As Global Hotel Alliance celebrates its 20th anniversary, CEO Chris Hartley reflects on the journey of becoming the world’s largest collection of independent hotel brands, what makes the GHA model different, and how independent hotels can stay ahead in a competitive market.
Today’s consumers are increasingly inspired by their favorite TV shows and movies. By aligning ads with this engaging content, travel brands can reach consumers at pivotal moments in their planning journey and enhance conversion rates.
The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore.
All major U.S. airlines have now reported their Q2 results, which in the aggregate looked pretty good. But while Alaska, Delta, and United thrived, others encountered more difficulties dealing with cost inflation, aircraft disruptions, self-inflicted wounds, and a glut of domestic and Caribbean capacity.
Truist reported that Lodging Econometrics expects steady hotel supply growth rates through 2026, supporting Ryman Hospitality with minimal new competition in large convention hotels.