Articles tagged “hotels”

A leadership change in Chalet Hotels is not going to impact its core DNA, but that does not mean business diversification is not on the cards.

Whether it is TikTok or Large Language Models, Booking.com is taking its wares to where the customers are.

The hotel technology sector is shifting from cost center to growth engine, with AI, data integration, and guest-facing tools driving efficiency and revenue, but success hinges on modernized systems, cultural readiness, and proactive risk management

If someone had thought of the frenzy around Coldplay concerts in India as a one-off event, think again! More international musicians are coming to India, and Indians are traveling across the country to experience it live.

Hotel investors and buyers want clarity on interest rates, valuations, and traveler demand. Until then, a lot of capital is sitting on the sidelines because the risks still feel too high.

Developers still want to build, but high borrowing costs, labor constraints, and political headwinds have put much of the hotel pipeline on ice.

Launching flexible payment options like Reserve Now, Pay Later is another way for Airbnb to compete against hotels, as well as rival online travel agencies.

Tourism can more than compensate for the potential losses that Indian businesses may have to suffer because of the Trump tariffs, but for that the country would need to invest significantly in marketing.

Since November 2023, Elivaas has been steadily raising more funds to expand its presence. Amid the heating travel landscape, continued funding means investor confidence in sustained demand from Indian travelers.

Airbnb has long sought to add hotels into its inventory mix, but the dilemma has been how to do so and not become just another online travel agency like Booking.com or Expedia.