MGM Resorts CEO Thinks Dubai or Abu Dhabi Might OK Gaming This Year
Executives at MGM Resorts International are hopeful that gaming may be approved by the United Arab Emirates, possibly as soon as this year.
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 Officially Acquires 31st Brand, City Express
Marriott plans to absorb the select-service brand by August 3. The goal of this new brand is mainly to appeal to Latin American travelers and developers.
Hotel Brand Selina Seeks to Fix Unwieldy Cash Burn
Selina is like a Tesla Roadster sportscar driving down California's Highway 101 on a sunny day while a malfunctioning hood is popping open and the battery's struggling to hold its charge. Everything's fixable, and the views are great. But repairs are urgent.
Marriott to Include Resort Fees in Total Prices, Breaking New Ground in Lawsuit Settlement
We wish hotel companies and online travel agencies were as innovative in providing much-touted personalization as they are in inventing extra fees customers struggle to avoid.
Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth
In most cases, having not a whole lot more than 25 properties is an optimum number.
Air France Quits Offering Customer Support Via Twitter
Blaming Twitter for changing its terms and conditions, Air France said on Friday it would stop offering customer support via the social media platform's direct messages for its accounts worldwide.…
Aman to Build Luxury Resorts in Saudi Arabia
Luxury resort group Aman said it would bring two resorts and some branded residences to Saudi Arabia in partnership with Diriyah Company. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Accor Expects a Full Occupancy Rebound Early Next Year
When Accor sneezes, the global hotel industry catches a cold. The Paris-based hotel giant sounds healthy.
Wyndham Believes Banking Crisis Won’t Hurt Its Hotel Pipeline
Will a slowdown in bank lending lead to weakened hotel development for Wyndham? The world's largest hotel franchisor doesn't expect a problem, and it makes plausible arguments about why.
Hilton Teases a Long-Stay Apartment Hotel Brand to Debut Soon
Prepare for Hilton to launch a long-stay apartment hotel brand. It's yet another move down into a more affordable segment by the operator.