Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: Gary Kelly has been a part of the Southwest family for almost four decades. Will his departure and that of six other board members be enough to keep Elliott happy?
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Powering hotels can be expensive. Energy accounts for 6 percent of all operating costs; on average, U.S. hotels spend $2,196 annually per available room on this line item, according to a report from the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program. For full-service hotels, reducing energy consumption by 10 percent is comparable to raising average daily rate by $1.35. But energy efficiency brings benefits beyond boosting the bottom line.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: The travel industry is rapidly evolving, and the State of Travel 2024 report provides comprehensive insights into the key trends and shifts shaping its future.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Hotel Grand Chancellor is celebrating the arrival of its first new-build hotel with the opening of a 4.5-star property in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday September 11. Located at 80 Wellesley St West – directly across from the soon-to-open New Zealand International Convention Centre in downtown Auckland – the hotel features 191 guest rooms, two F&B venues, dedicated meeting space and fitness centre.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: Meet Ask Skift 2.0 – your upgraded guide to smarter travel knowledge, powered by years of expertise and cutting-edge AI.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
NewcrestImage acquired the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown in Ohio. The deal was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors, with Senior Vice Presidents Tim Osborne and Spencer Davidson representing the institutional seller. “This acquisition underscores our continued appetite for transactions that offer strong growth potential in both market share and asset value,” said Mehul Patel, managing partner and CEO, NewcrestImage.
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Lodging
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas—WorldVue announced that it will be the designated in-room entertainment provider for Loews Hotels & Co properties by 2027. Four additional properties will be implemented this year, with the rest to follow throughout 2025 and beyond. Loews Hotels will eventually deploy the WorldVue HUB within its guestrooms. This new offering represents an advancement in in-room entertainment for New York-based Loews Hotels.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: Travelers are increasingly eager to spend money on experiences than possessions, but that's far from the only reason why travel brands are eager to invest in the sector. They see an industry that's showing no signs of slowing down.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: Pundits predicted that people would return to cities once the pandemic subsided. They have but non-urban stays are still a strong Airbnb category.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: For Rome's tourism chief, cracking down on short-term rentals and managing visitor traffic at Trevi Fountain are the top priorities when it comes to combatting overtourism.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: How can hoteliers choose the right tech partnerships amid a plethora of options? A new study from ZS and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) provides insights on how to select partnerships strategically and make informed tech investments that achieve results.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Skift Take: Japan's casino dreams are ramping up as Osaka IR takes a leap of faith, ditching its exit clause. But with rising costs and public doubts, the stakes are sky-high. Will this gamble succeed, or is Japan risking a costly blunder in a competitive market?
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