Articles tagged “hotels”

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Inside Atlantis The Royal’s Strategy to Capture the Ultra-Luxury Travel Segment

Ultra-luxury travelers’ accelerating desire for exceptional and exclusive experiences is driving hospitality to reach new heights in a rarefied segment. Atlantis The Royal is setting new standards in its quest to anticipate the needs of a continuously evolving high-end travel market.

Atlantis The Royal + Skift | 3 weeks ago

Inside Atlantis The Royal’s Strategy to Capture the Ultra-Luxury Travel Segment

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IDEAS: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Launches Sustainable Art Awareness Project

A new exhibition featuring sustainable art will be opening at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, thanks to a new collaboration between the hotel, Artbooth Gallery, and a local artist.  Credit: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island The ‘Sustainable Art Awareness Project’ features the works of Lebanese-born Emirati…

Adam Stacey | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

Choice’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Wyndham

Today's podcast examines Choice's bid to acquire Wyndham, Expedia's recent round of layoffs, and United Airlines' third quarter earnings.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Choice’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Wyndham

Hotels

Choice’s Hostile Bid for Wyndham: 6-Month Timeline

Choice is confident it can sell its offer to Wyndham shareholders without the opinion of Wyndham executives.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Choice’s Hostile Bid for Wyndham: 6-Month Timeline
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New Report: Global Survey Sheds Light on Evolving Hotel Guest Preferences

Digital transformation is reshaping the hospitality landscape, and the stakes have never been higher. As tech-savvy travelers dictate new norms, hotels are under pressure to keep up. Planet’s latest report offers valuable insights into the evolving preferences of today’s travelers, providing a roadmap for hotels navigating this complex landscape.

Planet + Skift | 2 months ago

New Report: Global Survey Sheds Light on Evolving Hotel Guest Preferences

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Hints at Long-Term Rentals

Is Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky hinting at long-term rentals when he said to expect what could be “the biggest update to Airbnb ever?”  Chesky told The Financial Times, Airbnb will venture beyond its core travel business. Starting next year, the online rental platform will expand into longer-term housing rentals and enhance its experiences and services…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Tourism

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Dubai's tourism bull run continues. Rates are at some of their highest levels, the city has more than 800 hotels, and close to 10 million travelers have flown in to bear witness. Neighbor Qatar, sitting on its supply of lush World Cup hotels, is probably feeling jealous.

Josh Corder | 2 months ago

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Hotels

Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

As the hyper luxury category spirals upwards, there is new white space for elevated boutique hotels that still offer five-star service. A new Paris opening is a perfect reference for what this category should look to.

Colin Nagy | 3 months ago

Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

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Travel Earnings Analysis: 4 Trends that Dominated

What's the final verdict on Q2 travel earnings? Growth remains robust with a strong assist from Asia. But the industry is clearly slowing as travel demand normalizes and pent-up demand exhausts itself.

Seth Borko | 3 months ago

Travel Earnings Analysis: 4 Trends that Dominated

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IDEAS: IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Initiative to Support Under-Represented Groups in Hospitality Industry

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have launched a new program - known as IHG LIFT - which has been designed to create more hotel development support for historically under-represented groups within the hospitality industry. Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts The program will include support, access to capital and guidance along the hotel lifecycle, and is…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago