Articles tagged “hotel brands”

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Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

The Ferragamo family's Portrait Milano hotel has taken the Italian fashion capital by storm. It did so through its philosophy of "inclusive exclusivity," its celebrated pasta bianco dish, and some star-studded events. Is Naples, Venice, or Palermo next?

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

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Hilton Takes Control of Sydell Group, Aims to Add 100 NoMad Hotels

After not acquiring a brand for 16 years, Hilton has now acquired its second in a month. The hotel giant is clearly hungry for growth.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Hilton Takes Control of Sydell Group, Aims to Add 100 NoMad Hotels

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Wyndham Adds 25th Brand, Hybrid of Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

Unfinished hotel rooms are something new for a major hotel group. That's what Wyndham is offering in roughly 40% of the rooms of its newest brand.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Wyndham Adds 25th Brand, Hybrid of Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

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Oberoi Chief Plans to Double Its Luxury Hotel Room Count by 2030

Oberoi Group's CEO wants to introduce more luxurious, boutique-style hotels in India, and he disclosed the company is working on a concept for new hotels that are close to nature.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Oberoi Chief Plans to Double Its Luxury Hotel Room Count by 2030

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Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand in $210 Million Deal

The hotel behemoth Hilton is acquiring the hip, localized Graduate Hotels brand for a cool $210 million. The boutique chain has rapidly expanded to 33 properties clustered around universities in the U.S. and U.K.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand in $210 Million Deal

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Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels

Hyatt's brand muse Crystal Vinisse Thomas reveals the thinking behind her seven-figure marketing campaign for luxury lifestyle brand Andaz.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Andaz Brand Campaign: The Story of Hyatt’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotels

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Indian Hotels Expansion Plans: 2 New Brands Launching, 2 Hotels Opening Every Month

IHCL's strategic focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities indicates a market expansion aligning with India's burgeoning middle class. While this helps meet evolving consumer demands it also ensures that the company grows beyond metropolitan areas.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Indian Hotels Expansion Plans: 2 New Brands Launching, 2 Hotels Opening Every Month

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Marriott vs. Hilton: What Their 2024 Hotel Pipelines Reveal

Hotel execs gathered this week to compare the sizes of their hotel pipelines. The companies with the largest hotel development forecasts were Marriott and Hilton, and the types of properties proving popular says a lot about their strategic directions.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Marriott vs. Hilton: What Their 2024 Hotel Pipelines Reveal

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How Hotels Will Seduce the Middle-Class Traveler

Luxury is fun, and lifestyle properties are hip. Yet mid-market brands that serve middle-class travelers, a rising group, are the biggest opportunity for major hotel groups.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

How Hotels Will Seduce the Middle-Class Traveler

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Choice Hotels 2024 Ad Blitz: A Mix of Celebrity and Digital Innovation

Choice Hotels is launching a year-long U.S. marketing campaign to raise awareness for its 22 brands. Here's why it decided to leverage digital platforms like Spotify and to hire Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key as a brand ambassador.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

Choice Hotels 2024 Ad Blitz: A Mix of Celebrity and Digital Innovation