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Articles tagged “real estate”

Hotels

Vacasa and Sonder Face Challenges as They Get Ready to Join Airbnb as Public Companies

Will Vacasa and Sonder have the wherewithal as public companies to build their own brands independent of relying on Google and Airbnb, and will their business model challenges be surmountable? There's a ton of potential and so much work ahead for each of the companies.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Vacasa and Sonder Face Challenges as They Get Ready to Join Airbnb as Public Companies

Short-Term Rentals

Skift Short-Term Rental and Outdoor Summit Video: The Evolution of Flex Multifamily Buildings

In this conversation with Will Lucas, founder and CEO of Mint House, we hear more about the Mint House concept, what flex multifamily buildings are, and why they're an investable asset class.

Skift | 3 years ago

Skift Short-Term Rental and Outdoor Summit Video: The Evolution of Flex Multifamily Buildings

Business Travel

3 Questions For a Global Meetings Veteran on the Future of Workplaces

Many office workers will be thinking they’ve never had it so good, working at home with all the comforts that come with it. We're about to find out how office building landlords, and their tenants, draw them back in.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

3 Questions For a Global Meetings Veteran on the Future of Workplaces

Luxury

Which Brand Will Win the Holiday Wearable Battle?

After Peloton’s advertising fiasco, other fitness technology brands will likely step it up this season and market themselves as the “It” holiday gift. And because wearables cost so much less than a Peloton bike — even for the top-of-the-line Apple Watch — chances are they’ll see a surge in seasonal sales.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

Skift Global Forum Preview: Inspirato Pass Offers a Discounted Luxury Ticket Around the World

The best way for travelers to get the most out of their Inspirato Pass is to book early and often. That way shelling out $30,000 a year for the subscription will essentially pay for itself, given the number of high-end trips customers will wind up taking.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: Inspirato Pass Offers a Discounted Luxury Ticket Around the World

Hotels

Nobu Now Sees Lodging as Its ‘Speedboat’

With 18 hotels signed, opened, or under construction, Nobu Hotels is growing its hotel portfolio rapidly. But the chain is focused only on major global markets.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Nobu Now Sees Lodging as Its ‘Speedboat’

Hotels

U.S.-China Trade War Hurts Accor But It Won’t Deter Asia Expansion

The hotel group remains confident the international conflict will pass, as it commits resources to expanding in Asia.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

U.S.-China Trade War Hurts Accor But It Won’t Deter Asia Expansion

Hotels

The La Quinta Brand Is Receiving Plenty of TLC From Wyndham

Chalk up La Quinta's poor performance in the second quarter to nothing more than a blip. The brand has always performed in line with direct competitors. But Wyndham wants to take it to another level.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotels

Hotel Startup Life House’s Hedge: Selling Its Own Tech as Well as Rooms

The lifestyle hotel space has gotten very crowded, especially over the last 18 months. But it appears Life House has a viable fallback plan in place in case expansion plans don't work out.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Hotel Startup Life House’s Hedge: Selling Its Own Tech as Well as Rooms

Hotels

Oyo Is Betting U.S. Strategy on Aggressive Dynamic Pricing

Oyo's dynamic pricing strategy could turn out to be a bit of a double-edged sword in the U.S., where the company faces greater competition. On one hand occupancy is sure to go up for many of its hotel partners, but if a majority of rooms are booked last-minute at incredibly low prices, hotel managers can start enduring some losses.

Danni Santana, Skift | 5 years ago

Oyo Is Betting U.S. Strategy on Aggressive Dynamic Pricing