Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Skift Take: Findings from Expedia Group’s March 2023 research can help travel providers deepen their understanding of traveler priorities around loyalty rewards — including price discounts and the flexibility to use rewards across brands and different trip elements like hotels, flights, car rentals, and activities.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Skift Take: While there are several co-branded credit cards offered by airlines and hotels, banks releasing travel-focused core credit cards indicates a shift in consumer preference and the rising popularity of travel credit cards in India. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

MARCH 14, 2024

In the 22 nd edition of the HM Industry Leaders Forum, HM invited leading hoteliers, tourism professionals and suppliers across Asia Pacific and the world to their insights into the hotel landscape and their outlook for the year ahead. focused on refining our offerings to ensure we remain relevant.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announces a series of internally elevated roles and new appointments that completes its Consumer Operations team in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC).

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

has released the findings of its new research report, Understanding Personalization Efforts in the Hotel and Retail Industries. The study found a strong link between personalization and overall satisfaction, validating earlier research that showed 61% of consumers are willing to spend more with companies if they offer a customized experience.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 23, 2023

A new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism among consumers, with 69% of travelers actively seeking sustainable travel options. tourists leading the list as big spenders.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 5, 2024

hotels carry the name of a major brand. Here’s what’s behind that strategy and what it means for consumers. Two-thirds of U.S. But companies like Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt don’t own or even run most of the properties.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While this helps meet evolving consumer demands it also ensures that the company grows beyond metropolitan areas. Skift Take: IHCL's strategic focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities indicates a market expansion aligning with India's burgeoning middle class. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 10, 2024

CBRE Hotels Research analyzed ten years of hotel brand performance for six large public hotel companies, encompassing over three million rooms or 60% of US supply as of year-end 2022. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth for only 10 of the 49 brands held by these six companies met or exceeded the 2.9%

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Lodging

MAY 16, 2023

CHICAGO—The global luxury hospitality industry is undergoing a transformation as luxury hotels have risen in popularity in tandem with rising global wealth and consumers’ increased prioritization of experiences. The number of luxury hotel brands and supply has increased by more than one million rooms over the past 40 years.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It may have taken a pandemic to really wake the lodging market—including investors, developers, and hoteliers, as well as their consumers—to the beauty of the extended-stay concept.

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eHotelier

MARCH 17, 2024

BWH Hotels (BWH) today announced the signing of three new SureStay properties in Australasia. Situated within BWH’s value and extended stay segments, the global powerhouse brand will introduce two economy SureStay hotels and first in market, extended stay brand, SureStay Studio to the portfolio.

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Lodging

JUNE 26, 2023

PHILADELPHIA – Real estate and hospitality management company HHM Hotels announced Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle, a new business division formed to support independent owners and investors in driving maximum revenue, value, and optimal profitability for independent and independent-inspired brands.

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Lodging

APRIL 14, 2023

A record number of loyalty program members should help hotel brands lower their customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer engagement and offset any occupancy shortfalls during an economic downturn, according to a recent CBRE report.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 27, 2023

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is investing in its Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) operations after witnessing strong growth in the region last year. For these reasons, as well as the breadth of well designed, independent hotels in this part of the world, we see a huge opportunity to have a greater presence and impact here.”

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Hotel Speak

APRIL 4, 2023

The concept of what makes a luxury brand an attractive option worth buying into is undergoing a massive mind shift. This is especially true for the future luxury consumers, often referred to as the Millennials and Gen Z, or even more precisely HENRYs (‘High earners, not rich yet’). What can luxury brands do?

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eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Running a hotel is a fantastic journey, but it also requires you to stay on your toes as the hospitality landscape continuously evolves. As society undergoes profound changes, so does the behaviour of consumers, and this transformation has a significant impact on hotels. So, what’s the deal, you ask?

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Hospitality Net

JULY 27, 2023

Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc. This survey, conducted in partnership with Harris Poll, comes as nine new brands with nearly 600 hotels, including Radisson Blu, Radisson and Country Inn & Suites, are now available to be booked on ChoiceHotels.com.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 12, 2023

A record number of loyalty program members should help hotel brands lower their customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer engagement and offset any occupancy shortfalls during an economic downturn.

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Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 25, 2024

By strategically integrating joy and surprise into your customer interactions, you tap into the realm of consumer psychology. Understanding the triggers that evoke positive emotions allows you to craft memorable experiences, strengthening the bond between customers and your brand.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Food Loss and Waste initiative, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period.

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MediaBoom

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

At its core, luxury marketing is a specialized target approach for high-end goods and services aimed at affluent consumers seeking a sense of exclusivity. So, how can you compete with the top brands in the affluent market and stay ahead of the competition? Many marketers use brand storytelling to cater to these unique values.

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Hotel News Resource

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Branding plays a crucial role in niche verticals by helping businesses establish a strong and distinct identity within their specific market segment. According to a study conducted by Forbes, 82% of consumers are more likely to trust a brand that is tailored to their specific needs and interests.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 17, 2024

Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group today announced a signed agreement to rebrand seven existing HMI properties in five major cities across Japan to Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott.

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Catala Consulting

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction In the competitive landscape of the B2B hotel industry, establishing and nurturing brand loyalty has never been more critical. As businesses increasingly seek partnerships that offer more than just a transactional relationship, hotels must innovate their marketing strategies to meet these evolving expectations.

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Hotel News Resource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Article - Euromonitor International Unveils Top Five Global Digital Consumer Trends for 2024 - Consumers want more power in their relationship with brands and are using social media to give them a greater voice

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MediaBoom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There has never been a better time to build a luxury brand than this. If you’re looking to build a luxury brand, understanding this market’s dynamic growth and potential is essential. Brands like Lamborghini, Gucci, and Rolls Royce exemplify the success achievable in this vibrant market. billion by 2032.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 12, 2023

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has expanded its global development strategy to include The James brand as part of the Sonesta Franchise portfolio in the U.S. The rights to The James brand were added to the Sonesta portfolio of hotels when the company purchased four hotels in April 2022 in its return to New York City.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

Sleep Inn, a leading limited service, lifestyle brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. Through consumer testing the Scenic Dreams prototype was found to significantly increase guests’ likelihood to stay, while remaining one of the lowest cost hotels to build and operate in midscale.

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Lodging

MARCH 20, 2024

Sleep Inn, a leading limited service, lifestyle brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. known for its modern, nature-inspired, stylish design, has now revealed the interior details for its latest prototype, Scenic Dreams.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Skift Take: Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs would like to multiply consumers' encounters with his brand beyond occasional hotel and resort stays. A potential paid membership product would let luxury travelers hop among new clubs, building on a model Soho House has popularized.

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MediaBoom

MARCH 4, 2024

Developing a luxury branding strategy it’s not easy and requires meticulous planning and execution You’re targeting a very specific audience , asking them to make a significant investment into something that might not be a necessity. Repeat that exercise with almost every luxury brand, and you’ll find the same results.

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Hotel Business

MAY 17, 2023

has appointed Brian Povinelli to SVP, global head of marketing and brand. Povinelli, who has been with Marriott since its acquisition of Starwood Hotels in September 2016, will lead the company’s overall marketing strategy, as well as the end-to-end guest experience for Marriott’s 22 premium, select- and longer-stay brands.

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Hotel Business

MAY 10, 2024

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened Red Lion Gillette in Gillette, WY, and Sonesta Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI. Red Lion Gillette is a 159-room, select-service value hotel, while Sonesta Grand Rapids Airport is a 183-room upscale property. “We We are proud to introduce two of the brands offered by Sonesta.”

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Hotel News Resource

AUGUST 24, 2023

Among marketing’s increasingly important modern challenges is the expectation of consumers for brands to deliver experiences that feel tailored specifically for them. In fact, today’s discerning consumers go a layer deeper, looking to understand and align the values of a brand to their own.

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Hotel News Resource

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New report explores how consumer attitudes toward travel have evolved since 2021, alongside travel brand and loyalty program goals amid continued increases in travel

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group ‘s Global Hotel Investment Outlook 2024 forecasts that global hotel investment volume will increase 15% to 25% year-over-year. With considerable available capital, private equity remains the leading buyer of hotel assets worldwide.

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