Hyatt Sees All-Inclusives Surge, May Sell a Stake in ALG Vacations
All-inclusives are carrying Hyatt’s growth story. What’s less clear is how much ownership Hyatt wants over the distribution platform that drives those bookings.
Luke Martin is Skift’s UK-based Jr. Hospitality Reporter, covering the dynamic world of hotels. Prior to joining Skift, Luke worked at GlobalData, where he covered a wide range of industries including hospitality, automotive, retail, and packaging.
EasyGroup Loses ‘Rest Easy’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Premier Inn
The legal fight isn’t over, but the message from the bench is hard to miss.
UK Hotels Struggled Through First Half of 2025
The British hotel market isn’t in crisis. But so far this year, it's seen weaker pricing power, especially in London.
Global Hotel Investment Stalls as High Debt Costs Deter Large Deals
Hotel investors and buyers want clarity on interest rates, valuations, and traveler demand. Until then, a lot of capital is sitting on the sidelines because the risks still feel too high.
Hotel Pipeline Bloat: U.S. Construction Hits Wall
Developers still want to build, but high borrowing costs, labor constraints, and political headwinds have put much of the hotel pipeline on ice.
An Ennismore IPO: Can Lifestyle Hotels Impress Wall Street?
If Ennismore has a successful IPO, it could reshape how investors value hotel brands. Analysts may give value not just to room revenue and expanding footprints, but also to ancillary sales, guest engagement, and brand equity.
What’s Next for Accor if Ennismore IPOs and Orient Express Is Sold?
Accor has had at least 3 big re-orgs in a decade. Now it's fine-tuning strategy. Selling stakes in Ennismore and Orient Express could free up resources to more effectively battle the Marriotts of the world.
IHG Hits 1 Million Rooms, U.S. and China Slow Down Growth
IHG’s one million-room milestone is impressive. So is the pace of conversions. But revenue pressure in key regions can’t be ignored.
Choice Hotels Talks Up International Growth as U.S. Demand Softens
International expansion is gaining ground at Choice, with full control in Canada and rising overseas openings. But its fortunes still depend heavily on the U.S.
U.S. Dollar Slide Hurts Accor, Minor, and Meliá
The dollar's decline is splitting the hotel industry along regional lines. European and Asian chains are feeling the pinch while U.S.-based operators barely mention the turbulence.