Daily Lodging Report

In this web scraping exercise of Google Hotels, Skift Research considers one of the most interesting questions in the travel industry currently: What role does Google play in the shifting sands of hotel distribution? https://hubs.li/Q02FtKYZ0

InterGlobe is diving into the European hospitality scene with profit on its mind. As the CEO of Miiro Hotels clearly puts it, “This isn’t a vanity project — it’s a project for profit.” https://hubs.li/Q02Fl7Ps0

Hyatt is adding its 29th brand in a bid to add places in Germany where it hasn't had many choices for its most loyal guests. https://hubs.li/Q02DKxGR0

Luxury hotels in the U.S. have recently experienced robust growth in demand and room rates, while economy hotels have declined year-over-year. The numbers for the first five months of the year suggest a break with broad historical patterns. “We’re seeing a bifurcation by hotel class.” https://hubs.ly/Q02DmCTn0

Oyo looks to make the most of India's burgeoning outbound travel market, as evidenced by its recent launch of premium hotels in popular destinations for Indian tourists. https://hubs.li/Q02D0GCl0

Many destinations in seeking to regulate short-term rentals try to balance the needs of locals with the benefits of tourism. Barcelona has had enough. https://hubs.li/Q02CV3KN0

Here's your one-stop shop with answers to most of your questions about the best event in travel – Skift Global Forum – and what to expect. https://hubs.li/Q02CLq8L0

Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent and technology acquisition rather than accumulating customer lists. https://hubs.li/Q02CLq640

With Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia. https://hubs.li/Q02CDDpX0

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