Marriott Bonvoy Adds 200 Millionth Member as Hotel Loyalty Race Heats Up
Marriott Bonvoy signed up the 200 millionth member as the loyalty program aims to retain its title as the world's largest – Hilton Honors is hot on its tail.
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.
CoStar Faces Lawsuit Alleging It Helped Luxury Hotels Fix Room Prices
CoStar Group faces a consumer class action lawsuit alleging it conspired with luxury hotel operators like Marriott and Hilton to boost room rates artificially.
Hyatt’s Annual Report: 5 Things We Learned
Hyatt's annual 10-K provides a handful of notable details, including the final prices it paid for Mr & Mrs Smith and for Dream Hotels.
Accor CEO Says a Rising Middle Class in India Will Bolster Hotel Sector
Accor's top boss said during a Thursday earnings call that the hotel group will benefit as the middle class expands in India and beyond in the next several years.
Aman Group CEO Talks Ultra-Luxury Hotel Strategy
Since Vlad Doronin took the helm of Aman Group, he's scaled up the ultra-luxury hotel group. Here's what's next.
IHG Forecasts Loyalty and Hotel Pipeline Growth
CEO Elie Maalouf pointed to early results suggesting that IHG's recent marketing efforts and brand development work are leading to growth in a virtuous flywheel for the hotel group.
Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels
Hyatt's brand muse Crystal Vinisse Thomas reveals the thinking behind her seven-figure marketing campaign for luxury lifestyle brand Andaz.
Wyndham’s Latest Annual Report: 8 Things We Learned
Eight things jumped out at us from Wyndham annual financial filing. One surprise was that it has introduced an AI risk disclosure. That is something we expect will become commonplace in travel company filings.
Hyatt Releases Upbeat Hotel Metrics, Delays Conference Call
Hyatt didn't provide a full report on its 2023 performance, but it did release some key numbers for the full year that suggested strong momentum.
Wyndham Results Hurt By Cost and ‘Noise’ of Choice Hotels’ Hostile Bid
Wyndham executives said a Choice Hotels offer to buy it has sandbagged them with work in rebuffing the offer and addressing regulators' concerns. The bill so far is $75 million.