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Articles tagged “starwood”

Hotels

Data Breach Impacts 20 Properties From Major Hotel Chains

Again, we have to ask: Why aren't hotels doing more to prevent these kinds of credit card data breaches, and why does it take operators so long to inform their customers?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Data Breach Impacts 20 Properties From Major Hotel Chains

Hotels

Is China Holding the Marriott-Starwood Deal Hostage?

In China, anything is possible when it comes to antitrust clearance and there are a number of potential reasons why regulatory authorities there extended their review of the Marriott-Starwood merger. This prolonged waiting game could be part of a larger strategy to extract concessions and finish off part of what Anbang started in March.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Is China Holding the Marriott-Starwood Deal Hostage?

Hotels

Chinese Extend Review of Marriott-Starwood Deal

You're probably wondering — as are we — if this delay in Chinese regulatory approval of the Marriott-Starwood deal has something to do with the fact that one of China's largest insurance companies tried to buy Starwood earlier this year in a dramatic bidding war, only to step away at the 11th hour, reportedly because Chinese regulators frowned on the idea. We'll certainly be looking into this more.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Business Travel

What Marriott Knows About the Needs of Next-Gen Business Travelers

Soon, Marriott's leadership will begin the task of deciding which Starwood brands will exist going forward. Until then, the hotel giant is working to create a better technology platform for its properties to serve guests with.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

What Marriott Knows About the Needs of Next-Gen Business Travelers

Hotels

The Disappointing Life of Hotel Industry Booking Site Room Key

You would think hoteliers would have learned a few things from their foray with Travelweb in the early 2000s but, as Room Key shows, they obviously did not.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

The Disappointing Life of Hotel Industry Booking Site Room Key

Hotels

The Current State of Keyless Entry at Big Hotel Brands

Last year marked a pivotal moment in terms of keyless room technology, as Starwood, Hilton, Marriott, and other brands announced investments in the mobile tech. And while there is consumer uptake, this still feels like a transitional technology that has us asking: What's next?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

The Current State of Keyless Entry at Big Hotel Brands

Hotels

Marriott-Starwood Deal Gets Antitrust Clearance From the European Union

Starwood shareholders probably want Marriott's stock price to rebound following the Brexit vote if they want to get a better deal from the merger.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Marriott-Starwood Deal Gets Antitrust Clearance From the European Union

Hotels

Following Marriott’s Lead, Starwood’s Aloft Pilots an In-Room Streaming Service

Consider this the eventual next evolution of making your hotel room a real home away from home.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Following Marriott’s Lead, Starwood’s Aloft Pilots an In-Room Streaming Service

Hotels

For Hotel CEOs, Understanding the Magic Behind Branding Has Never Been More Crucial

The biggest news from last week’s hospitality conferences was that there wasn’t much news. But where there was, it all had to do with a single theme: branding. Here’s why.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

For Hotel CEOs, Understanding the Magic Behind Branding Has Never Been More Crucial

Hotels

Marriott CEO Interview: Speaking Up on Social Issues and Building a Huge Brand

Marriott is already one of the biggest players in the hospitality industry and in a few months, it'll be the biggest. Whatever the company decides to do — whether that's speaking up for LGBT rights and issues or pushing more direct bookings — is having a larger impact on the industry as a whole, and we spoke with CEO Arne Sorenson for his take on those issues, and other big challenges facing hospitality.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Marriott CEO Interview: Speaking Up on Social Issues and Building a Huge Brand