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Articles tagged “starwood”

Hotels

Marriott CEO Interview: Buying Starwood and Its $13 Billion Bet on Loyalty

That didn't take too long now, did it? In all seriousness, however, this mega-merger was certainly a long one in the making, filled with plenty of twists and turns. Now, we hope, comes the even more interesting part in the next chapter of the story.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Marriott CEO Interview: Buying Starwood and Its $13 Billion Bet on Loyalty

Hotels

Starwood’s Hospitality Legacy After the Marriott Merger

Starwood Hotels & Resorts as we know it may be going away now that it'll be owned by Marriott International, but its history of innovation has had a lasting impact on the hospitality industry as a whole.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Starwood’s Hospitality Legacy After the Marriott Merger

Hotels

Every One of Marriott’s 30 Hotel Brands, Explained

Read on for our takes on all 30 of Marriott's brands.

Deanna Ting and Greg Oates, Skift | 8 years ago

Every One of Marriott’s 30 Hotel Brands, Explained

Hotels

Merging Marriott and Starwood Corporate Cultures, According to Marriott’s HR Chief

The one thing about mergers and acquisitions that isn't usually discussed? Bringing different company cultures together. That'll be key to the success of Marriott's acquisition of Starwood, and Marriott's Global Chief Human Resources Officer David Rodriguez knows it.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Merging Marriott and Starwood Corporate Cultures, According to Marriott’s HR Chief

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Marriott-Starwood Merger Receives Final Approval

If there were any doubts about the Marriott-Starwood deal getting done, you can now toss them out because of the approval from Chinese regulators. Now, let's get on with it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

Marriott-Starwood Merger Receives Final Approval

Tourism

Cuba’s Hotel Challenges: A Guide to All the Projects in Process

Although Cuba won't say it, the country is ill-prepared for the influx of new visitors and the necessary development.

Claire Boobbyer, Skift | 8 years ago

Cuba’s Hotel Challenges: A Guide to All the Projects in Process

Hotels

How Smart Hotels Use Messaging to Connect With Guests

Hotels are finally beginning to implement messaging strategies that make it easier for their guests to get in touch with them via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, and the like. But how are they doing that, and what's next in messaging?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

How Smart Hotels Use Messaging to Connect With Guests

Hotels

Marriott and Starwood Say Their Deal Is Taking Longer Than They Hoped

Recent reports alleging that Marriott has "buyer's remorse" about the deal, while scintillating, don't seem very logical when you think of all the effort both Marriott and Starwood have put into making this deal a reality.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Marriott and Starwood Say Their Deal Is Taking Longer Than They Hoped

Business Travel

Corporate Travel Is Bracing for the Impact of the Marriott-Starwood Merger

It could still be several weeks before the Marriott-Starwood deal is wrapped up — and much longer before the two companies are integrated — but travel buyers and travel management companies are wise to start preparing now for eventual negotiations with the bulked-up company.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 8 years ago

Corporate Travel Is Bracing for the Impact of the Marriott-Starwood Merger

Hotels

Big Hotel Chains Ditch Full-Service Properties in Favor of the Light-Touch Approach

The growth of select-service brands from the major hotel companies isn't slowing down at all, and for good reason: They're easier to finance, build, and there's a clear demand for them. In short, it's a clear sign that hotels are learning to listen to what customers really want, as well as adapt to the new on-demand economy.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Big Hotel Chains Ditch Full-Service Properties in Favor of the Light-Touch Approach