Marriott highlighted two forces shaping the hotel industry right now - geopolitical volatility and a race to build AI tools that keep travelers inside its direct channels.
Minor is using Wolseley to test whether a storied restaurant brand can become a broader luxury platform, starting in New York and likely next in Dubai.
All-inclusive vacations are becoming more popular with travelers, who are seeking highly personalized experiences and a wide range of activities that maximize their travel investments. New data proves that this is more than a trend.
A combination of the Iran war and India’s reliance on imported fuel is shutting down hotel kitchens and train galleys while sending up airline ticket prices.
Hilton’s new AI trip planning tool reflects how hotel groups are trying to stay visible while travelers increasingly use conversational prompts to plan and search trips.
These 10 U.S. hotels, which have caught the eye of Skift Meetings editors, are destinations in their own right. Each property — new or renewed — will impress even your most seasoned attendees.
Mission creep? Nope, Airbnb is intentionally reverting to its pre-pandemic ambitions and expanding beyond homes and even hotels to fill in the "entire trip."
Travel companies are increasingly using AI to facilitate travelers’ booking experiences, but overuse could end up over-standardizing brands and, crucially, eroding human connection.