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Rallies and Room Rates: What U.S. Presidential Campaign Stops Reveal About Hotel Pricing Strategies

Increased occupancy rates for cities hosting campaign stops in advance of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election did not proportionally translate to higher hotel prices. This unexpected trend invites further examination into how hotels and agencies can analyze data to set up smart, dynamic pricing strategies for one-time events.

Onyx CenterSource + Skift | 4 months ago

Choice Opens 500th Extended Stay Hotel as It Expands Portfolio

Choice Hotels is betting big on extended-stay hotels but is doing so methodically.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

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Hilton Trims Revenue Outlook as U.S. Travel Demand Softens

Hilton said its revenue growth won't quite reach forecasted heights this year because demand is softening (not cratering). The news arrived like room service: slightly delayed and not quite what was hoped for.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

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Ascott and Jin Jiang Form China-Focused Joint Venture

Ascott and Jin Jiang Hotels have formed a joint venture to expand their apartment hotel brands in China, aiming to grow Quest and Tulip LODJ across upscale and midscale segments.

4 months ago

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Rethinking Hospitality with a Flex-Hybrid Business Model

As market demand for customized hospitality solutions increases, hoteliers are embracing diversification of offerings to meet shifting traveler preferences and capture new growth opportunities.

The Ascott Limited + Skift | 4 months ago

IHG Reports Slowdown in Revenue Growth

IHG Hotels & Resorts reported mixed results, with global RevPAR up 1.5% despite a 10% decline in China, and announced the end of its licensing deal with The Venetian and The Palazzo in 2025.

4 months ago

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IHG Doubles Hotel Openings Pace, But Revenue Growth Softens

IHG posted its strongest quarter of hotel openings in recent years, as the hotel giant accelerates its global expansion plans.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

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Marriott Opens a Second St. Regis in Shanghai

Marriott International’s St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened its 60th global property, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, offering luxury accommodations, signature Butler Service, and various dining and wellness amenities.

4 months ago

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The Leela’s Latest Luxury Offering - India Report

As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago

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Google to Let Hotels Show Real-Time Rates in Search Ads

Imagine converting a roadside billboard that you paste up once a season to an electronic screen with real-time pricing and images. That's how to think about Google's upgraded search ads.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago