Billionaire Face-Off: Loeb Battles Burkle Over Soho House Deal
This isn't just about money – it's a power struggle over a troubled member's club brand.
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.
Hotel Deals to Soar — Exclusive Look at JLL Forecast
Hotel broker JLL sees global hotel transactions jumping at least 15% this year. It expects more M&A, too, as brands seek other ways to grow besides constructing new properties.
Barry Sternlicht Brings Back Starwood Brand – Full Timeline
Barry Sternlicht's first attempt at building a hotel empire worked out pretty well: He started Starwood in 1991 with $20 million, and eventually sold a 1,300-property empire to Marriott for about $13 billion. Will the sequel be as good?
Ennismore Keeps Design In-House as It Opens 20 New Hotels in 2025
At Ennismore, outsourcing is out, and in-house design is in.
Accor Wants to Push Economy Hotels in Middle East: ‘Mass-Market is Not a Rude Word’
The Middle East has been seen as a luxury destination for years, but if it wants to hit its lofty targets, a shift towards affordability is required.
Trump’s Return: Hoteliers Eye Tax Cuts and Worker Visas
Policy on taxes and worker visas are top of mind for many hoteliers as they anticipate what the second Trump administration might accomplish.
What Premier Inn’s Results Tell Us About Budget Travelers and Rising Costs
Premier Inn's headline performance number wasn't great. Revenue per available room was down 2.5% year-over-year in the third quarter. But in hotels, like in life, context is everything.
Keegan-Michael Key Is Choice Hotels’ Ad Spokesperson
Choice Hotels really wants you to use your paid vacation days.
Banyan Group CEO on What’s Fueling Expansion Beyond Asia
An asset-light Banyan Group is diversifying its portfolio across continents and traveler demographics to secure growth and minimize risks in an ever-changing market.
Belmond Hotel Group’s Anti-TikTok, Slow TV Marketing Push
Belmond believes that true luxury will become having the luxury of time.