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Travel Technology
Big travel companies had higher priorities than to share data among one another. That's one of the reasons Journera didn't succeed.
Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago
Hotels
Hyatt is losing its partnership where Hyatt members could use their reward points to book stays at Small Luxury Hotels, a network of 560 boutique hotels. Hilton's move also highlights how tough it has been for independent hotels to compete to acquire customers on their own.
Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago
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
Hopper is under pressure to get profitable, and an IPO may be in its long-range plans. Blowback against some of its fintech products and issues with hotel chains, aren't helping.
Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago
Airlines
Today's podcast looks at Ryanair’s booking battles, bright spots for hotels, and seven adventure travel trends.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago
Analyst David Katz of Jefferies forecasts the 2024 prospects for U.S.-based hotel leaders Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice.
Daily Lodging Report
Hyatt shared its strong development pipeline of more than 35 planned luxury hotels and resorts globally through 2025 across the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Miraval, Alilia, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brands.
4 months ago
Today's podcast looks at Wi-Fi on American Airlines, changes to Hyatt's loyalty program, and a multiyear deal between Trip.com Group and AWS.
Justin Dawes | 5 months ago
Sharing is caring. But it can also drive viral marketing for a hotel loyalty program.
Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago
Hyatt announced a re-fueled growth plan to more than double their footprint in Canada by 2026. Part of this is a major expansion of airport hotel locations as seven Hyatt Place and Hyatt House locations are planned to open during this time period at Canada’s three biggest airports.
6 months ago
