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Daily Podcast: Big Hotel Brands Freeze Russia Plans

Good morning from Skift. It's Thursday, March 10, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 15 hours ago

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental Launches a Luxury Vacation Rental Brand

Another hotel group enters the luxury home rental fray, but Mandarin Oriental is putting its properties through a rigorous brand standard ringer before guests have an opportunity to book.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 17 hours ago

Hotels

OTA Insight Buys Transparent to Offer Both Hotel and Vacation Rental Data

Here's yet another sign that alternative accommodations are becoming sophisticated businesses just like hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 20 hours ago

Hotels

Hilton, Hyatt, and Accor Freeze Hotel Development in Russia

Western hotel companies are still making money in Russia, but this is a notable step for an industry that has been a holdout amid all the companies ditching their presence in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Cameron Sperance | 1 day ago

Hotels

IHG, Marriott, and Equinox Hotels Turn Up Sleep Soundtrack Strategies

For hotels, now is the time to think beyond the scope of traditional music programs to create experiences that resonate with guests.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 days ago

Hotels

Daily Podcast: Strong Hotel Hiring Numbers

Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, March 7, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Coronavirus

Middle East Hotel Development Picks Up the Pace

The pace of hotel development in the Middle East is picking up after a two-year dry spell. The key to making these hotels a success is showing this region is still a place to visit when the rest of the world is back to open borders and on a level tourism playing field.

Cameron Sperance | 4 days ago

Hotels

Podcast: Hilton CEO on What’s Changed for Hotels

Listen now to a conversation with Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta at Skift Global Forum in September 2021 in New York City.

Jason Clampet | 4 days ago

Coronavirus

U.S. Hotels Gained Much-Needed Workers in February

February was a surprisingly strong month for hotel job gains. Companies need to continue the momentum leading into the busy summer travel season, which is only a few months away.

Cameron Sperance | 6 days ago

Coronavirus

Trump Hotels CEO Leaving the Dwindling Company

Eric Danziger, the departing CEO at Trump Hotels and one of the few non-family members to hold the top job at the company, is the latest drag on the hotel brand that has shed properties over the last several years.

Cameron Sperance | 7 days ago