Hyatt Targets 90% Asset-Light Business, Plans More Hotel Sales
Hyatt’s real estate sell-off is largely complete. The focus now shifts from asset sales to sustaining fee growth.
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Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers ‘Strategic Alternatives’ (Again)
Tripadvisor has borne the brunt of declining SEO traffic from Google for many years. Now AI Overviews are pinching Tripadvisor even harder.
The Taj Built Indian Hotels Company. Ginger Is the Growth Engine
While Taj still defines Indian Hotels Company's identity, the future growth of the hotel company may depend less on palaces and more on platforms.
Marriott Cites Costs From Climate Change and Extreme Weather
As Marriott’s filings in recent years show, climate risk is no longer abstract. It is being acknowledged as a factor in insurance and operating expenses.
Oberoi Says Delhi AI Summit Is Filling Hotels, Even in Nearby Gurugram
Oberoi is preparing for a future where growth comes less from building more hotels and more from controlling premium experiences.
New Marriott and Hilton Filings Reveal Risks From AI Platforms to Direct Bookings
Artificial intelligence isn’t charging hotels commissions yet. But lawyers at Marriott and Hilton are already preparing for a world where AI platforms could become the next powerful gatekeepers in travel distribution.
New Frontier Airlines CEO Outlines Path to Shore Up Profits, Eyes In-Flight Wi-Fi Launch
New Frontier CEO James Dempsey wants to take the carrier back to its low-cost roots, saying that saving on costs will lead Frontier to a more sustainable path.
Hilton CEO: 2026 ‘Will Be a Lot Better Than 25’ After Results Show Sluggish Growth
Hilton’s muted growth in revenue per available room last year primarily reflected an economic strain on mid-market travelers. Yet CEO Chris Nassetta is optimistic about what he's seeing in the overall bookings data for 2026.
TBO’s North America Deal Begins to Show Up in the Numbers
The Classic Vacations acquisition hands TBO a new distribution footprint. It brings higher-value bookings and deep industry relationships. But that also means that TBO’s numbers will look messy until the integration is done.
Delhi Hotels See Coldplay-Style Price Spike, This Time for an AI Summit
As India strives to become a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, the pricing and sales trends around the AI Impact Summit show that Indian hotels now have the ability to charge higher rates, and people are willing to pay.