The Best Western You Don’t Know: CEO Interview With BWH Hotels
Unlike its publicly traded competitors, BWH Group doesn't have to appease shareholders with quarterly growth reports and ever-expanding room counts.
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.
What Hotel Execs Want to Boost U.S. Tourism
Hotel bigwigs are now pleading with Uncle Sam to roll out the red carpet for foreign visitors. They're particularly miffed that in some countries visa wait times are about 250 days. In that time, you could watch the entire "Lord of the Rings" extended edition trilogy approximately 100 times.
Marriott Faces FTC Scrutiny of Data Security, Pays $52 Million to Settle Charges
Marriott will now allow U.S. customers to request the deletion of their personal information and review loyalty accounts and restore any stolen points.
Hyatt Hotels and American Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership
Hyatt and American are adjusting the collaboration between their loyalty programs. Next year they'll boost redemption options and status opportunities for their most frequent travelers.
GetYourGuide Releases New Tools for Travel Experience Operators
GetYourGuide is debuting new tools to help operators capitalize on travelers' growing preference for travel experiences.
Marriott to Launch City Express Hotel Brand in U.S. and Canada
Marriott's newest hotel brand in the U.S. targets the "affordable midscale" segment. Expect the hotel equivalent of flying economy but getting a free checked bag and extra legroom, with the hotel group's most no-frills, functional brand yet.
Mandarin Oriental’s New CEO: His Plan to Double the Size of the Luxury Hotel Brand
New CEO Laurent Kleitman thinks there's room to grow. The question is: Can he do it without sacrificing the details that make Mandarin Oriental special?
Wyndham Launches Peer-Based Program to Boost Diversity in Hotel Ownership
There is a big gender and diversity gap among hotel developers.
Choice Hotels’ Upscale Gamble: How Cambria Found Its Footing
Choice Hotels has managed to turn their awkward duckling Cambria into a swan. The brand's turnaround tells a broader story about sector trends.
MGM Resorts CEO Outlines Global Hotel Strategy at Skift Global Forum: Full Video
MGM Resorts is thinking more broadly: It is leveraging entertainment and sports while also developing resorts outside of Las Vegas.