Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Skift Take: Minor Hotels is transforming its Anantara brand, spreading its traditional resort-focused roots in Asia, and growing an urban luxury hotel portfolio in Europe. Minor Hotels Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With both fraudsters and guests engaging in bad behavior, chargebacks are becoming all too common for hotels—to the point where many merchants have given up the fight in combatting them. But now more than ever, hoteliers have the tools to protect and earn back revenue, and it starts with proactive preparation.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Minor Hotels has signed the management letting rights for the landmark 64-storey Queens Wharf Residences development from early 2025. The post Minor Hotels signs management letting rights for Queens Wharf Residences appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Perth Airport is set to introduce its first hotel on the estate in 2027, under a management agreement with Accor, as part of a $5 billion capital investment program. The new hotel will operate under Accor’s premium hotel brand, Pullman Hotels and Resorts, making it the fourth Pullman in the Pacific.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

B&B HOTELS, Europe’s fastest-growing economy and value for money hotel brand, has officially launched its first UK hotel at London Heathrow, unveiling its B&B HOTELS product in the UK for the very first time.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Skift Take: 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 Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Skift Take: Hotel legend Richard Kessler is still willing to take risks when creating hotels. Think putting dinosaur fossils in hotel lobbies, or displaying modern art in a converted power plant. So far, travelers and Marriott like it. Debbie Carlson Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Two back-to-back hotel deals in Bengaluru point towards a high investor interest. Behind this interest lie several factors that are making the city's hotel market lucrative. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Fresh from its $30 million hotel refurbishment in January this year, Amora Hotel Brisbane has reemerged as a premier destination for MICE planners and delegates, boasting newly transformed spaces. Amora Hotel Brisbane 200 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia Tel: +61 7 3309 3309 Email : r es@amorabrisbane.com.au

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Skift Take: This summer, Hilton opened more hotels than they've ever opened in a three-month period. When you subtract the hotels they lost, it grew its hotel count by 7.8%, also a record. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Skift Take: The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for hotels and online travel agencies, but the challenges for those sectors are far from over — especially with the threat of a recession still looming. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

OCTOBER 20, 2024

For such a small item, a lost key can wreak havoc on hotel security and profitability. The following […] The post 3 Lost Hotel Keys Scenarios and Key Control Remedies appeared first on LODGING Magazine. Rekeying can cost thousands of dollars, and if theft is involved, factor in the cost of replacing stolen inventory items.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: IHG posted its strongest quarter of hotel openings in recent years, as the hotel giant accelerates its global expansion plans. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: If stiff regulation doesn't get in the way, it is very likely that short-term rentals will take a chunk of market share from hotels. That's why you'll see more hotels getting into the vacation rental biz. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Anna Jaffe, CEO at Mobi.ai, unpacks her predictions for search's future and how hotels can better understand travelers’ needs through natural language interfaces and innovative search capabilities. Skift Take: The newest generation of AI technology is unshackling the hospitality industry from traditional search and booking.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests. Skift Take: Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Skift Take: Hotel chains often blur into a beige haze of indistinguishability, but Marriott created Moxy Hotels to stand out like the neon signs often found in its lobbies. Many Gen Zs like it. But after 10 years, can it grow up without growing old? Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Bulgari Hotels isn't just selling rooms. It's selling one of the rarest commodities in modern luxury: restraint. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Skift Take: Outstanding payments for hotel commissions tend to peak in the fourth quarter — just as the travel business hits its most volatile period. Onyx CenterSource Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy, - marking the brand’s debut in Türkiye. The converted property, owned by Cortex Turizm, will become the 16th IHG hotel in the city once it opens in the second half of 2025.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Skift Take: While this is only a minority investment in a small company, LVMH's stake in Fontenille shows its ambition to accelerate its travel and experiential offerings internationally, beyond just Cheval Blanc, Belmond, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Skift Take: The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, its impact on the travel sector continues to grow, reshaping how hotels approach their direct channel strategies.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

TFE Hotels has announced the establishment of a New Zealand Country Office off the back of multi-property management agreement with New Zealand’s leading accommodation provider, Heritage Hotels, which saw five hotels join TFE’s global network on 1 December.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: With a London hotel now slated for 2028, Oberoi has said it's eyeing its key source markets. So, will the brand set its sights on the U.S., one of its top 3 markets? Stay tuned! Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Skift Take: New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

From property management systems to guest apps and revenue management software, there’s so much out there to help hotels digitise operations that the tech market is overwhelming decision-makers. But what are the three things hoteliers are really looking for in technology today?

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Skift Take: 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 Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Hyatt's growth strategy seems to boil down to this: build more roadside hotels, not just urban luxury complexes, in places where travelers need to be for practical reasons, without trying too hard to be hip. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

OCTOBER 23, 2024

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced a revamped Hotel Kitchen platform that will help hoteliers around the country prevent food waste, protect the environment by diverting food from landfills, and reduce operating costs. food waste in half by 2030.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Natural disasters can be good for business at regional hotels that escape damage. Skift Take: An uncomfortable truth is emerging in the aftermath of two hurricanes making devastating sweeps through Florida. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Marriott International and Trilogy Hotels have partnered for the first time under an agreement with Darwin-based developer DCOH to convert the Smith Hotel Darwin to a Courtyard by Marriott. The signing follows the establishment of a multi-property deal between Trilogy Hotels and DCOH , announced in October 2024.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

If it wants to be a market for all, it needs hotel products to match. Skift Take: Times are changing in the Middle East. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Skift Take: Investors, owners, and brands always look for fresh ways to get hotels to market quickly and efficiently. Ben Walker Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

OCTOBER 23, 2024

hotel rooms under construction increased year over year for a seventh consecutive month, according to CoStar’s latest September 2024 data. Hotel Rooms Under Construction Increases for Seventh Consecutive Month appeared first on LODGING Magazine. WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. The post CoStar: U.S.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Skift Take: By 2030, direct digital bookings will surpass online travel agencies as the dominant distribution channel, generating over $400 billion in global hotel gross bookings. Pranavi Agarwal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As the hotel industry becomes increasingly digital, payment facilitation is evolving into a critical area of focus. Hotels face numerous challenges, from managing payment timing to ensuring a seamless guest experience while balancing costs and risk.

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