Articles tagged “skift exclusive”

As AI capabilities expand, tourism agencies must decide how long they'll remain cautious observers of AI or go for systematic implementation.

Oyo’s Motel 6 buy last year, and now TBO picking up Classic Vacations, show that Indian travel companies aren’t just playing catch-up globally, they’re setting the pace and shaping the game.

One important question: Can TBO maintain Classic Vacations' high-end service while still getting the scale it needs?

The investment helps UnderTheDoormat Group build out its technology to support institutional real estate and branded residences.

Relais & Châteaux may one day have a loyalty program. But it won’t be because others do. It will be because they’ve found a way to make it fit their very specific model.

India’s hotel talent shuffle is proof the country has become the fiercest battleground for global chains. With Alex out, all eyes will be on Marriott’s choice of successor in one of its most critical markets.

Hyatt's integration with startup Way allows loyalty members to earn and redeem points on everything from spa treatments to cabana rentals. Several hotels are already generating millions in extra revenue.

For Accor, which has long described India as a “critical” market, the joint venture with InterGlobe signals a reset after years of fragmented structures. All eyes are now on the long-awaited CEO announcement to see who will steer the next phase.

The Hilton flagship brand's "three C's" strategy (celebrations, connections, and culture) reads like corporate speak. But it addresses a real challenge. Differentiating 615 full-service hotels in an increasingly crowded segment is no picnic.

India's e-commerce boom will also fuel a new stream of travelers. The Marriott-Flipkart tie-up is a bid to own that upgrade moment, to be the first choice when shoppers book their first branded upscale stay.