Articles tagged “asset-light”

All-inclusives are carrying Hyatt’s growth story. What’s less clear is how much ownership Hyatt wants over the distribution platform that drives those bookings.

H World runs HanTing, the world's largest hotel brand by room count, and is Accor's franchisee in China. When will it regain pricing power and resume expansion in Europe?

Hyatt has wagered billions on all-inclusive resorts, hoping that its nine luxury brands crack a market dominated by specialist operators.

After selling these 15 resorts, Hyatt will once again look less like a real-estate company and more like a capital-light services business. It will be less likely to get clobbered during a downturn from volatile cash flows tied to depreciating assets.

CEOs at big hotel brands like to brag about how little they own. Omni is betting that ownership still gives it an edge in design, service, and loyalty.

Sonesta wants to be in the business of licensing hotel brands rather than owning hotel buildings, just like its larger, asset-light competitors.

With a blockbuster 2024 behind it, Minor Hotels is set to ride Thailand’s booming tourism scene through its starring role in The White Lotus.

In this report, Skift and Minor Hotels examine the asset-light versus asset-heavy models and introduce a hybrid approach that combines the benefits of both models to suit diverse market conditions and business needs.

Hospitality companies are adapting to the growing demands of Indian travelers, driven by rising disposable income and greater global exposure. Customizing products to meet these evolving preferences is crucial for survival in an increasingly competitive and discerning market.

You might think "asset-light" means "we don't own stuff." In Hyatt's case, it means: "We don't own hotels, except when we occasionally buy some so we can flip them at a profit and help fund our M&A."