Articles tagged “hotels”

Centralizing commercial operations sounds simple. But for firms like L+R, it means undoing years of siloed decisions across brands, tech stacks, and teams.

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.

In May 2025, Skift Travel Health Index, at 102, indicates a period of balanced growth in the global travel industry. While the hotel sector faces challenges and revised forecasts, the strong performance of vacation rentals and steady growth in other segments paint an optimistic picture for global travel.

Tourism generates billions each year for New York City. If Mamdani does win in November, the travel industry will be watching if he can implement a democratic socialist agenda that includes higher taxes.

Delhi’s decision to drop police from the licensing requirement may have been prompted by staff shortages, but for the hotel industry, long weighed down by high entry barriers, it’s a much-needed step toward easier business.

India's travel market is no longer a story waiting to be, it is booming now and the strong growth is expected to sustain. Global brands are aware of it as they race to make the most of this opportunity.

There's been a battle between online travel companies and hotels for decades. There will be no truce in the age of AI.

Premier Inn says it's outperforming rivals in a soft UK market, but it's doing so by squeezing more value from fewer guests, not a rebound in demand.

India's aviation space is bustling with increasing number of regional airlines, aided by government's support. But in a change of pace, a defunct regional airline is now returning as a full-fledged national carrier to meet the growing demand.

Even as India's hospitality space is thriving, not all companies are looking at rapid expansion. Roseate Hotels and Resorts is focusing on smaller properties that offer exclusive experiences to drive profitability.