Skift Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Skift Take: CEO pay versus performance: See the highest-paid travel bosses and how they scored on total returns for their shareholders.

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Lodging

MAY 28, 2024

The inaugural Extended Stay Hotel Forum, held last Tuesday at the Union League Club in Manhattan, New York City, focused on development, ownership, and operation in the vibrant extended-stay segment, which comprises more than 51 percent of hotels currently being financed. The event included nine sessions covering trends and strategies in areas such as the economy and lifestyle & luxury segments, site selection and investment, branding, new construction and conversion, revenue management and

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Skift Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Skift Take: New York hotels have faced a price crunch after the city lost about 10% of its travel lodging supply between new restrictions on short-term rentals and a program to convert many hotels into shelter for migrants.

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Lodging

MAY 28, 2024

THE VILLAGES, Florida—Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation. Led by Florida Hotel Renovations, the project began in late 2023 and includes new contemporary flooring, furniture, lighting, and décor throughout all guestrooms and communal spaces, including the lobby and dining area. “Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages takes pride in providing our guests with a memorable travel experience backed by the latest innovations

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Skift Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Skift Take: Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.

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Hotel Management

MAY 28, 2024

Distinct collection hotels are on the rise as both travellers and owners seek character over ‘cookie cutter’ approach. Here, Accor Pacific Chief Development Officer, Lindsay Leeser, and Vice President Development, Brett Forer, discuss the importance of growing this arm of the business. A key part of Accor’s growth and development strategy is to expand our strongest categories, which includes collection brands.

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Skift Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Skift Take: This upgrade is a testament to Oyo's strengthening financial position and the broader positive trends within India's hospitality industry.

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Skift Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Skift Take: Indians are being more mindful of the impact of their journeys on the environment – and it is changing the way they live their everyday lives, according to a report from Booking.com. We look at some of the steps the government and industry are taking in response.

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