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Raini Hamdi, Skift
Has Accor’s partnership with Huazhu worn out its usefulness given the Chinese hotel giant has built a strong positioning in the economy and midscale segments in China? Huazhu now wants to focus on luxury and upper upscale, along with international expansion starting in Europe.
20 hours ago
Yixin Ng, Skift
More than ever before, small independent hotels in Asia are in need of distribution and revenue management solutions. But Oyo and other budget hotel chains aren’t necessarily the ones that will be throwing them that lifeline.
2 days ago
Saritha Rai, Bloomberg
Looks like Oyo is taking a more sustainable approach to global growth rather than simply looking to boost hotel numbers at any cost. But will the new board appointment lead to a discernible change in strategy?
5 days ago
Cvent + Skift
In today’s uber-competitive group business space, technology can be a key differentiator. But to leverage the benefits that technology – and particularly data – provides, hotels must understand what capabilities and features they should acquire.
2 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Can an independent hotel group with just three properties now survive as the industry keeps consolidating? If the brand is Soneva, yes, and new backing is taking it forward.
5 days ago
Jennifer Parker, Bloomberg
Kudos to the hotel industry for finding a way to repurpose these architectural gems. Now there's something to get bullish about.
6 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Dillip Rajakarier’s biggest achievement is lasting a dozen years with the hugely driven Bill Heinecke, who was once known for short-lived CEOs. Rajakarier earned his stripes well, but if you think Heinecke is retiring — forget it.
6 days ago
Jasmine Ganaishlal and Spencer Lee, Skift
This week in hospitality, Oyo Hotels and Homes disclosed bigger financial losses, mostly from China, as it continues its expansion. Meanwhile, Marriott is working to revitalize its W brand, and Selina hotels are moving fast to take on WeWork in South and Latin America.
7 days ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
It's the most wonderful time of the year — or the most stressful, if you're traveling. Here's how to sidestep the pitfalls of holiday travel.
7 days ago
Kristin Majcher, Skift
WeWork’s co-working model may be fledgling, but hotels are putting a twist on the concept to connect locals and digital nomads.
1 week ago
Nancy Trejos, Skift
Hotels are known for wanting to please their guests, and feeding them is one way of doing it. But food waste deteriorates the environment. Hotels are making an effort to cut down on it. So they are earning praise for trying, but they have a long way to go.
1 week ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Who has the best setup in Asia? No one-size-fits-all approaches there. But as competition increases amid a softer market, expect strategies and structures to evolve.
1 week ago
