Articles tagged “hotels”

American Express Travel's first app prioritizes convenience over innovation.

Marriott is chasing customers beyond hotel lobbies. The strategy: embed Bonvoy points into everyday shopping through tie-ups with retailers, starting with Flipkart, Nectar, and Shinsegae Duty Free.

Religious tourism is key to the travel fabric of India, but it is now also becoming a driver for premium experiences and leisure travel as Indians increasingly explore blended forms of travel.

India’s alternative accommodations sector is booming on the back of rising demand, new opportunities, and government support. The next big challenge? Bringing order and consistency to a still fragmented market.

As hotel distribution grows more open and decentralized, infrastructure will define the winners. Nuitée is for hotel distribution what AWS is for computing or Stripe is for payments, helping hotels and new sellers unlock channels, control pricing, and personalize experiences.

Whether it is Australia, Saudi Arabia, or Sharjah, the message is clear. If a destination wants to attract Indian tourists, generic campaigns will no longer suffice.

Many hoteliers seek a middle way between the straitjacket of chain conformity and the hardships of being operationally independent. Mayfield, a new brand from the creators of Magnuson Hotels, aims for a fix.

Yotel has the backing, the pipeline, and the owner pitch. Its new CEO Phil Andreopoulos is tasked with turning that into disciplined, profitable growth.

The future may not be about filling rooms alone, but about becoming a part of people’s daily lives.

Motel One says it has carved out a profitable niche by leaning on design flair, prime locations, and rate discipline. New private equity money from PAI is fueling its expansion plans.