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Redefining Luxury Hospitality in 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Luxury hotels can differentiate themselves by broadening their offerings and embracing lucrative experiential trends. Robin Gilbert-Jones Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotels' Biggest Challenges, Luxury's Evolution: Ask Skift's Most Popular Questions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including what are the biggest challenges hospitality faces and how travel brands are using social media to attract younger audiences Read the Complete Story On Skift

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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group is projecting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024, according to the companys latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook. This shift is driving expansion into branded residences and alternative accommodations as hotels capitalize on the growing Experience Economy.

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The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Winter 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The market is forcing a margin call on post-Covid excess, conspicuous consumption, and there is traveler backlash to excessive rates. This pushback has created space for new thinking. Colin Nagy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. Key Objectives: Discover the Foundation of Smart Hospitality ⚡ Learn how fast, reliable connectivity powers the guestroom innovations shaping tomorrow’s hotel experience.

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Marriott’s New Brand Is Called Series by Marriott, and It’s Coming to India First

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Global hotel chains always brought their tried-and-tested brands to India. Now Marriott is flipping that: Indias not just a stop, its the starting line. Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy.

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Preventing Employee Burnout in Restaurants & Hospitality: An Integrated Approach

Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being.

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Transforming Hospitality Experiences: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in the Industry

Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. Don't miss out on this exclusive panel, where three restaurant thought leaders will share their insights on the benefits and applications of ChatGPT.