Expedia and JetBlue See Airline Distribution Shift During Travel Boom
In the perpetual tug of war between airlines and online middlemen, a bit of turnabout is fair play.
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.
Soho House Founder to Retire From CEO Role; Company Cutting Back Growth Ambitions
Nick Jones said on Wednesday that he would step down from being CEO of Membership Collective Group nearly three decades since he founded the original Soho House that eventually led…
Airlines Want Their Net Zero Pledges to Fly on More Than Fumes
Aviation is becoming a target for policymakers and climate emergency activists. Leaders from Delta, Air France-KLM, and McKinsey have highlighted some heartening ways to address the carbon reduction challenge.
Delta to Invest More in the Traveler Experience at the Airport
Airlines often focus on their on-time performance. But a journey of a thousand miles often starts at an airport with a lot of friction. Kudos to Delta for attempting to smooth out some of the typical hassles.
Qatar’s World Cup to Benefit Hyatt and Accor Most: Analyst
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starts in five days, and Qatar is struggling to have enough lodging to house an expected 1.2 million football fans.
Hilton Surveys Find Guests Define Wellness More Broadly After Pandemic
Wellness talk seems to spread at about the same pace as people's waistlines. But if you look beneath the averages, you'll really find a consumer segment that shops for trips that enhance their well-being.
The Indie Boutique Hotel Leveraging Scrappy Rock N Roll Vibes to Stand Out
The Jams Music Hotel in Munich spotlights how boutique hotels created by individuals and small companies can thrive in the shadow of behemoth corporations. It helps to have lots of character and a feisty soul.
Canadian Hotel Construction Is Rebounding at Last
Even as the Bank of Canada recently hiked interest rates, developers keep pressing ahead with hotel development at pre-pandemic levels. Plus, news other news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Why Some Hotels Are Swapping Out Their Swimming Pools
Some hotels that temporarily closed their pools during the pandemic are permanently replacing them with more profitable event space. Yet not all guests will like the trend.
New Marriott Apartment Brand Bets on Blended Leisure and Business Travel
Marriott International is debuting an extended-stay brand in the U.S. and Canada. Why buy a startup like Placemakr or Limehome when you can build your own brand?