Articles tagged “hotel”

Rural Morocco is open for investment. Filling it won’t be easy.

India’s expanding middle class and spending power is placing it at the center of global travel space. And hotel companies are now focusing on attracting Indians in their own country.

The likely revenue shortfall is significant but manageable, thanks to hopes of rebooking and the countries’ diversified economies.

After years of rapid expansion, the travel industry is beginning to stabilize. While the world faces a period of uncertainty, the global appetite for meaningful experiences and the drive to explore ensures that travel remains a priority heading into 2026.

OTAs are posting record revenues, and the top four still dominate. But they face a major shift if AI platforms bypass them altogether.

The 2026 World Cup promises a $30.5 billion economic boost, yet it faces significant headwinds from a tourism sector currently contracting, with inbound volumes down and continued political and trade tensions.

Customer expectations are outpacing traditional loyalty models. What once worked as simple reward programs has evolved into complex systems that often fail to deliver clear, relevant value. The result: declining…

CheckIn shows how Prism is trying to reinvent itself for a new kind of Indian traveler. It built its empire on budget hotels, but the company now sees its future in catering to people willing to pay more for better stays.

This report features conversations with industry leaders on AI, digital transformation, and the innovations shaping hotel operations and guest experience in 2025 and beyond.

Relais & Châteaux may one day have a loyalty program. But it won’t be because others do. It will be because they’ve found a way to make it fit their very specific model.