Lists that aim to pick the best hotels can elevate excellent brands, but they come with unintended consequences that have to be managed.
Congrats, You’re the ‘World’s Best’ Hotel
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United Adds More Offbeat Destinations: Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City
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The latest expansion is a part of United’s strategy to bet on off-the-beaten path international destinations.
Hyatt’s New India Chief Brings an Outsider’s Eye to an
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Hyatt plans to double its India footprint, and is making an unconventional bet by tapping a leader from outside hospitality to drive that.
Hotel Versus OTA Direct-Booking Tussle Will Shape Distribution for Years
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One of the most important Skift stories in 2024 was a Skift Research report forecasting that hotel websites could be the dominant in distribution by 2030.
Goa’s Tourism Drop: Fewer Foreign Visitors, Rising Complaints, and Tougher
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Goa is trying to be more than just beaches. However, low international tourism numbers have placed the state at the heart of controversy.
Airbnb: The Bears Were Wrong About Long-Term Stays
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Long-term and non-urban stays continue to be solid Airbnb trip categories in the post-pandemic era, said CFO Ellie Mertz.
Why the New JetBlue Is an East Coast Leisure Airline
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JetBlue isn’t pulling out of Los Angeles or ceasing to serve corporate clients. And it even plans one or two new routes to Europe in 2025. But JetBlue’s
Hilton Pushes Deeper Into Luxury Market in Loyalty Play
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Hilton is betting big on luxury hotels, according to an interview with Chris Silcock. It plans to open three luxury hotels a week this year.
The New Era of Solo Women Travelers – Skift Travel
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This week’s episode of The Skift Travel Podcast examined the surge in solo women travelers over the age of 50.
Choice Hotels Taps Mews for Software to Boost Non-Room Revenue
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Choice Hotels International has named Mews as a new property management system (PMS) option for its international franchisees