Accor Plans U.S. Expansion, Currency Moves Hit Profits
Investors hated Accor's results - the stock got crushed. But the U.S. expansion plan is starting to pick up.
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.
Dusit Makes Bigger Play for Europe With New Joint Venture in France
France may be a saturated market, but for Dusit, it’s a strategic starting point: high visibility, high risk, and just enough white space for a small player with a clear point of view.
Former Six Senses CEO Has a New Venture: Here’s How He’s Advising Other Hotel Groups
Neil Jacobs stepped away from operations but not from hospitality. With Wild Origins, he’s helping brands scale with purpose and avoid the pitfalls he’s seen before.
Every One of Radisson’s Hotel Brands, Explained
Radisson is quietly reinventing itself through regional focus and flexible branding, trading name recognition for market adaptability.
Wyndham’s Grubhub Deal Highlights the ‘Uberization’ of Hotels
Forget overpriced minibars and club sandwiches. Wyndham is one of a few hotel groups looking to monetize today's on-demand culture.
Marriott’s CFO Leeny Oberg to Retire, C-Suite Transition Announced
With Leeny Oberg retiring after 26 years with the company, Marriott is leaning on internal veterans to maintain strategic momentum without rocking the boat.
Pandox Consortium to Buy Dalata Hotel for $1.6 Billion
Ireland's largest hotel operator, Dalata, is exiting the public markets. The deal has a good chance of introducing Scandic Hotels to the UK and Ireland markets as manager of most of the hotels.
Dusit Launches 9th Hotel Brand in Push for Scale
Dusit is best known for its luxury hotels and skill at channeling Thai hospitality. Its new brand is one-tier down in affordability and is more flexible for conversions. That should help the group scale more quickly.
Wellness in Hotels: An ROI Reality Check
Despite commanding premium rates, hotels with spas often struggle with labor costs and other fixed expenses, according to an analysis of 11,000 hotels worldwide.
Dishoom in the UK: A Cult Restaurant Brand Opens an Inn
Dishoom’s first foray into hotel-style lodging is an example of a cult restaurant brand extending its reach. The test is one key, two rooms, with the vibe of eccentric Bombay in Notting Hill.