Why Some Hotels Are Swapping Out Their Swimming Pools
Some hotels that temporarily closed their pools during the pandemic are permanently replacing them with more profitable event space. Yet not all guests will like the trend.
Future of Lodging
As the lines continue to blur between hotels and short-term rentals, Skift is focused on the technology and the consumer behaviors that are driving this. Follow our coverage across the wide world of lodging, from traditional hotels and motels to urban short-term rentals and traditional vacation rentals.
New Marriott Apartment Brand Bets on Blended Leisure and Business Travel
Marriott International is debuting an extended-stay brand in the U.S. and Canada. Why buy a startup like Placemakr or Limehome when you can build your own brand?
Vacasa CEO Prioritizes Improved Tech for Sales Team Over New Acquisitions
In contrast to some other newbie CEOs, Rob Greyber articulated a clear vision about a new strategy during his first earnings call at the helm of Vacasa. If his focus on execution becomes reality, then the company could get turned around in earnest.
Sonder Makes Modest Progress on Long-Term Corporate Travel Bet
Sonder's growth is slowing by design and because of macroeconomic conditions. It is committed to the promised land of 2023, when it hopes to turn red ink to green.
How Kayak Fared 10 Years After Priceline’s Offer to Buy It
Kayak isn't as muscular today in metasearch, as some would have forecast years ago, given the impact of Google. But Kayak hasn't folded, either.
Recent Hotel Earnings Tell Us Brands See Resilience in Development Pipelines
While economic storm clouds gather, public hotel companies said in earnings calls that their deal and development work remains largely strong — and intact.
Global Hotel Sector Is Turning a New Corner: New JLL Report
Operating performance at many hotels worldwide is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels, according to a Hotels Global Asset Management Report released on Tuesday by JLL Hotels & Hospitality — an investment advisory…
Booking.com’s Stagnant Mix of Short-Term Rental Stays Is a Not Necessarily Bad Thing
Booking.com and Airbnb are tough to compare. Although Booking.com officials would admit it has a lot to improve in short-term rentals, the company is playing its hotel hand to an advantage.
Choice Hotels Looks to Transcend Budget Image by Going Upscale
Choice Hotels is eager to expand its portfolio more broadly. But a move upmarket is not without risk.
Airbnb to Display Total Prices Up Front and End Checkout Task Drudgery
Airbnb has responded to years'-long criticism about a lack of transparency in the way it displays its prices. Now, will competitors do likewise?