Aman Dubai Could Be City’s Priciest Hotel: See How it Compares
Aman Dubai is scheduled to open in 2027, and wants to shake up the city as Aman did in New York.
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.
Choice Abandons Hostile Merger Bid for Wyndham Hotels
It's dead. Choice Hotels International’s hostile buyout offer of rival Wyndham Hotels & Resorts fizzled out because of an effective resistance by Wyndham's board and a lack of interest by Wyndham's shareholders.
Hilton’s LXR Boss: How to Stand Out Among Luxury Hotels
Hilton's small LXR brand is enjoying a growth spurt this year as it aims to appeal to a new breed of luxury travelers.
Marriott and MGM Resorts Loyalty Tie-Up Goes Live
Marriott's strategic move not only aims to boost hotel revenue but also provides travelers with loyalty redemption opportunities for MGM Resorts entertainment.
Chip Rogers Resigns as CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association
The sudden departure was a surprise. But Rogers has reason to be proud for how many initiatives the AH&LA effectively pursued under his watch.
Choice-Wyndham Merger Is a 50/50 Bet: What the Skift Travel 200 Reveals
The market has become less skeptical of Choice's hostile takeover bid for Wyndham, despite many roadblocks. The Skift Travel 200 sheds light on the thinking behind this offer.
Top U.S. Markets For Short-Term Rental Arbitrage
Premiums are declining, but there are some winners.
Life House CEO Resigns as Hotel Startup Faces Complaints
Reports suggest that Life House, the startup that Rami Zeidan founded in 2017, is facing a wave of complaints from the hotel owners who use its software and services. A new CEO could give the company a fresh start.
Airbnb Closes In on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust
To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process.
Accor Leans Into Premium Hotel Brands, Franchising, and China
What is Accor's hotel group strategy as of February 2024? An interview with Jean-Jacques Morin, Group Deputy CEO, and Martine Gerow, Group CFO.