Gillian Tan and Patrick Clark, Bloomberg
A nationwide slowdown in room demand has hit New York City hotels harder than most cities and the owners of Ritz-Carlton Central Park are looking for a way out.
6 days ago
Danni Santana, Skift
Arne Sorenson thanked all his well-wishers Friday but then got right to business. Marriott had a so-so quarter but held out great promise for its expanded homesharing business. But you'll have to wait until 2020 to see any results.
2 weeks ago
David McLaughlin, Bloomberg
These are some pretty serious allegations but we'll have to wait and see how far this one gets before any juicy details emerge.
2 weeks ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
When Expedia announced the acquisition of HomeAway in 2015, then-CFO Mark Okerstrom called it "a huge opportunity on a go-forward basis." Today, it still is, but now-CEO Okerstrom said the short-term rental business must strive to gain "harder yards." The ground game is tougher than anyone realized.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
But Mark Hoplamazian didn't say Hyatt would never try it out again.
3 weeks ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Despite a vocal minority of unhappy loyalty program members, Marriott still appears to be dominating loyalty rankings. Perhaps this squeaky wheel doesn't need any grease.
3 weeks ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
This news will trigger responses from elated to downright furious, whether you're a Bonvoy member, Marriott hotel owner, a property manager, or just someone concerned about the growth of homesharing around the world.
3 weeks ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
The hotel industry is just waking up to the problem of plastic waste, but this is a two-way street. Hotels rely on this convenient, affordable material just as much as travelers do. The real struggle is turning newfound global awareness and municipal legislation into swift action.
3 weeks ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Despite a rocky integration with Starwood Preferred Guest, Marriott performed well in this year’s loyalty rankings. Southwest Airlines, meanwhile, continued its reliable drumbeat of dominance.
4 weeks ago
Patrick Clark , Bloomberg
This unusual style of construction has been gaining popularity over the past few years. Still, despite its advantages, upfront costs and limited factory size could make more widespread adoption slow.
1 month ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
In a thoughtful touch, real estate mogul Steven Witkoff is naming Drew Las Vegas after his late son who died of an opioid addiction, and Witkoff plans to use some of the revenues to fund a foundation that battles addiction. The resort will be a Marriott property on the north end of The Strip that will emphasize non-gaming options.
1 month ago
