Choice Hotels Boosts Global Pipeline
Choice Hotels is shrugging off concerns about softening travel demand.
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.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui
The timeshare company wants to put the Maui wildfires in the rearview mirror. Sluggish demand and a tight labor market in the area impacted by the fires have slowed its post-pandemic momentum.
8 Italian Hotels Get Michelin’s Top ‘Key’ Rating
Michelin has bestowed its coveted "keys" upon a select handful of hotels, ranging from cliffside hideaways to palatial pads.
Accor Revamps How It Rewards Luxury Travel Advisors for Hotel Bookings
The Paris-based hotel giant is showering travel advisors with points, perks, and online tools. The goal is to inspire loyalty for bookings of its poshest brands, from Raffles to SLS—all while keeping those pesky online travel agency fees at bay.
Hotel Earnings: What We Learned This Week – in 2 Minutes
IHG saw U.S. hotel revenue normalize. Marriott plans to launch a new midscale brand. Hyatt aims to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio. And more.
Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth
Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.
MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up
MGM Resorts is riding high after a record-breaking first quarter. CEO Bill Hornbuckle's bold bet on a Marriott partnership and on expansion in China and Japan appear to be paying off in spades.
Marriott: U.S. Market Is Cooling Amid Global Hotel Boom
Marriott execs cited a "normalization" in domestic U.S. vacation bookings, a potential warning sign for the post-pandemic travel frenzy. Still, with a strong dollar sending Americans overseas and a loyalty program topping 203 million members, Marriott seems well-positioned for a profitable year worldwide.
Hyatt to Add Pelotons at 800 Hotels – and Give Loyalty Points For Workouts
Hyatt has been stepping up its focus on guest wellness. Expect the offer of loyalty points in exchange for guests completing workouts to catch on in the sector.
Viking IPO: Key Facts Behind the Luxury Cruise Operator’s Billion-Dollar Debut
Wednesday's IPO will value Viking, an operator of luxury river and ocean cruises, at roughly $10 billion. Leaders in the luxury travel sector will be eyeing the move closely.