The future of travel is unfolding now; you just need the right data and insights to see it. The State of Travel report is your essential guide to understanding the trends shaping our industry and staying ahead of the modern traveler as a company, association, or destination.
With Leeny Oberg retiring after 26 years with the company, Marriott is leaning on internal veterans to maintain strategic momentum without rocking the boat.
AI won’t replace frontline travel roles, but by supercharging developer productivity, it’s reshaping how the entire industry hires, innovates, and grows.
Ireland's largest hotel operator, Dalata, is exiting the public markets. The deal has a good chance of introducing Scandic Hotels to the UK and Ireland markets as manager of most of the hotels.
Dusit is best known for its luxury hotels and skill at channeling Thai hospitality. Its new brand is one-tier down in affordability and is more flexible for conversions. That should help the group scale more quickly.
Despite commanding premium rates, hotels with spas often struggle with labor costs and other fixed expenses, according to an analysis of 11,000 hotels worldwide.
Hyatt’s putting its money on a traveler who’s still willing to pay for more than just a bed for the night. It’s a bit of a left turn, especially when most others are chasing the mid-range market, but that’s where Hyatt sees the opportunity.
Raffles and Fairmont, two of Accor's flagship luxury brands, are undergoing thoughtful changes that go beyond marketing. Under Claudia Kozma Kaplan’s leadership, the focus is on preserving each brand’s legacy while embracing a new chapter of storytelling, service, and growth.