Deanna Ting, Skift
Does this mean that Wyndham's experiment in creating a simple, straightforward loyalty program for the everyday traveler failed? Maybe, but not necessarily. It just means that there are some laws in travel loyalty programs that are there for a reason.
1 month ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
These were the 10 biggest deals in travel in 2018. Were they the smartest decisions? We'll know in a few years. Hospitality-related acquisitions dominated our list; the online travel agencies made some big investments, but were absent as big buyers.
3 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Having finally stepped out on its own, Wyndham Hotels is in pursuit of what every major hospitality company is today: more scale, improved guest experiences, and more bookings.
8 months ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
While brand considerations must be made on a property-by-property basis, Skift Research's proprietary Brand Matrix analysis ranks Marriott and Hilton at the top.
1 year ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
What else could — or should — Wyndham buy this year? Or what new brands could it possibly add at this point?
1 year ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift Research
There may not be a "one size fits all" model for all hotel properties, but our latest research report highlights key items for hotel owners to think about when it comes to operating structures and branding strategies in today's environment.
1 year ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti wasn't kidding when he told us he had big plans for 2018 at last year's Skift Global Forum.
1 year ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
The chief marketing officer of La Quinta Inns & Suites offers a glimpse of how the hotel company is thinking about business traveler needs. It's not a segment anyone can take for granted.
1 year ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
The hospitality industry continues to tweak its various loyalty programs. But is this what customers really want?
2 years ago
Alexandra E. Petri, Skift
What does it take to lead La Quinta?
3 years ago
Associated Press
La Quinta appears to be stalling after a very promising start post-IPO. And those impairment charges are never cheery news.
3 years ago
Katia Dmitrieva , Bloomberg
Wayne Goldberg had been the La Quinta CEO for nearly a decade and guided the company through its IPO in 2014 but the brand's subpar perform of late apparently caught up to him.
4 years ago