Diriyah Gate: Inside Saudi’s $63 Billion Tourism Project
Diriyah Gate's CEO Jerry Inzerillo believes the project will be as vibrant as Marrakech by 2030, yet the first hotel only opens in January. Can his team pull it off?
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.
How Hotels Are Thinking About Gen AI
Many execs at hotels and online travel agencies are playing a fun game called "Guess How AI Will Disrupt Us Before It Actually Does."
Mews Secures $100 Million Loan for More M&A: ‘The Market Is Ripe for Consolidation’
The hotel tech market is ripe for consolidation, and Mews wants to take advantage.
Wyndham vs. Choice Hotels: Which Has the Edge?
Choice Hotels' attempt to merge with Wyndham fell through this year. Now we're left with two slightly bruised contenders circling each other in the ring.
U.S. Hotel Strikes Escalate as 40,000 Workers Face Contract Expirations
New hotel strikes in San Francisco are part of a larger labor action that could involve nearly 40,000 U.S. hotel workers by year's end.
Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid
Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S., but it has claimed that competitors have played hardball. It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast.
MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi
MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one.
The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO
Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests.
4 Top Hotel Storylines for Marriott, Wyndham, and MGM Resorts
We'll ask top industry players to spill the beans on where they expect growth to come from for hotel companies, whether the U.S. has a solid gameplan for hosting several international sports events, and other burning questions.
Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico
It's notable how many of Michelin's favorite hotels are independently owned and run. Hard to find any properties run by the largest hotel groups on its lists.