challenges trying to implement something like this in more anti-vax parts of the country.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Ian Schrager’s Hotel the First in New York City to Roll Out Vaccine Mandate for Guests

Coronavirus

Ian Schrager Wants to Upend the Luxury Sector With Relaunch of Public Hotels

It is not the first time Ian Schrager has attempted to brand Public as the next big thing for hotels with its “luxury for all” mantra. But the pandemic primed the travel market where this kind of high-end, limited-service brand has a real shot at growth.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Ian Schrager Wants to Upend the Luxury Sector With Relaunch of Public Hotels

Hotels

Hotels Are Reviving Nightclubs to Boost Visibility

The nightlife industry has long been riddled with fly-by-night club closures and seedy venues. Now a handful of powerful hoteliers are changing that by launching new nightlife concepts — and parlaying them into higher room rates. Who says disco is dead?

Jennifer Parker, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels Are Reviving Nightclubs to Boost Visibility

Hotels

Ian Schrager on How Hotels Get Technology Wrong

The hospitality industry shouldn't forget its humanity, while continuing to innovate - just in a sensible and appropriate way. Strong message.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Ian Schrager on How Hotels Get Technology Wrong

Hotels

Skift Global Forum Preview: How Studio 54 Shaped Ian Schrager’s Life in Hospitality

Ian Schrager opens up about his history in hospitality, and there's more to come at Skift Global Forum in New York. Trust us — you don't want to miss this interview.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: How Studio 54 Shaped Ian Schrager’s Life in Hospitality

Hotels

Ian Schrager Calls Out Hotel Industry’s Airbnb Strategy as Misguided

If hotels could out-innovate Airbnb, then Schrager is right that would certainly be part of the answer to the threat posed by the homesharing company. However, Airbnb is more nimble than many big chains. And they are unlikely to give up their legislative efforts anytime soon.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 6 years ago

Ian Schrager Calls Out Hotel Industry’s Airbnb Strategy as Misguided

Hotels

10 Biggest Hotel Headlines of a Busy Summer 2017

So much for taking a summer vacation. This year, the hotel industry was busy making major moves and investments, as well as launching new brands, properties, and policies.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

10 Biggest Hotel Headlines of a Busy Summer 2017

Hotels

Pod Hotels Owner Is Thinking Small to Grow Big

Boutique hotelier Richard Born is betting big on micro-hotels — and he isn't alone these days. Will most hotels going forward take the same approach? Or will hotel guests eventually tire of tiny rooms?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Pod Hotels Owner Is Thinking Small to Grow Big