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Omni Hotels Knows it’s Tiny. Here’s How it Thinks it Can Compete with Global Giants

The global hotel groups talk like they're going to inherit the earth. So how can a small brand like Omni thrive? In his first major interview as its new president, Kurt Alexander outlines his plan.

Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago

Omni Hotels Knows it’s Tiny. Here’s How it Thinks it Can Compete with Global Giants

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Hotel Re-Brandings Are Risky – Here’s How Strawberry’s CEO Makes the Case

Nordic Choice Hotels has rebranded to Strawberry as it tries to break free of just being a franchisor of Choice Hotels. CEO Torgeir Silseth is striving to find a whitespace for the private company amid the global giants.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Hotel Re-Brandings Are Risky – Here’s How Strawberry’s CEO Makes the Case

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5 Global Trends We Saw in Latest Hotel Results

When hotel executives have talked about their companies' performance this earnings season, they indirectly spotlighted a few trends affecting much more than just their sector. As Skift has long said, "Travel is a global crucible for everything."

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

5 Global Trends We Saw in Latest Hotel Results

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Hotel Asset Managers Are on the Rise Worldwide

Hotel asset managers can be specialist advisors and go-betweens for owners and operators. As the asset-light model and third-party management spread in Asia Pacific and beyond, asset managers will gain influence as strategic allies.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hotel Asset Managers Are on the Rise Worldwide

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Hotels Are Set to Report Earnings. Here’s What Analysts Expect.

Analysts at investment banks expect to hear broadly upbeat news from public hotel companies in the next few weeks, even though company revenues haven't returned to 2019 levels.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Hotels Are Set to Report Earnings. Here’s What Analysts Expect.

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Hotel Execs Face New Reporting Challenge. Here’s What They Need to Know.

What's keeping hotel executives up at night these days? For some, it's looming reporting requirements for sustainability.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hotel Execs Face New Reporting Challenge. Here’s What They Need to Know.

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Accor’s Top Digital Exec Reveals Data on Its Hotel Tech Game

Accor's chief digital officer, Alix Boulnois, has been boosting the hotel giant's tech game. Her detailed data covers how any hotel company could use tech to drive loyalty, sell subscriptions, and distribute rooms.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Accor’s Top Digital Exec Reveals Data on Its Hotel Tech Game

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Hotel Wellness Strategies With the Biggest Payoff 

The profit potential for wellness can vary a lot between major and minor investments, according to new data. Hotel developers need to plan carefully.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotel Wellness Strategies With the Biggest Payoff 

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What Causes Sleepless Nights for Hotel Execs? The Rise of Fintech

The chief financial officers at Marriott and Accor are closely watching the entry of banks, financial technology (fintech) firms, and tech giants into the selling and servicing of travel. As they should.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

What Causes Sleepless Nights for Hotel Execs? The Rise of Fintech

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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.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hotel Expert: Stop Blindly Chasing Demand – Focus on Profit