Articles tagged “waldorf astoria”

India’s booming aviation market coupled with sustained economic growth have made global hospitality titans check into the country with a robust pipeline of hotels over the next five years.

A growing middle class with high disposable income as well as the big fat wedding industry are fueling the Indian luxury hotels market.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Waldorf Astoria’s India expansion, American Airlines’ forecasts, and Japan’s tourism shortfalls.

Hilton plans to make the most of the luxury boom in the India market even as it is cautious about being not too far ahead of the curve.

Hilton's decision to focus on its luxury portfolio may be significant. However, with the pent-up demand curve now flattening, it seems the perfect time for the brand to light up the "Spark."

Although several hotel executives don't view the war in Ukraine as a drag on European hotel performance at the moment, their tune could change if the conflict continues to makes travel to Europe more difficult.

When in doubt, condo it out: Investors sleep a little easier knowing there's a more reliable income stream like high-end housing attached to a hotel project.

The so-called 1031 exchanges are tax deferrals on profitable real estate that, at face value, seem like a no-brainer to repeal and generate revenue. But the coronavirus pandemic's negative impact on hotel building values should cause Washington to reconsider eliminating the provision.

Seeking out unique food and beverage experiences while traveling is one trend that has proven to be here to stay — but the focus has shifted from high-end dining to dining that is much more inclusive and democratic. By looking at Hilton Luxury Group’s approach to its food and beverage program, one can witness this change in consumer preference.

User-generated content is low on cost, and high on returns on engagement, but it's not always being utilized by hotel brands to its greatest advantage says a new report from consultancy firm L2. But is having a lot of UGC necessarily a good thing, or are there better ways for hotels to use them to their advantage?