Articles tagged “hospitality”

Luxury hotels can differentiate themselves by broadening their offerings and embracing lucrative experiential trends.

The move marks another chapter in the evolving Ace Hotel brand story following the 2023 collapse of Sortis Holdings' attempted $85 million acquisition.

Hilton’s slow-and-steady approach has worked, but with travel demand booming across Asia-Pacific, especially in India and China, it might be time to speed things up.

Why do we choose one hotel over another? Why do we come to work every day? These simple questions reflect a growing need in the hospitality industry to cultivate a sense of purpose — a guiding principle for navigating the demands of an increasingly complex world.

Generative AI is transforming hospitality with personalized guest experiences, optimized workforce management, and operational efficiency. Through smart rooms, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven tools like chatbots, hotels are elevating service while supporting staff.

Today's podcast looks at quiet luxury, hotels' upgraded booking technologies, and the popularity of cooler destinations.

In this report, Skift and Minor Hotels examine the asset-light versus asset-heavy models and introduce a hybrid approach that combines the benefits of both models to suit diverse market conditions and business needs.

Long criticized for mismanagement, Oyo is flipping the script with its company-serviced hotels, focusing on quality and consistency. This shift is a big deal for the brand and could set the stage for its much-anticipated IPO.

Western destinations need a full reset of cultural values that prioritizes human connection. That’s the only way to compete with regions where welcoming guests is a way of life.

The parent companies of both the Oberoi and Taj brands are tapping into the growing demand for unique, high-end experiences — both from the Indian diaspora and international travelers.