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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.

Travel Technology

Blackstone to Invest in Hotel Tech Company, M3 – ‘Many More’ Deals to Come

There's a lot of opportunity for strategic growth investment in travel tech, and Blackstone wants to jump in.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Hotels

Timeshare Giants Report Consumer Pullback – Here’s the Outlook for Vacation Ownership

Could international expansion help offset sluggish growth in the U.S.? "Global" was the word executives said the most on earnings calls we reviewed.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hotels

Choice Hotels: ‘Normalization’ in U.S., Maintains Profit Forecast

Choice Hotels recently saw its U.S hotels continue to perform roughly 10% above 2019 levels in revenue per available room. Its executives believe that trend may roll on next year.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hotels

Hilton: U.S. Leisure Travel ‘Definitely Softening’ – High-End Still Have ‘Fat Bank Accounts’

While Hilton's outlook remains broadly positive, the moderating growth trajectory bears watching. Next year hotel operators may need to work harder to drive growth. Luxury and lifestyle brands could be key differentiators.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotels

Hyatt Rides Business Travel Wave but Trims Hotel Outlook

Hyatt claimed success in capitalizing on a business travel recovery. But as it considers acquisitions and development deals, it must balance ambition with potential economic headwinds.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotels

IHG CEO Defies Slowdown Fears, Sees No Hotel Weakness Outside China

In a Skift interview, IHG CEO Elie Maalouf said he's seen no pullbacks in travel demand outside of China. He touted the company's geographic diversification and how the hotel group is doubling down on tech upgrades this year.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Startups

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Hotels

MGM Resorts: Strength in Marriott Deal, Softness with Formula 1 in Vegas

America's casino resort giant posts record revenues, buoyed by a recent loyalty alliance with Marriott. But Las Vegas's Formula 1 fever appears to be cooling, casting a shadow over the fourth quarter.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotels

U.S. Congress One Step Closer to Passing Junk Fee Transparency Law

The U.S. Senate moved forward in an effort to force U.S.-based hotels and short-term rentals to adopt a new national standard for price comparison. It has adopted similar language to a comparable bill in the House, so it's possible the bill will become law before the November elections.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotels

Marriott’s Hotel Momentum Faces Drag From Slowdown in China and U.S. Election

Despite strong performance elsewhere, weakness in Greater China — Marriott's second-largest market outside the U.S. — has led to a slight downward revision in the company's full-year RevPAR growth forecast.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago