Hotel News

Extensive coverage of news stories specifically curated for travel industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and opportunities in the global hotel sector. The archive provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, covering various aspects of hotel management, operations, guest experience, and marketing. In-depth analysis and expert opinions are presented by Skift editors and contributors, examining the challenges and opportunities faced by hoteliers in different regions and market segments. The archive also highlights the influence of global events, regulations, and changing traveler preferences on the industry.

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Selina’s Big Stock Swing

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Selina’s stock drop, American Air’s pilot deal, and Omni Hotels’ ambitions.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 mins ago

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 hours ago

News Blog

Accor Names Gilda Perez-Alvarado as Group Chief Strategy Officer

Accor said on Monday that it had named Gilda Perez-Alvarado as its group chief strategy officer in charge of overseeing global strategy, relations with hotel owners, and strategic partnerships. Since 2004, Perez-Alvarado has been at the hotel brokerage firm JLL Hotels & Hospitality, working her way up to become its Global CEO. She's intimately familiar…

Sean O'Neill | 13 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Florida Leads in Tourism From Abroad

Florida reports strong international visitor numbers, overseas travel up 21.8%, Canadian visitation up 81.1% in H1 2023. Florida sees 70.8 million annual visitors, leading post-pandemic recovery in overseas travelers.

14 hours ago

News Blog

IDEAS: voco hotels Debuts New ‘Find Your Flock’ Birdwatching Package

voco hotels, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts Group, has debuted a new birdwatching package in the U.S. and Singapore. Credit: voco hotels A study from Scientific Reports found that seeing or hearing birds was associated with an improvement of mental well-being for up to eight hours, so the new package has been designed to…

Adam Stacey | 15 hours ago

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Hotel Brand Selina’s Wild Ride as a Penny Stock: Here’s What We Know

Selina's stock price stabilized on Monday after a sharp drop to an all-time low on Friday. The chain of premium hostels and coworking spots is taking steps to escape penny-stock status.

Sean O'Neill | 17 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Hilton to Open 730 Properties in China

Hilton plans to open over 730 properties in mainland China in the next decade, capitalizing on rising demand from the middle class amid a tourism rebound. Hilton achieved a 69.9% occupancy rate in the Asia Pacific region during Q2 2023.

23 hours ago

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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

Daily Lodging Report

Selina Is in Danger of Stock Market Delisting

Selina Hospitality was read its last rites as it tried to avoid a reverse split to stay listed. SLNA plunged -41% to a new all-time low. They filed a revised prospectus with the SEC, and while it shows how ugly things are, with numerous financings, convertibles, and eventually a lot more shares, we didn’t see anything that wasn’t out there already.

2 days ago

Hotels

Blackstone Is Back Buying Hotels in Japan: Top Stories in Hotels

Blackstone is once again looking to acquire Japanese hotels, IHG debuted its newest brand, and Hyatt gave details on its latest brand. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 4 days ago