Early Check-In

Inside hotels and hospitality right now.

Early Check-In

Not Just Luxury: Hotel Gains Spread

U.S. hotels sold a record number of room nights in September, and third-quarter results partly reflected that.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Nov 5, 2026

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Marriott Cuts Jobs Ahead of Earnings

The hotel group said it seeks efficiencies as part of a "regular budget and planning process."

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Oct 29, 2026

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Hotel Spending Holds Up at IHG, Wyndham, and Accor

Third-quarter RevPAR rose across the board, and forward bookings are strong.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Oct 22, 2026

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Hotels Battle Fake AI Videos

AI-generated “stay and win” videos on social media are a new headache for hotel operators.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Oct 15, 2026

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Hotels' 2027 Math

What this year's hotel performance says about next year's.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Oct 8, 2026

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Will AI Cut Hotel Jobs?

What top execs have said about automation and labor recently.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Oct 1, 2026

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Hotel Chiefs Are Upbeat on 2027 as They Rethink Guest Service

Skift Global Forum featured on-stage CEOs from Hilton, Wyndham, Accor, Hyatt, and Banyan Group.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Sep 24, 2026

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Higher Interest Rates Impact Hotels

How rising interest rates have affected Starwood Capital and AJ Capital Partners.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Sep 17, 2026

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Marriott's Strong Summer

Marriott's July was strong. Will the good times keep rolling?

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Sep 10, 2026

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Hotel CEOs Meet With Trump

Eight hotel leaders joined other travel CEOs in White House meetings to encourage policies to promote more inbound tourism.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Sep 3, 2026

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Why Boutiques Sell Out

The asset-light explanation.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Aug 27, 2026

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Why So Many Brands?

The three letters reshaping every hotel earnings call: NUG

Luke Martin, Hotel Reporter

Aug 20, 2026

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☀️ IHG's Sunny Outlook

IHG CEO Elie Maalouf was upbeat in his Skift interview.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Aug 13, 2026

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Marriott's Peace Offering

Marriott answered owners' complaints. But it answered in a different currency than they asked for.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Aug 6, 2026

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Ennismore IPO: Accor Sets Decision Deadline

Bazin draws his line.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jul 30, 2026

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September Travel Demand Is Trending Up

Hotels should expect a better September than usual, based on data signals.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jul 23, 2026

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Hilton's CEO on the 'Bazillion' Points Problem

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta says he's eager to apply new AI tools to help guests when problems pop up at his hotels.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jul 16, 2026

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About Hilton's Navan Deal

Hilton's direct reservation link with Navan may be hospitality's opening move toward Amazon-style brand merchandising in corporate travel.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jul 9, 2026

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World Cup Boosts Hotel Rates

Host cities are seeing revenue surges on game days through higher room rates, defying World Cup doomsayers.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jul 2, 2026

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💳 Resilient Hotel Bookers

The latest numbers show remarkably strong demand from business and leisure travelers. It's not just a World Cup bump.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jun 25, 2026

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Marriott Owners Want More Card Income

Owners wrote a letter to Marriott's leadership saying they want a share of its co-branded credit card income.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jun 18, 2026

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Building a Budget Brand to Woo Marriott & Co.

A&O is scaling Europe's cheapest beds into a brand that a Marriott or Hilton might one day want.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jun 11, 2026

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Hotels (Finally) Up Their AI Game

Hilton, IHG, and Marriott Talk AI Aspirations

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Jun 4, 2026

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Hotels vs. OTAs: The Hidden Scoreboard

Inside Hotels' Tug-of-War With OTAs

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

May 28, 2026

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Who’s Running Choice Hotels Now

Meet the interim CEO: Dom Dragisich.

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

May 21, 2026

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Not Just Luxury: Hotel Gains Spread

Marriott Cuts Jobs Ahead of Earnings

Hotel Spending Holds Up at IHG, Wyndham, and Accor

Hotels Battle Fake AI Videos

Hotels' 2027 Math

Will AI Cut Hotel Jobs?

Hotel Chiefs Are Upbeat on 2027 as They Rethink Guest Service

Higher Interest Rates Impact Hotels

Marriott's Strong Summer

Hotel CEOs Meet With Trump

Why Boutiques Sell Out

Why So Many Brands?

☀️ IHG's Sunny Outlook

Marriott's Peace Offering

Ennismore IPO: Accor Sets Decision Deadline

September Travel Demand Is Trending Up

Hilton's CEO on the 'Bazillion' Points Problem

About Hilton's Navan Deal

World Cup Boosts Hotel Rates

💳 Resilient Hotel Bookers

Marriott Owners Want More Card Income

Building a Budget Brand to Woo Marriott & Co.

Hotels (Finally) Up Their AI Game

Hotels vs. OTAs: The Hidden Scoreboard

Who’s Running Choice Hotels Now

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