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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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Wyndham Says Choice’s Latest Offer Is a ‘Step Backwards’

Wyndham is playing very hard to get. And unless lovestruck Choice is equipped to sweeten its offer, it may view this target forever as the one who got away.

Dennis Schaal | 5 days ago

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Trip.com Reports Surge in China Inbound Travel Searches

Trip.com expects the demand for travel to China to rise in the near future, credited to the efforts made by the government and industry to facilitate travel to the country.

6 days ago

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Dubai Startup Envi Lodges Is on a Global Sustainability Mission

Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.

Josh Corder | 6 days ago

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Tolga Lacin Leaving Marriott To Become Regional Ennismore COO

One of the most prominent general managers in Dubai, Tolga Lacin, is leaving his post. The Marriott leader is moving on for a role in Ennismore. Lacin led some of Marriott's flagship destinations in the emirate, including The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, the long-standing Le Meridien Dubai by the airport, and the newest W Dubai.…

Josh Corder | 6 days ago

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U.S. RevPAR Projected to Jump 4% in 2024

STR and Tourism Economics upped their year-over-year growth projections for ADR and RevPAR in their final US hotel forecast revision for 2023.

6 days ago

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IDEAS: Marriott International Relaunches ‘Check Out for Children’ Campaign

Marriott International has announced that it is continuing its partnership with UNICEF by relaunching ‘Check Out for Children,’ a program that has been created to give guests the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to the organization during their stay. Credit: Marriott International/Unicef According to a release, guest donations collected as part of the program…

Adam Stacey | 6 days ago

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Outbound Chinese Travel Preferences Shift to Singapore, Europe and South Korea

Chinese tourists are showing decreased interest in Japan and Thailand, partly due to Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release and negative perceptions from movies about Thailand. Consequently, Singapore, Europe, South Korea, Malaysia, and Australia have become more popular destinations.

7 days ago

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Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

We don't know how the trademarks will be used. But we're intrigued by names like Xaynor, Zardun and Aquellum.

Josh Corder | 7 days ago

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Fee Transparency Could Save U.S. Hotel and Short-Term Rental Customers $1 Billion Per Year

In a long, dense and fascinating proposed rule document the U.S. Federal Trade Commission published earlier this month in the Federal Register, it outlines what the effect of fee transparency will be on the time consumers save to book online. The document outlines the proposed rules, and calculates the times savings and costs involved in…

Rafat Ali | 1 week ago

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Marriott Is Upgrading Caribbean Properties

Marriott International announced new property enhancements, renovations and experiences from the company’s Caribbean properties.

1 week ago