Marriott’s Homes & Villas Puts Focus on Loyalty and Quality
Marriott sees Homes & Villas as a key part of keeping its customers happy to grow its loyalty market share, as opposed to dominating the short-term rental market.
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Marriott Bonvoy Sees Experiences as Lure to Boost Hotel Loyalty Program
Points as a form of loyalty isn't for everybody, as rewards are not always immediately accessible — but Marriott Bonvoy is looking to change that.
LVMH Stopped From Building a Luxury Hotel in Beverly Hills
LVMH's offer to build an ultra-luxury hotel in Beverly Hills got shot down by voters. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
U.S. Hotel Performance Is Revised Upward
CBRE has again raised its forecast for U.S. hotel performance, expecting average revenue per available room to be up 6 percent year-over-year. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Mall Operator Simon Property Group Bets on Adding Hotels
It's telling that a major U.S. mall operator wants to add more hotels to its mix of property development. Plus, other highlights from recent hotel deals and development decisions worldwide.
Melia Hotels and UAE Investor May Sign $1 Billion Joint Venture
Spain-based hotel group Melia has been looking for partners to grow, and it may have found one in the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Aman to Build Luxury Resorts in Saudi Arabia
Luxury resort group Aman said it would bring two resorts and some branded residences to Saudi Arabia in partnership with Diriyah Company. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
The U.S. Hotel Sector Has Seldom Seen Better Days
CBRE surveys recent performance metrics for U.S. hotels and finds the national figures are better than average on most counts. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Marriott to Add 100 Hotels in India by 2025
India is on track to be the hottest hotel development market in the world over the next few years. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Goldman Sachs Bets on India’s Samhi Hotels
Goldman Sachs has a couple of notable hospitality investments. Plus, other highlights from the week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.