Hilton Takes Control of Sydell Group, Aims to Add 100 NoMad Hotels
After not acquiring a brand for 16 years, Hilton has now acquired its second in a month. The hotel giant is clearly hungry for growth.
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.
Wyndham Adds 25th Brand, Hybrid of Hotels and Short-Term Rentals
Unfinished hotel rooms are something new for a major hotel group. That's what Wyndham is offering in roughly 40% of the rooms of its newest brand.
Young U.S. Travelers Ditch Online Travel Agents for Bank Booking Sites: Skift Research
Young Americans are shunning online travel giants like Expedia and Booking.com in favor of credit card travel portals, such as Chase Travel and Capital One Travel, a Skift Research survey found.
Most U.S. Travelers Can’t Afford Their Dream Vacation: Skift Research
It's a post-pandemic world, but most Americans don't feel their dream getaways have become more attainable. Brands would be wise to understand that sentiment as they compete to sell travel in the marketplace.
DOJ and FTC Weigh in on Hotel Price Collusion Case
Two U.S. federal agencies warned hotel companies that using the same pricing software as rivals use may risk violating antitrust law in highly concentrated markets.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Bets on Big Cities With New Timeshare Collection
Think beyond the beach. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is shaking up the timeshare game by debuting a City Collection of properties in response to growing demand.
CitizenM Explores Potential Sale as Hotel Chain Seeks Capital
CitizenM is looking for new growth capital. Might it sell to one of the large hotel groups?
Four Seasons Yachts: 5 Facts and First Look at 2026 Itineraries
Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express.
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Talks Hotel Pipeline, Loyalty, and More
In a recent interview, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta discussed the hotel giant's record-breaking year for hotel development, the drivers behind its loyalty program's growth, and how it's trying to tame its carbon emissions.
Highest Paid Timeshare CEOs in 2023
It's not wholly surprising that Michael Brown, CEO of Travel and Leisure Co., topped the list of compensation among the top bosses of timeshare operators. His company led its peers in revenue and net income last year.