Cameron Sperance

Cameron is Skift’s Boston-based hospitality reporter. A Memphis native, he’s never dropped his use of y’all. He previously covered commercial real estate and is a fan of indie bookshops, his dog, and hosting dinner parties.

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Soho House Owner Risks Cool Factor in Pursuit of Profitability

Membership Collective Group and its leading brand Soho House haven’t seen profitability since the first club opened more than 25 years ago. Opening more clubs at reduced costs can lead to profits, but that also risks diluting the exclusivity once associated with the brand.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

China’s Omicron Setback Not a Deterrent for Hotel Developers

China's national hotel performance sank amid an Omicron surge that is gripping major cities on the mainland as well as Hong Kong. But you wouldn't know that based on the development interest in the region from major companies like IHG.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

European Hotel Performance Tumbles Since Ukraine War

It's still only one data point, but Europe's softened hotel performance is a warning signal to major hotel company executives who previously tried to downplay the impact the Ukraine War would have on their European portfolios.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Hotels

Soho House Parent Shrugs Off Annual Loss With Boast of Growth Plans

How long can Soho House owner Membership Collective Group keep losing money? More clubs and increased membership are one way to tell a growth story, but investors eventually want to see profitability.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

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Skift Forum Europe Preview: Accor Moves to Defend Its European Turf

Accor continues to see bright days ahead in its recovery, but the war in Ukraine adds new challenges for Accor's already volatile pandemic recovery — especially a conflict in one’s backyard.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Hotels

Redefining and Redesigning the Airport Hotel

The stigma behind airport hotels is changing and with that comes servicing more “destination travelers” versus displaced travelers.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

Sonesta’s Major Stakeholder Plans to Install One of Its Own as CEO

Sonesta didn't go far in looking for a new CEO. John Murray's current employer, Service Properties Trust, is the lodging trust that severed contracts with Marriott and IHG and used those hotels to fuel Sonesta's ascent during the pandemic.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

IHG Turns to Greater China to Expand Global Development

The Americas still takes the (slightly) biggest piece of IHG's development pipeline pie, but Greater China is vaulting forward each year with new signings and higher room counts for the company behind brands like Holiday Inn and InterContinental.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental Launches a Luxury Vacation Rental Brand

Another hotel group enters the luxury home rental fray, but Mandarin Oriental is putting its properties through a rigorous brand standard ringer before guests have an opportunity to book.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotels

Hilton, Hyatt, and Accor Freeze Hotel Development in Russia

Western hotel companies are still operating in Russia, but this is a notable step for an industry that has been a holdout amid all the companies ditching their presence in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago