Fairmont Launches First Brand Campaign in 4 Years
Fairmont hopes it can keep its longtime guests while becoming more inclusive and winning over a new wave of travelers.
Luke Martin is Skift’s UK-based Jr. Hospitality Reporter, covering the dynamic world of hotels. Prior to joining Skift, Luke worked at GlobalData, where he covered a wide range of industries including hospitality, automotive, retail, and packaging.
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IHG is seeing the same soft trends as other hotel groups, but it's holding onto its profit target.
Tristan Capital to Buy EasyHotel in Bet on Budget Travel
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