Lifestyle Hotels Are Booming: This Week’s Top Stories
JLL has released an investor's guide to lifestyle hotels, a fast-growing category. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
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.
Michelin Guide to Start Rating Hotels in 2024
Michelin Guide, whose star ratings are coveted by restaurants worldwide, said on Thursday it would begin designating "the most exceptional hotels."
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian Links Empathy With Hotel Growth — Full Video
Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian said fostering human connections will drive the group's growth. But he said the hotel company has learned from digital innovation, such as how his team applies software development techniques to create brands. Fascinating.
Hilton Report Reveals Trends in App Adoption, Mocktails and Resorts
Hilton has released a "trends report" aimed at consumer news sites. These three points are noteworthy for industry insiders.
Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta Seeks ‘Even Playing Field’ for Hotel Fees — Full Video
Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta said a lot on the Skift Global Forum stage. Most notably, he advocated for U.S. lawmakers to compel third-party distributors to display resort fee and other junk fees upfront on a consumer's first search.
Airbnb and Hotels: Growth Ambitions Could Threaten Peaceful Coexistence
In a break with the past, hoteliers' and Airbnb's growth ambitions point toward rising competition for similar customers.
Generator Hostels’ Forecasts 50% Jump in Earnings as Budget Travelers Seek Deals
Generator Group, which owns or runs 21 hotels, gave a financial update on Monday that underscored the post-pandemic boom in travel.
Marriott’s Investor Day: 5 Top Slides From the Hotel Giant’s Presentation
Marriott recently held a four-hour event for investors that included 144 slides. Here are 5 of the most eye-catching ones.
Hyatt to Launch Vacation Rental Platform, Homes & Hideaways
Hyatt said on Thursday it would shift its strategy in marketing vacation rentals. It plans to launch before year-end a short-term vacation rental platform called Homes & Hideaways by World…
Marriott Unveils Four Points Express by Sheraton Brand in Europe and Turkey
Marriott International on Wednesday debuted Four Points Express by Sheraton, a midscale hotel brand aimed at Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.