Skift Blog

JUNE 1, 2024

Skift Take: The easier route for platforms to scale listings is to contract with property managers. But Airbnb thinks that the secret sauce is individual hosts. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Skift Take: Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel, with Delta and United among those badly affected. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 2, 2024

But it’s unclear if such engines can be used on a wide scale. Skift Take: Airlines have been making larger investments in hydrogen-electric startups as they look for ways to become more sustainable. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast. Skift Take: Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S., but it has claimed that competitors have played hardball. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 23, 2023

But even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game. Skift Take: It's unclear if talks between the two largest U.S. operators of non-luxury hotels are earnest. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Skift Take: Scaling a walking tour experience in a famous city like New York isn't only about competing for the masses. It might sound counterintuitive, but five entrepreneurs chosen by the Alliance for Downtown New York will have to do the exact opposite to stand out. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

These will go toward Alaska’s investments in developing and scaling SAFs. Skift Take: Alaska Airlines is letting customers purchase sustainable aviation fuel credits to offset the carbon footprint of their flights. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 14, 2024

Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report reveals steady growth in China’s construction pipeline, with 3,775 projects encompassing 695,212 rooms. The total pipeline in the country continues to expand, increasing 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We are excited to add such a landmark Brisbane development to our portfolio, offering a product unlike anything the city has seen before with respect to size and scale, and proximity to Brisbane CBDs most exciting dining and entertainment precinct, said Minor Hotels Australasia Chief Operating Officer, Craig Hooley.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, boutique hotels have carved out a unique niche that prioritizes authenticity, flexibility, and immersive experiences. One podcast episode, in particular, offers a captivating journey into this world.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Prominent New Zealand hospitality management company, Capstone Hotel Management (Capstone), is today celebrating 10 years of growth with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Skift Take: Due to increased airport costs and decreased corporate travel, both Low-Cost Carriers and Full-Service Carriers have scaled back operations in Germany, leading to a 10-year low in capacity levels in 2023. Ashab Rizvi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2023

Today, Hilton announced the launch of a new employer brand campaign as the global hospitality company continues to boost hiring in a period of rapid, post-pandemic growth. Building on the success of its recent enterprise-wide “Hilton.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 9, 2023

This July, The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali will complete its transformational journey, following over a year of renovations to its rooms, restaurants and other facilities.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

It's tough to keep a company growing at a rapid clip at scale. Skift Take: The moderation in Airbnb's growth in the second quarter, which ended June 30, is obviously not because stock markets have nosedived in the past week. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

Skift Take: It's hard to see how Booking's pending acquisition of flight-oriented Etraveli Group would materially hurt the European hotel industry. After all, Booking.com is already Etraveli's partner for hotels. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises. Skift Take: There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. Colin Nagy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JULY 3, 2024

The leading French brand portfolio scales from Mid & Economy brands like Ibis, Mercure, Novotel and Adagio to Luxury & Premium such as brands Sofitel, Pullman, Raffles and MGallery. AccorHotels operates over 5,000 hotels across more than 110 countries.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

Skift Take: Flyr is using the funding to support growth and scale the company, which saw recurring revenue growth of 290% over the last 12 months. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Skift Take: Indian airlines are forging international partnerships and boosting connectivity at a rapid scale. These collaborations are helping India become an international hub. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Skift Take: Since Vladislav Doronin took the helm of Aman Group, he's scaled up the ultra-luxury hotel group. Here's what's next. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 17, 2024

hotel investment preferences for 2024 by geography, chain-scale, and type of hotel. A few months ago CBRE Hotels conducted a survey of executives whose primary responsibility is investing in U.S. Survey participants were asked to describe their U.S. In addition, they were asked about the factors that influenced their priorities.

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Lodging

MARCH 19, 2024

The first-of-its-kind offering—which has seen its network of current and prospective women hotel owners climb to more than 550—leverages Wyndham’s scale and influence to break down the unique barriers women face on the path to hotel ownership. According to data from U.S

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at hotels' new business travel workaround, Viking's strong path to 2025, and industry accommodations for a boom in smaller-scale meetings and events. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

JANUARY 23, 2024

This reality has prompted operators to scale back some services and invest in new solutions, according to an October 2023 CBRE analysis for LODGING. An STR analysis published in LODGING found that heightened labor costs along with other F&B expenses cut into hotel profit margins in 2023.

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Skift Take: Southwest Airlines is developing its own ecosystem for renewable jet fuel, meant to provide more guaranteed access as production is scaled. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A recent CBRE analysis for LODGING noted that rising wages, heightened supply costs, and ongoing labor challenges have prompted hoteliers to increasingly scale back restaurant hours and menu offerings, reduce their in-room dining and minibar service, and adopt self-serve kiosks and grab-and-go market models.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 1, 2024

After nearly two decades as a trailblazer in luxury hospitality, W Maldives is set to reopen in January 2025 with a bold, full-scale renovation that redefines the island escape.

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Lodging

AUGUST 7, 2024

This online guide provides data on each brand within a company’s portfolio, covering chain scales, franchise fees, and the number of properties in their network. The following companies and their brands are listed in alphabetical order. All numbers […] The post 2024 Guide to Franchising appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Lodging

MAY 22, 2024

He will contribute his experience to help grow and scale the combined company’s presence nationwide. Real Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Ben Seidel will join the Stonebridge team as principal and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Ellis Connolly, CRO of Laasie.ai, challenge the status quo of traditional loyalty programs and open up the idea of experience-led and value-based loyalty programs. Connolly shares his views on why loyalty should go beyond points.

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