Future of Lodging

As the lines continue to blur between hotels and short-term rentals, Skift is focused on the technology and the consumer behaviors that are driving this. Follow our coverage across the wide world of lodging, from traditional hotels and motels to urban short-term rentals and traditional vacation rentals.

Hotels

Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S., but it has claimed that competitors have played hardball. It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast.

Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

Hotels

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one.

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

Hotels

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests.

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Hotels

4 Top Hotel Storylines for Marriott, Wyndham, and MGM Resorts

We'll ask top industry players to spill the beans on where they expect growth to come from for hotel companies, whether the U.S. has a solid gameplan for hosting several international sports events, and other burning questions.

4 Top Hotel Storylines for Marriott, Wyndham, and MGM Resorts

Hotels

Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico

It's notable how many of Michelin's favorite hotels are independently owned and run. Hard to find any properties run by the largest hotel groups on its lists.

Michelin Awards More U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings and Adds Canada and Mexico

Hotels

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

The New York City Council bill has ignited a fierce debate between supporters who claim it will improve safety and working conditions and opponents who argue it could cripple the hotel industry.

New York City Hotels Protest Bill to Mandate Licensing, Deter Subcontracting

Hotels

Hotel Earnings: 7 Things We Learned From Companies in the Skift Travel 200

Hotels recently discovered that they'd rather have fewer guests paying more. But can they keep holding the line on prices as they face other challenges?

Hotel Earnings: 7 Things We Learned From Companies in the Skift Travel 200

Hotels

Hyatt Checks Out of Hotel Ownership, But Eyes More Deals Like Mr & Mrs Smith

You might think "asset-light" means "we don't own stuff." In Hyatt's case, it means: "We don't own hotels, except when we occasionally buy some so we can flip them at a profit and help fund our M&A."

Hyatt Checks Out of Hotel Ownership, But Eyes More Deals Like Mr & Mrs Smith

Hotels

Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest

Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups.

Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest

Hotels

Skift Power Rankings: Anthony Capuano

Capuano has transformed the world's largest hotelier from an operator of traditional hotels to a group that runs all kinds of lodging, from vacation rentals to luxury cruise ships.

Skift Power Rankings: Anthony Capuano