Skift Take Hilton risked falling out of the cultural conversation as newer brands like Airbnb made a lot of noise. So the company has responded with new marketing tactics. One of them is putting hotel stays, rather than beaches or sunsets, upfront in its ads. Another tactic is to mock rentals. Sean O’Neill Hilton Worldwide…
1. Finding cheaper flights Those who are strategic about saving spend 23% less on flights than those who aren’t, according to a survey of budget travelers by the booking site VacationRenter. Top strategies include booking with a budget carrier (52%), sticking to one carry-on bag (48%), using credit card points or rewards (39%) and tracking…
Choice Hotels’ stable will soon include the three-star Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Radisson Hotel Group A company best known for its budget brands is expanding into the middle-tier hospitality market with one quick move. Choice Hotels International announced Monday that it is acquiring the franchise business of Radisson Hotel Group…
“Bleisure” travel grows in popularity as employees extend their business trips. David Troeger Is it possible to combine business and pleasure? According to recent data, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” “Bleisure” travel combines business trips with leisure travel and is a trend that is taking the travel industry by storm. Due to flexible work…
Once a symbol of pandemic-era hospitality, the cold grab-and-go breakfast bag has fallen out of fashion, as hotels strive to not only bring back hot breakfast and buffets but also ensure their spread is better than ever. After all, breakfast often proves to be a key differentiator for guests, according to a recent consumer survey…
Business and pleasure travel often converge. Four Seasons After several years of stagnation, travel for business or pleasure is rebounding in a big way, and in some instances they are converging. As travel restrictions are lifted around the world, businesses are seeing an opportunity to free remote workers from their home offices, uniting staff after…
“I usually don’t reach out to smaller hotels — they need the revenue. Chains can be a better way to go.” — Eric Stoen (332,000 Instagram followers), @travelbabbo Eric Stoen Eric Stoen, 50, of @travelbabbo has accrued over 332,000 Instagram followers in the eight years he’s been traveling and logging his trips online full-time. As…
Although more than a year has passed since President Donald Trump departed the Oval Office, the Trump name remains as politically polarizing as ever, leaving the Trump Hotels portfolio beset by challenges. Dan Wasiolek, a senior equity analyst for the financial services firm Morningstar, said that controversy surrounding Trump has created an “overhang” on the…
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Planning some European travel this summer? It’s finally about time: after COVID-era restrictions, lockdowns, and quarantines made traveling to and from the continent quite difficult, visitors are welcome back again in 2022. Following suit? A slew of stylish hotels that will open (or have just opened) in popular destinations from the city to the coast….