Airbnb’s Hotel Strategy Is Now ‘Much Bigger’
There is absolutely no doubt that eventually Airbnb will take on Booking.com head-on in homes and hotels. But then what will set the two rivals apart?
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IHG Launches 21st Brand: Noted Collection
IHG’s 21st brand underscores how major hotel groups are multiplying “collection” labels to capture independents, even as questions about portfolio overlap grow louder.
Indian Airport Services Operator Eyes Asia-Pacific and Middle East Expansion
Travel Food Services' strategy for international expansion shows that Asia is the growth story for aviation. And food is set to bring revenue, regardless of whether passenger traffic surges or not.
Inside the Taj-Oberoi Strategy Divide in India’s Growing Hospitality Market
India’s hotel boom is real, but its two most storied hospitality brands — Taj and Oberoi — are betting on opposite futures.
Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com
Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum.
Chesky Disses Rivals’ Chatbots — Calls Airbnb’s AI ‘Impossible to Replicate’
In an era when speed to market is a given, Chesky is arguing that nice and easy does it will win the day. It would be better to say, "We are behind in our AI development, but we are confident that we will get to where we need to be."
Hyatt CEO Sees Lift From AI Search; Reveals ChatGPT App
Hotel groups are increasingly sharing AI risks openly. But Hyatt and others have no choice but to keep experimenting.
Hyatt Targets 90% Asset-Light Business, Plans More Hotel Sales
Hyatt’s real estate sell-off is largely complete. The focus now shifts from asset sales to sustaining fee growth.
Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers ‘Strategic Alternatives’ (Again)
Tripadvisor has borne the brunt of declining SEO traffic from Google for many years. Now AI Overviews are pinching Tripadvisor even harder.
The Taj Built Indian Hotels Company. Ginger Is the Growth Engine
While Taj still defines Indian Hotels Company's identity, the future growth of the hotel company may depend less on palaces and more on platforms.