Deanna Ting

Ian Schrager opens up about his history in hospitality, and there's more to come at Skift Global Forum in New York. Trust us — you don't want to miss this interview.

There’s plenty of hype to go around when it comes to data science or personalization in travel, but HotelTonight’s Amanda Richardson and Kayak’s Matthias Keller know how to look beyond it to get at the heart of what actually matters when it comes to improving the travel experience.

Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier talks a pretty big game, and he doesn't hold back on what's on his mind about where his company stands in global hospitality.

Does it really matter whether you call a place to stay a hostel or a hotel anymore?

If it's an economy/midscale or extended stay brand, expect hotel companies to keep launching them until eternity at this point.

Oops, they did it again. Will the Airbnb-branded apart-hotel developer Niido ever learn its lesson?

This doesn’t mean every hotel has to be the same, or attempt to appeal to the lowest common denominator. It’s about individual hotels taking control of their unique identities but reconfiguring them so they appeal to the many, many needs all guests have today.

Shareholders are no doubt elated, but luxury travelers are concerned. They don't want Belmond to become another Ritz-Carlton, and get folded into another mega-hospitality giant.

Now the question is: Who will buy it, and does the company name happen to end with “riot”?

That corporate tax rate has helped companies with their balance sheets, but will those extra dollars actually translate to increased travel?