U.S. hotel operators are bracing for tougher conditions as multiple factors converge to dampen the industry's prospects, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs.
We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including the cost of United's credit cards and lounge memberships and how Google is utilizing AI.
CEO compensation is increasingly tied not just to financial metrics but also to softer targets like employee satisfaction scores and guest recommendation rates.
With India’s box office expected to hit $2.8 billion by 2028, Bollywood is a blockbuster travel agent in disguise. It turns reel magic into real tourism — making destinations into superstars.
Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt and IHG.
Hilton may have taken a slower path in India compared to Marriott and Accor, but that’s changing fast. With India’s hospitality market booming, Hilton is making sure it has a stake in the game.
On today’s podcast we discuss upbeat earnings reports from both Expedia and Hilton, as well as why one online travel CEO doesn’t think consumers will pay for greener trips.
Hilton has revealed it paid $56 million to acquire a controlling stake in NoMad Hotels, a smaller sum than recent comparable acquisitions in the luxury hotel sector. Now it plans to scale the brand to 30 to 50 hotels.