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IHG saw U.S. hotel revenue normalize. Marriott plans to launch a new midscale brand. Hyatt aims to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio. And more.
Sean O'Neill | 14 hours ago
Inflation may stay higher for longer. That may fuel interest in all-inclusive resorts, which charge one upfront price.
Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes, Hilton’s travel trends, and China’s airlines boost.
Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago
Hilton has released a "trends report" aimed at consumer news sites. These three points are noteworthy for industry insiders.
All-inclusive resorts have had a downmarket reputation. Hospitality company Ennismore aspires to change that.
It's reassuring to see numerous Club Med all-inclusive resorts rebounding post-pandemic and that the company has upgraded many to attract affluent millennial parents. But some experts question its new marketing campaign and strategy.
Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago
We bet that Hyatt or one of its rivals will partner with Meliá by 2025, adding a bigger loyalty program and scale efficiencies. But the Spanish leader in resort locations worldwide should reject any offer that would dilute its strategy. Call it turn-down service.
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Top Hyatt executives said on Tuesday they planned to create hotels and resorts in two destinations on Mexico's Caribbean coast — Tulum and Isla Mujeres — with about 5,000 rooms together. Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO of Hyatt Hotel Corporation, met with officials from the Quintana Roo state of Mexico the day before the start…
When Hyatt adds hotels to new destinations, it can cross-sell the newfound guests on its recently acquired all-inclusive resorts through marketing messages. So the company is seeking more hotels to speed up this virtuous cycle.
Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago
In this video from Skift Global Forum 2022, we hear from Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), on the importance of investing in the next generation of talent during a critical, transitional time in the hospitality industry.
Sandals Resorts + Skift | 2 years ago
