Sortis Execs Reveal More About Their Ace Hotel Acquisition
Sortis executives have given more details on their plans for Ace Hotels, the hip U.S.-based lifestyle brand that the company will acquire for $85 million in cash.
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.
The Expedia Case For and Against Keeping Orbitz and Travelocity
In Expedia Group's efficiency drive, there's a certain logic to killing some sub-brands as their market share plummets. But what about all those customers who still love Travelocity?
Finding Software Solutions for Guest Feedback Is Necessary for Hotels
The explosive popularity of online guest reviews on numerous review platforms has made it imperative for hotels to adopt reputation and review management software to benchmark guest satisfaction. This tech category has observed growth in the last decade and has the potential to generate $1.3 billion in annual revenues.
HomeToGo and Other Newly Public Companies on Track in 2023 to Reverse Losses
A bunch of companies that pledge to break even or better on an adjusted EBITDA basis this year will actually be in the red using more standard financial measures. These financial makeovers are very much in vogue.
Why Hotel Companies Keep Adding Hotel Brands
What's driving the recent wave of new hotel brands? Does the industry suffer from brand bloat? Here are some answers.
2022 Skift Live Year in Review
As we look back at our Skift Live events in 2022, we can’t help but be grateful for our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and employees for making it all possible. Last year was just the tip of the iceberg as we have so much more in store for 2023.
Booking Holdings Business Model Was Slowing Things Down Pre-Covid
Payments, flights and short-term rentals are paying off so far for Booking as part of its connected trip strategy. That's true even if there are doubts about travelers wanting to book their entire trip on one platform.
Pillows Hotels Makes a Boutique Play in the Netherlands and Belgium
It's no small feat for Loes Dingemans to grow a boutique hotel chain to six properties during a pandemic. But she may face high barriers to expanding the Pillows brand across Europe.
Sonder Eliminates Cleaning Fees in Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Rooms
Sonder will have to see if it can make its pricing competitive while eliminating cleaning fees as a separate guest charge. There could be some reputational upside if the financials work out.
Skift Future of Lodging Forum is Checking In on March 29 in London
As we continue to navigate the hospitality industry post-pandemic, Skift is gathering leaders from across the sector for this single-day event in London to discuss the future of accommodations, how new consumer behaviors are dictating change across the industry, and the continued blurring of hotels and short-term rentals on guest itineraries.