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Travel Technology
Big travel companies had higher priorities than to share data among one another. That's one of the reasons Journera didn't succeed.
Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago
Daily Lodging Report
Hilton reported a solid earnings report yesterday and said full year APAC RevPAR was up 587% versus 2022. It also said Beijing, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur were standout markets for them.
4 months ago
Tourism
Today's podcast looks at Taylor Swift’s travel impact, Hilton’s new growth idea, and short-term rentals in Las Vegas.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world.
Hotels
Hilton signaled that hotel sector circumstances have shifted in a way that makes it more likely it would pivot from its 16-year strategy of creating brands and instead consider buying them.
Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago
Hyatt is losing its partnership where Hyatt members could use their reward points to book stays at Small Luxury Hotels, a network of 560 boutique hotels. Hilton's move also highlights how tough it has been for independent hotels to compete to acquire customers on their own.
Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa, and perhaps its most prominent hospitality player is Transcorp Hotels. While relatively small, the brand is watched with interest because of its expansion plans.
Hilton is running two new TV ads during the Grammy Awards, with one featuring the artist Laufey. The hotel group aims to woo music lovers by offering concerts and live events as some of the redemption options in its loyalty program.
Airlines
Today's podcast looks at JetBlue's profitability problem, Machu Picchu protests, and Hilton's text-based customer service.
India's emergence as an outbound tourism powerhouse, prompts the question of whether Maldives can afford to overlook this market for an extended period.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
