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Hotels
America's economy hotels experienced a case of the first-quarter blues as the budget travel crowd appeared to spend less. Could inflation be to blame?
Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago
India is a strong player in Accor's global vision. The record-breaking expansion in 2023 is a step towards its goal of opening 30 properties in the country over the next three to five years.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago
IHCL witnessed record number of openings in financial year 2023-24. The company's aggressive expansion led its portfolio to grow 19% in one year.
The franchise model allows for rapid expansion and scalability, which is particularly helpful for a market like China, where the demand for accommodations is high.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago
India's middle-class is reshaping the nation's travel landscape. This surge in disposable income also marks a transformative shift in consumer behavior and spells out promising prospects for the hospitality sector.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago
Airlines
Soneva resorts Chief Executive Officer Sonu Shivdasani's comment is a testament to the fact that tourism industry has taken a hit following India-Maldives diplomatic dispute.
Ashvita Singh | 3 months ago
Online Travel
Acquiring a car rental services company is a significant step towards MakeMyTrip's travel superapp ambitions. After all, seamless connectivity is a priority for both domestic and international travelers.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago
Premier Inn says it has gained pricing power as 10% of all UK independent hotels have closed in the past few years. More remarkably, it says repeat guests made 86% of its bookings this year. It's a direct booking champ other hoteliers could learn from.
Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago
With a turnaround artist at its helm, EasyHotel is finally poised for its long-awaited expansion. Recent investment in the company is a wager that affordability will matter more to some travelers than whether a hotel is Instagram-ready.
Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago
Business Travel
After a decline for more than two years, business travel seems to be gaining traction. But can it sustain the momentum in the face of global recession and growing inflation?
Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago
