Hilton to Double Lifestyle Portfolio to 700 Hotels
Lifestyle hotels are making up a bigger part of the development pipeline - one way to bring in higher daily rates.
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.
Marriott Reveals First Look at Its Newest Hotel Brand
Marriott has unveiled details about its newest hotel brand, temporarily named Project Mid-T. It is mainly designed for converting existing hotels or reusing office spaces and is aimed at middle-class travelers.
Are Airbnbs Cheaper Than Hotels? What the Numbers Show
Staying at Airbnbs can certainly be a deal for the millions of travelers who are focused on price. But it also depends on what a guest is looking for, where and when?
Minor Hotels Aims to Expand Portfolio by a Third by 2027
Minor Hotels, the hotel group behind brands like NH Hotels and Anantara, is going all-in on post-pandemic growth. It plans to increase its hotel portfolio by 36% by the end of 2026.
Marriott vs. Hilton: A Fee Fight for Hotel Dominance
While analysts fixate on room count and loyalty program growth, the real battle between hotel giants Marriott and Hilton is over the fees they charge owners and credit-card issuers.
Florida Hotels Are Beating U.S. Averages in Pricing Power and Revenue Growth
A forthcoming report from JLL Hotels & Hospitality reveals that the state's top 10 lodging markets have consistently outperformed national averages for revenue growth.
Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels
Some hoteliers that cater to Gen Z see many of today's young people spending a larger share of their discretionary income on travel than Millennials did.
Expedia’s New CEO: Fixing Vrbo, Loyalty, and the Outlook For International Growth
Expedia Group's new CEO, Ariane Gorin, wants to build a great product and accelerate growth. The rest would take care of itself.
Wyndham Adds All-Inclusive Resorts in Franchise Brand Deal
Surf's up. The partnership will add nine Decameron properties across Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica to Wyndham's portfolio, bringing its total all-inclusive offerings to more than 50 resorts worldwide.
Soho House Check-Up Months After Dire Report: What the Latest Numbers Show
Soho House is continuing its streak of losing money every year since its founding in 1995. But it also appears to be improving on key metrics.