Ennismore Makes Push For Premium All-Inclusives and Targets 100 Resorts by 2027
All-inclusive resorts have had a downmarket reputation. Hospitality company Ennismore aspires to change that.
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 to Hold First Investor Day Since 2019: What to Expect From the Hotel Giant
What we most hope to hear from Marriott is about a possible new brand to debut in Europe later this year. But we also care about a few key metrics that investment analysts will watch closely.
Marriott to Install More Electric Vehicle Chargers at its Hotels
Marriott International said it was streamlining its ongoing process of installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at its properties by signing a deal with the vendor EV Connect as its…
Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt’s Growth, Thailand’s Ambition, and First Hospitality’s Big Buy
Hyatt plans to open about 30 hotels in the Americas before 2026, Thailand aims to return to record tourism next year, and First Hospitality acquires 17 hotels.
Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees
A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.
Europe’s Upcoming Ban on ‘Climate Neutral’ Marketing to Affect Travel Brand Greenwashing
The European Union is on track to ban marketing claims such as "climate neutral" by 2026 that scientifically based certification can't validate.
Hilton Opens First Spark by Hilton in Debut of New Premium Economy Brand
Hilton on Monday had a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the first property in its Spark by Hilton brand, which it announced in January. The property is in Mystic, Connecticut.
Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals
California's proposed changes, if passed by mid-October, might impact how so-called junk fees are displayed nationwide. Many hotel companies and online travel agencies would likely seek uniform price displays across the U.S. for simplicity's sake.
How Billionaire-Owned Como Hotels Retooled Its Luxury Hotel Strategy
Como Hotels and Resorts is executing a strategic playbook that puts broader luxury sector dynamics into sharp relief.
Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt, Maui, and Top Managers
After wildfires devastated Maui's western region, the island as a whole appeared to show resilience in hotel demand. Plus, optimism at Hyatt, North America's top hotel managers, and more news highlights.