Hotels that align themselves with free Wi-Fi will quickly be recognized by business travelers, making the cost worth the marketing value for most business brands.
Hoplamazian looks at the guest experience from the inside out and is more focused on internal procedures and culture that empower employees than external technology or stunts that builds buzz.
Because the demand for extended-stay hotels has increased, operators and developers are innovating and expanding their product offerings and locations in order to meet the needs of their flourishing customer base.
Hyatt's making some smart investments, especially as extended stay hotels grow in popularity for travelers looking to go beyond the standard guest experience.
For a company with few physical assets, Airbnb demands a high value for its listings. But this value reveals more about how the lodging economy is evolving more than it tells us about what the sharing economy leader is really worth.