Danni Santana, Skift
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.
1 week ago
Danni Santana, Skift
Hotel chains are always in search of the next big thing in innovation or loyalty that will give them an edge over the competition. But in discussions with industry professionals at the NYU Hospitality Conference this week, it seems most would be willing to settle for reliable Wi-Fi and USB ports in rooms. Maybe simple is better?
1 month ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
It looks like Wyndham's in the market for another midscale brand, but it probably won't happen this year.
3 months ago
Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift
The hotel industry is just waking up to the problem of plastic waste, but this is a two-way street. Hotels rely on this convenient, affordable material just as much as travelers do. The real struggle is turning newfound global awareness and municipal legislation into swift action.
3 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Accor as a takeover target? Stranger things have happened. (Anbang, anyone?) No matter what transpires in hospitality going forward, though, it's clear that consolidation is here to stay.
3 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Arguments can be made for a number of sides, but the truth is there's no true winner or loser here, if we're being totally honest.
4 months ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Wyndham pulled an about-face on its award-winning loyalty program last week. Perhaps aligning every award room in the hotel's network to the same price wasn't sustainable after all.
5 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Does this mean that Wyndham's experiment in creating a simple, straightforward loyalty program for the everyday traveler failed? Maybe, but not necessarily. It just means that there are some laws in travel loyalty programs that are there for a reason.
5 months ago
Isaac Carey, Skift
The hotel conglomerate shouldn't rely too much on one brand to drive domestic growth, but so far that's exactly what's happening.
5 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
You can bet the incredible brand recognition of the Caesars name will still prove to be a double-edged sword as Caesars tries to delve deeper into the non-gaming space.
6 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
So, what will Wyndham be buying next year?
9 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Implementation of panic buttons, or employee safety devices, for hotel employees is a good start, but it should just be the beginning of the much broader measures the entire global hospitality industry should take to ensure the safety of every single person who walks through its doors.
10 months ago