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Hotels

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

The New York City Council bill has ignited a fierce debate between supporters who claim it will improve safety and working conditions and opponents who argue it could cripple the hotel industry.

Sean O'Neill | 10 hours ago

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

Hotels

Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest

Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest

Hotels

Skift Power Rankings: Anthony Capuano

Capuano has transformed the world's largest hotelier from an operator of traditional hotels to a group that runs all kinds of lodging, from vacation rentals to luxury cruise ships.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Skift Power Rankings: Anthony Capuano

Hotels

Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive

A fire sale gives a new lease on life to Selina, a brand that reinvented hostels for the TikTok generation but struggled after a debt binge.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive

Hotels

Interest Rate Cuts Could Unlock Hotel Dealmaking: 9 Trends to Watch

Cuts to interest rates would inject much-needed momentum into hotel deals and development. It's time to dust off those "When Rates Fall, Hotels Call" t-shirts you've had in the closet.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Interest Rate Cuts Could Unlock Hotel Dealmaking: 9 Trends to Watch

Business Travel

Hotel Chains Bet on New Ways of Selling to Corporate Travelers

Hotel chains are quietly planning to shift their distribution strategies, aiming to bypass traditional intermediaries and boost direct bookings from corporate travel buyers. But with billions at stake, expect fights from legacy players.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotel Chains Bet on New Ways of Selling to Corporate Travelers

Hotels

Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads

Marriott leads in the competition for the largest membership in a hotel loyalty program, with over 210 million members. But its rivals are hot on its heels.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads

Hotels

Hyatt to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Group Standard International for up to $335 Million

The Standard is part of a category of hotels that Hyatt and all major groups covet. Hyatt's CEO has previously said adding luxury and lifestyle brands can create a “network effect,” driving loyalty program growth and engagement.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hyatt to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Group Standard International for up to $335 Million

Hotels

Hotel Giants Turn to Loyalty Licensing Deals: 10 Things to Know

Major hotel groups are playing Pokémon with their loyalty programs. Instead of collecting rare game cards, they're adding new sets of travelers to their databases. Gotta catch 'em all.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotel Giants Turn to Loyalty Licensing Deals: 10 Things to Know

Hotels

Marriott Signs Loyalty Tie-Up With Sonder Similar to MGM Resorts Deal

Sonder has recently struggled, having not been profitable since going public in a blank check deal in 2022. The heft of Marriott's distribution system will boost the company. Marriott will gain access to Sonder's units, many of which are roomy apartment-style lodging and in neighborhoods where it's hard to build hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Marriott Signs Loyalty Tie-Up With Sonder Similar to MGM Resorts Deal