Frontdesk Buys Rival Property Manager Zencity
Frontdesk's acquisition of Zencity highlights a consolidation trend among property managers, but also the very fragmented nature of the sector.
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.
Sonesta Debuts Two Soft Brands
Sonesta International Hotel Corporation announced the debut of two soft brands within its expanding portfolio, Classico, A Sonesta Collection, and MOD, A Sonesta Collection. These two new brands offer independent hotel owners the opportunity…
Marriott CEO on the ‘Resilience of Travel’ and New Paths for Growth
Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano has decentralized some decision-making to help the company move faster in its development growth goals. He's also looking to add products adjacent to hotels, amplifying its loyalty program.
Marriott to Launch Hotel Brand for Budget-Minded Extended-Stay Guests
Marriott's move underscores how hot the extended-stay category is.
Airbnb Says These Rules Chill the Host Registration Process in New York City
It is a charade for New York City to require hosts to have no locks on any bedroom door in their unit so guests and hosts can live in a "common household." On the other hand, requiring platforms to submit transaction reports doesn't seem unreasonable.
Hotel Expert: Stop Blindly Chasing Demand – Focus on Profit
Too many hotel companies try to put heads in beds without clear thinking. They need a more nuanced commercial strategy, figuring out which customers will be the most profitable to pursue after accounting for all costs.
Highest-Paid Hotel CEOs
Most CEOs at the largest hotel companies ended 2022 with less actual overall compensation than they might have. We know this fact thanks to a splendid new U.S. reporting requirement, which cast pay packages in a fresh light.
Airbnb Needs Strong Listings Growth To Hit Forecasts – A Heavy Lift: Analyst
All of Airbnb's competitors are vying for new listings, as well, so the company has some high targets to reach. And 2026 sometimes feels like it's a decade away; plenty of unknowns will shape prospects.
Unleashing AI: The Potential for Hospitality Brands
Hospitality brands stand to benefit from both the creative possibilities and the efficiency that AI will bring. Here's how to start thinking about it now.
Expedia CEO Calls Out Rival Agoda: How They Get Those Cheap Prices
Apple doesn't let Best Buy discount iPhones, and hoteliers don't want online travel agencies like Agoda to undercut their rates. A win for the hotel industry would be a loss for travelers.