B&B Hotels Scales Its European Operations, Fast. The U.S. is Another Story
B&B Hotels has found momentum by scaling a focused budget model across Europe’s fragmented markets. The next phase is proving that the same formula can work in markets like the UK and the U.S.
UK Government Planning Industry-Wide Hotel Safety Talks — SCOOP
The UK Government is set to invite industry players to a roundtable event to discuss guest safety. The event could see ministers and companies discuss new protocols that could have wide-ranging impacts.
Same Place, New Name. IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt Eye Conversions for Midscale Growth
Conversions are giving hotel groups a faster way to expand midscale, especially in higher-cost markets where new builds are harder to justify.
Buffets First in Line as Hotel Groups Tell UN They’ll Halve Food Waste
A group of 11 hotels and travel companies have pledged to halve food waste in support of a UN campaign.
China’s H World Group Chases an Adventurous Traveler
The new Chinese traveler is more intrepid than ever. And H World wants to go on that journey with them.
Accor’s $1.1 Billion Sale of Hotel Stake to Blackstone-Led Group Clears Way for Ennismore IPO
Accor loses ownership stake in these hotels but keeps its name on the buildings and continues to collect fees. This is the shift toward an asset-light, franchise-heavy model CEO Sébastien Bazin has long sought.
Kempinski Selects Prague Monastery for First Acquisition In 55 Years
Kempinski’s strategy hinges on being extremely selective. In today’s luxury market, scarcity could sell better than scale.
GMH Hotels: Is Marriott Going Too Far With 39 Brands?
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down Marriott Hotels’ launch of its 39th brand: a wellness-focused concept in Italy, and ask whether hyper-segmentation is a smart strategy or brand overload. During this part of the discussion, Sean O’Neill will be joining us to share his insights.
Accor’s 525-Page Filing Reveals Ennismore Is Driving Growth
Ennismore is the engine behind Accor’s best-performing division. The open question is whether the high margins and fast growth can continue after a potential IPO.
Marriott India Tells Gen Z to Clock Off on Time — and Says It’s Working
The hospitality industry has long been debating the causes of India’s poor talent retention. Marriott claims the solution lies with the companies.