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A $30 Trillion Tailwind Is the Travel Industry’s Shock Absorber. Is It Durable?
Travel companies betting on the premium boom may tend to view post-Covid wealth creation as an immutable fact. But a protracted economic shock would test the durability of the trend and their strategies.
European Hotel Investment Defied 2025’s Uncertainty. The Next Test Is Already Here.
Europe's hotel investment market had a strong year, with Northern Europe and upscale properties winning big. But fresh geopolitical uncertainty means the good times may already be under pressure.
Hyatt Eyes an India-First Brand — Exclusive
Hyatt isn’t just aiming to grow its brand presence in India, it wants to build a brand rooted in the country’s own identity. Now, will this come from building something from scratch, or buying into something that already exists?
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Minor Hotels Builds AI Stack From Scratch To Improve Personalization
Minor has avoided the rebuild problem that is slowing rivals. Whether clean infrastructure delivers faster results remains to be seen.
Marriott’s Indian AI Push Is About Enhancing Staff, Not Replacing Them
Marriott is using AI to streamline its operations, but humans continue to be at the center of how it delivers value to its customers.
UAE Hotels Watch and Wait as Ceasefire Promises — But Doesn’t Yet Deliver
After the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, UAE hoteliers and holiday home operators are cautiously optimistic about the region's recovery.
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Accor Opens 800th Hotel in Greater China
Accor opened its 800th hotel in Greater China as Vietnam's hotel market gains ground on rivals like Phuket across Asia. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
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Hyatt Expands Its Unbound Collection Brand
Hyatt marks 10 years of Unbound Collection with four new properties, while DoveHill acquires the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Connecticut. Plus, more hotel deal news.
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