Sean O'neill

Reporting on the hotel industry for Skift

washington, district of columbia, united states

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I cover hotels as a staff journalist at Skift. You can reach me at so@skift.com.

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Marriott CFO: Shutdown Impact, Sonder Lessons, 2026 Optimism

Marriott CFO: Year-End Softness, Sonder Lessons, and 2026 Rebound Skift Take Marriott appears unfazed by a fourth quarter that's trending softer and by Sonder's collapse. Its message instead: the strategy holds, luxury and group bookings are resilient, an... See more

skift.com•Sean O'neill•Dec 4, 2025

Highgate and Kessler: Behind the New Hospitality Alliance

Kessler Collection Taps Highgate to Manage Its Lifestyle Hotels Skift Take Kessler Collection hands hotel operations to Highgate, keeping ownership to focus on expanding its boutique brands faster. U.S. boutique hotel operator Kessler Collection has forme... See more

skift.com•Sean O'neill•Nov 10, 2025

Marriott's 2026 Outlook: Credit Card Fees, World Cup, Lux Boom

Marriott’s 2026 Outlook: New Credit Card Deals, World Cup Boost, and Luxury Premiums Skift Take Marriott’s outlook for next year suggests steady, if unspectacular, growth. Credit card fees and luxury travel are helping to carry the load, while government ... See more

skift.com•Sean O'neill•Nov 4, 2025

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels Skift Take Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a recovery in U.S. hotel spending, including by middle-class travelers. He says the multi-year growth will be driven by more business investment, fal... See more

skift.com•Sean O'neill•Oct 22, 2025

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Marriott CFO: Shutdown Impact, Sonder Lessons, 2026 Optimism

Highgate and Kessler: Behind the New Hospitality Alliance

Marriott's 2026 Outlook: Credit Card Fees, World Cup, Lux Boom

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels

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Marriott CFO: Shutdown Impact, Sonder Lessons, 2026 Optimism

Highgate and Kessler: Behind the New Hospitality Alliance

Marriott's 2026 Outlook: Credit Card Fees, World Cup, Lux Boom

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Lays Out the Bull Case for Hotels

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