Anthony Capuano travel tips

Marriott International plans to further expand in the midscale segment, with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano saying during Wednesday's Q1 earnings call that the company is working on another midscale offering.

Hilton president and CEO Christopher Nassetta believes the hotel group’s focus on traditional hotels and lodging and mostly “organic” growth gives it an edge over competitors expanding into cruises, vacation rentals, and other categories.

Despite looming recession fears, the travel industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, according to the Skift Travel Health Index for August 2024. The index showed a 9% increase from a year ago, led by the Asia Pacific region (up 13%) and North America (up 8%).

It's a new day at one of the most storied W Hotels properties in the brand network.

Marriott International president and CEO Anthony Capuano spoke at the Skift Global Forum in New York City about the hotel giant’s strategic growth, including its expansion beyond traditional hotel offerings into areas like luxury yachts and tented lodges.

Last month, we wrote about how a potential recession in the U.S. could impact the travel industry. The concern has been that a recession would hit travel spending and you can see it in the stock market: The Skift Travel 200 Stock Index is up only 3% since the start of the year while the global market is up 20%.

20 CEOs. 35 sessions in all. The Skift Global Forum ran from September 17 – 19 with loads of insights into the future of travel. We heard from the biggest hotel operators, OTAs, tourism boards and other leaders of the industry. 

Marriott says its loyalty program Bonvoy crossed 210 million members this August but for group CEO and president Anthony Capuano, the platform is just getting started. Capuano sees Bonvoy as moving away from a “transactional system” towards more of an “emotional” one, where members use Bonvoy for room upgrades, free cups of coffee, and even walks down the red carpet at the Emmys.

Where will future hotel development growth come from? How are hotels using technology to sell more than just rooms? Do U.S. officials and travel marketers have good gameplans for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Summer Olympics in 2028, the Cricket World Cup, and other major sporting events to come?

When Anthony Capuano graduated from Cornell’s prestigious hotel school in 1987, he received seven job offers — and one rejection letter. It was from Marriott International.  

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Don't expect any rate discounts at the world's largest hotel company — with one notable exception.

Marriott International signaled confidence in continued growth on Wednesday, forecasting a strong overall global performance for the year despite noting some storm clouds on the horizon.

Skift Global Forum, happening September 17-19 in New York City, is set to be a transformative event for both the travel industry as a whole, and the sectors within. That of course includes the giant that is hospitality. This year’s forum features an exceptional lineup of speakers from the sector, including CEOs from Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, MGM Resorts International, and the founder of Newfoundland’s iconic Fogo Island Inn. These industry luminaries will share their insights, strategies, and visions for the future of lodging in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Marriott International’s 2024 Serve 360 Report outlines significant ESG achievements, including sustainability efforts and social impact goals, with global initiatives supporting community and environmental well-being.

The summer travel season is here, and most of us are trying to just make it through the chaos of airports and long hotel check-in lines without completely losing our patience.

The world’s top hotel executives are betting big on AI, groups, and India amid a post-pandemic travel resurgence that’s bolstering the bottom line despite economic headwinds and labor challenges.

Marriott International revealed details to Skift on Monday about its newest hotel brand — temporarily named Project Mid-T — in the “midscale” hotel category. The hotel giant said the new brand is primarily aimed at developers converting existing hotels rather than new construction and is meant to appeal to travelers worldwide.

Annual ceremony honors Marriott associates for exemplary achievements and outstanding service to communities, guests and each other

In recent months, hotel industry chatter and scuttlebutt swirled around the idea that Hilton is within striking distance of overtaking Marriott in terms of loyalty program size.

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