Marriott's massive new survey of adults across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa uncovered a few trends. Staying on top of these trends is easier said than done.
Death & Co., the cocktail establishment that helped ignite America's craft-cocktail renaissance, is rolling out a hotel brand. The goal is to make the bar the heart of the hotel, not just an afterthought.
Preferred’s real advantage may not be flexibility or cost. It’s relationships. Whether that scales in an increasingly transactional market is the bigger question.
Even after the doubling of hotel supply by 2030, Northeast India will still remain underserved, as this will be less than 3% of India’s total branded hotel supply.
IHCL is proving that scale and selectivity can go hand in hand. Its aggressive signing pace and boutique acquisitions show how the hotel chain is adapting to the country’s evolving travel landscape.
Indians are redefining what leisure travel means to them. They're not ditching their families, but they're also attuned to their needs for time alone to relax.
Wyndham is monetizing the very concept of being a repeat hotel guest, while providing discounts on bookings with other travel suppliers. Expect the industry to watch this move closely.
Mandarin Oriental is being taken private by its majority shareholder as part of a broader reset. The company is cutting real estate, revamping its brand, and aiming to scale more quickly.