Scandic Hotels Seeks Expansion in Northern Europe via Office Conversions
In the Nordics, the hotel sector's future is brighter thanks to a growing market for office conversions.
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.
IHG Debuts ‘Low Carbon’ Hotels, Calls for Green Subsidies
Can IHG's new green effort satisfy both cost-conscious hotel owners and eco-conscious travelers? IHG admits its new program is just a start. It's not pretending to have all the answers, which is refreshingly honest for a major corporation.
Roadside Hotels Expect Boom From Infrastructure and AI Spending
Blue-collar workers need more places to sleep while traveling for jobs. That's because the U.S. government wants to fix bridges and other infrastructure, while Amazon and other tech giants want to build data centers to support AI usage. Hotel companies stand to gain.
The Latest Numbers Behind Hotel Groups’ Bet on Credit Card Rewards
Hotel groups have been expanding the reach of their loyalty programs to include a wider base of consumers while trying to maintain their appeal to frequent travelers. It's a tough trick to pull off.
European Hotel Deals Surge as Investors Shun Office Real Estate
The continent offers a bright future for investors. And with waning demand for offices, alternative accommodation brands claim they stand out as a safe political bet.
Banyan Group Set to Have Record Year of Luxury Hotel Openings
Banyan Group, the Singapore-based luxury hotel operator, is on a growth spree. It is also going asset-light faster than you can say "fee-based income."
Fresh Details on Marriott’s Travel Booking Tool for Small Businesses
We spoke with Marriott's chief revenue and tech officer to learn more about the hotel giant's new online booking portal aimed at small- and medium-sized enterprises. Does it truly offer a seamless, one-stop solution for road warriors?
Marriott’s Latest Tech Play Aims to Streamline Business Travel
Marriott has debuted a suite of travel tools to let road warriors book, manage, and expense business travel without having to visit third-party services.
Christian Louboutin Takes Stake in Hotel Operator Experimental
The French designer behind those coveted red-soled stilettos has just snagged a stake in Experimental Group. Louboutin will now have a say in this chic Parisian outfit that runs a handful of boutique hotels and bars that are catnip for jetsetters.
Extended-Stay Hotel Boom Gets a Reality Check
While the extended-stay hotel boom may be more of a slow burn than a supernova, hotel brands with patience and deep pockets may find the long-term rewards to be substantial.