Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live
Marriott's strategic move not only aims to boost hotel revenue but also provides travelers with loyalty redemption opportunities for MGM Resorts entertainment.
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.
Chip Rogers Resigns as CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association
The sudden departure was a surprise. But Rogers has reason to be proud for how many initiatives the AH&LA effectively pursued under his watch.
Choice-Wyndham Merger Is a 50/50 Bet: What the Skift Travel 200 Reveals
The market has become less skeptical of Choice's hostile takeover bid for Wyndham, despite many roadblocks. The Skift Travel 200 sheds light on the thinking behind this offer.
Life House CEO Resigns as Hotel Startup Faces Complaints
Reports suggest that Life House, the startup that Rami Zeidan founded in 2017, is facing a wave of complaints from the hotel owners who use its software and services. A new CEO could give the company a fresh start.
Mews’ Latest Funding Values Hotel Tech Startup at $1.2 Billion
Mews, a startup selling hotel management software, earned unicorn status with its latest $110 million funding. The funding round placed a $1.2 billion value on the startup.
Accor Leans Into Premium Hotel Brands, Franchising, and China
What is Accor's hotel group strategy as of February 2024? An interview with Jean-Jacques Morin, Group Deputy CEO, and Martine Gerow, Group CFO.
Hilton, Travel and Leisure, and Marriott Timeshares: 2024 State of Play
In a financial update, Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) showcased its sector leadership with a revenue of $3.978 billion last year. Rivals Travel and Leisure Co. and Marriott Vacations Worldwide continued to see resilient sales, too.
Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises
A greatly expanded marketing deal with Disney's National Geographic brand, plus record earnings and revenue, might steer Lindblad Expedition into new waters for potential acquisition.
Accor’s New Chief Strategist Seeks Luxury Growth Beyond Hotels
Here's the first major interview with Gilda Perez-Alvarado since she became chief strategy officer of Accor. Can she help the hospitality titan diversify beyond selling hotel rooms, help it conquer the U.S., and reinvigorate the iconic Orient Express brand?
Hilton Adds ‘Glamping’ Via Loyalty Licensing Deal With AutoCamp
‘Glamping’ is gaining respectability.