Sean O'Neill

Sean O’Neill is Skift’s Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean’s forte is reporting, and he’s broken multiple hotel industry scoops. He has also conducted 1:1 interviews on stage with the CEOs of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Wyndham.

Hotels

Amadeus and Tripbam Point to Strong 2022 Finish for Hotel Bookings

Amadeus and Tripbam separately reported data this week suggesting that corporate travel demand continues to gain momentum. Plus, China-based Dajia wants to sell $1.3 billion worth of hotels and other news.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Tripbam Doesn’t See Recession Signs in Business Travel Data Yet

The research arm of investment bank Truist reported on a conference call it held with corporate travel data company Tripbam. Takeaways included that any indications of a recession have not yet shown…

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Startups

Startup Volantio Closes $6 Million Funding Round With Help From Alaska Airlines and JetBlue

Volantio, an optimization startup that has many airline customers, said on Thursday it had closed a $6 million Series A fundraising.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

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Hotels

Full Video: Ennismore Founder Sharan Pasricha at Skift Global Forum 2022

Here's what's on the mind of one of the hottest hoteliers in the world today.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Airlines

Southwest CEO Robert Jordan to Become the Airline’s President, Too

In a securities filing on Thursday, Southwest Airlines said Bob Jordan would succeed to the position of President of the company on January 1, 2023, while also retaining the role…

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Hotels

Accor Expects Fatter Earnings Than Forecast and Plans to Sell HQ for $450 Million

Accor, the Paris-based hotel group, said on Wednesday it would return to breakeven before the end of the year for its sales, marketing, distribution, and loyalty activities for owners of…

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

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Travel Technology

Sabre Quietly Looks to Shed Hotel Software Unit

Surprise! Sabre has been shopping around its non-core unit that helps hoteliers handle reservations, sources said. A sale might be good for the hospitality business by giving it a home that could further support its growth.

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Guesty Buys Two Hospitality Software Companies as Acquisition Spree Continues

Guesty, a startup that simplifies the operation and marketing of short-term rental and vacation rentals, said on Wednesday it had acquired two companies — Kigo and HiRUM — to expand the brand's…

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Hotels

Standard Hotels Bets Big on Thailand

U.S. hotel operator Standard International is betting on Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism recovery. Bloomberg said Standard is hoping to power an expansion in Asia that will see it open properties in popular and less-explored destinations.…

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago

Airlines

President Biden Calls for Airlines to Reveal All Fees Upfront

During a press conference on Monday, President Joe Biden endorsed a new proposal from the U.S. Transportation Department that would make airlines disclose relevant fees early in a consumer's shopping…

Sean O'Neill | 4 years ago