Marriott Chases Lower Price Points With $100-a-Night Rooms
Marriott has realized it has been been leaving money on the table by primarily catering to expense-account travelers and vacationers in the luxury and upscale segments.
Sean O’Neill is Skift’s Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean’s forte is reporting, and he’s broken multiple hotel industry scoops. He has also conducted 1:1 interviews on stage with the CEOs of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Wyndham.
Carey Hires New CEO, Pushes Strategy Shift for Elite Limo Service – Exclusive
New top boss Alex Mirza aims to modernize luxury ground transportation company amid pressure from ride-sharing apps.
AI Will Drive Hotels to Follow Amazon’s Loyalty Playbook
Hotel groups won't be content to just run hotels anymore, says Mit Shah, a hotel real estate investor. Soon they may offer student housing, adult active communities, and other "branded living" services thanks to the data-crunching potential unlocked by AI.
Barry Sternlicht Warns Big Hotel Chains: Indie Brands Are Coming for You
Barry Sternlicht sees trouble brewing for big hotel chains. The Starwood founder warns that nimble upstarts will steal their market share one social media post at a time.
There’s a U.S. Travel Deficit, Too – Hotel CEOs Call for a Fix
Major hotel CEOs say the U.S. has lost significant ground in attracting international visitors. They also say they are focused on expansion in high-growth markets like, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
U.S. Hotel Growth Takes a Hit – But Shows Signs of Steadying
The new hotel forecasts are down but come as there is a lot more optimism than there was just a couple of months ago.
Hilton Pushes Deeper Into Luxury Market in Loyalty Play
Hilton expects to open three luxury and lifestyle properties a week this year, on average. This puts it on track to have a substantially larger share of luxury and lifestyle rooms than its peers, partly to make its loyalty program more attractive to travelers.
Hyatt Launches ‘Unscripted’ – Soft Brand for Upscale Indie Hotels: Exclusive
Hyatt's latest soft brand will enable independent hotels to join the group's loyalty program and get access to its booking system while keeping their local character.
Tax-Free Tips? Hotels Hope Proposed Bill Will Help Fill Jobs
Hotel companies are betting that a potential federal tax break on tips could be a helpful recruitment tool to fill thousands of open positions and keep experienced workers from leaving the industry.
Wyndham Expands Loyalty Program With ‘Live Tourism’ and Experiences
Wyndham is recognizing that its frequent guests like doing things, not just sleeping in rooms. Its loyalty members can now trade points for experiences like sold-out concerts and sports events.