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Travel Technology

Stayntouch CEO Aims to Defy the Odds in Hotel Tech Against Oracle Hospitality

It’s never been easier to start a travel tech business, but it’s also never been trickier to scale one. Former equity analyst Tom Underwood became the CEO of Stayntouch because he believes the startup can defy the odds.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Hotels

Blackstone’s $305 Million Hotel Grab Shines Light on Acquisition Climate

Major real estate and investment groups like Blackstone and MCR Hotels will garner the most headlines around hotel acquisitions coming out of the pandemic. There's simply not enough brands out there for a company like Marriott to make a splash on the M&A front.

Cameron Sperance | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Hilton, Marriott, and IHG Are Making Affordable Brands Development Priorities

Luxury and lifestyle hotels may be the shiniest assets in a hotel company’s portfolio, but investors want to be where the travelers are. That means pumping money into more affordable offerings like Hilton’s Tru, IHG’s Holiday Inn, and Marriott’s Fairfield Inn — all concepts that snapped back fast from the pandemic.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Coronavirus

Video: Taking Stock of Hospitality’s Recovery at this Critical Moment

Watch a full session from our recent online event devoted to hotels and hospitality, and post-pandemic marketing strategy and planning.

Skift | 3 years ago

Online Travel

Group That Operates TWA Hotel Buys Chinese Tech Firm After President Trump’s National Security Order

This investment gives hotel tech firm StayNTouch a chance to regain its footing. It comes after six months of uncertainty due to the Trump Administration's forced sale.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

TWA Hotel Looks to Stabilize After Rocky Takeoff

The mixed reviews of the TWA hotel on social media are not uncommon for a property that — let's face it — opened too early. What will keep customers coming, however, is the chance to experience a nostalgic hotel design that will hit home with travelers.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

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