Articles tagged “hospitality”

Following the success of the inaugural event, Skift India Forum returned bigger and better in 2025 as we brought together industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators in the travel industry to…

The guest journey begins at the terminal, and cruise lines are upgrading infrastructure to match that reality. MSC Cruises is shaping the industry's future with North America’s largest and most technically advanced cruise terminal located at PortMiami.

In a country with a booming middle-class like India, the move to upscale and midscale travel is a no-brainer. As consumers look for quality without a hefty price tag, brands that upgrade their midscale offerings are already reaping the benefits.

The hospitality talent crisis won’t solve itself. Industry leaders must invest in continuous employee development to close competency gaps in personalization, sustainability, and technology. Without decisive action, hospitality risks falling short in both service standards and employee retention.

Asia's hotel investment market has several buffers insulating it from broader market volatility, says a giant hotel broker. Limited supply is the biggest one.

Thailand’s tourism boom isn’t just calling for new resorts or luxury upgrades, it’s demanding a deeper fix: the overhaul of outdated, fragmented payment systems that mar the entire guest experience.

India’s luxury hospitality boom presents huge global potential. In this talk, the CEOs of Global Hotel Alliance and The Leela Palaces explain why hotels must deliver hyper-personalized, immersive experiences and leverage strategic alliances to build lasting loyalty and cut costly dependence on OTAs.

Luxury hotels can differentiate themselves by broadening their offerings and embracing lucrative experiential trends.

The move marks another chapter in the evolving Ace Hotel brand story following the 2023 collapse of Sortis Holdings' attempted $85 million acquisition.

Hilton’s slow-and-steady approach has worked, but with travel demand booming across Asia-Pacific, especially in India and China, it might be time to speed things up.