Sean O'Neill

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Sean O'Neill

NowNew York CNN — The Trump administration is declaring victory for defeating a massive pain point for inflation-weary Americans: Egg prices are plunging. “When I took it over, eggs were through the roof, and now eggs are down,” President Donald Trump said Sunday aboard Air Force One. White House Press …

2 months ago | forbes.com | Sean O'Neill

Sean O'Neill, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Syncron. Most manufacturers don’t control the customer experience. They build great products, then work with third parties to sell and service them. While there are countless benefits to this approach, there are significant downsides as well. Manufacturers lose their direct connection to customers. They miss out on commercial opportunities to better serve them. And they can’t ensure a consistent experience.

2 months ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Sean O'Neill

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its reach into the so-called "upper-midscale" segment with a new brand, Hyatt Select, designed to attract cost-conscious travelers while offering hotel owners a conversion-friendly option with lower operational costs. The Chicago-based hospitality company launched Hyatt Select on Tuesday. The brand targets transient (not extended stay or convention) travelers in smaller towns and cities where the hotel giant has limited or no presence.

2 months ago | thetimes.com | Sean O'Neill

2 months ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Sean O'Neill

Choice Hotels International has been orchestrating one of the U.S. lodging industry's most dramatic makeovers. The company that built its empire on roadside chains like Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn is now aggressively pivoting toward sleek urban hotels and extended-stay suites. Skift analyzed Choice Hotels' financial filings on Thursday for 2024 and compared them with 2019. The numbers on property counts and room counts tell a compelling story.