Articles tagged “ihg”

Big travel companies had higher priorities than to share data among one another. That's one of the reasons Journera didn't succeed.

The aggressive increase in the fleet size of airlines is accompanied by rapid expansion of operations. The Indian travel industry is rapidly growing, driven by the middle class.

Today's podcast looks at Alaska's huge financial hit, Oracle's new hotel tech, and IHG's Americas ambitions.

Jolyon Bulley became IHG's CEO of the Americas in July. He aims to bring a “China speed” pace to luxury and lifestyle hotel growth in the group’s largest region.

Voco Monaco Dubai will open in the next few months, putting IHG in charge of a hotel its owners state has previously been challenging to run.

Soneva resorts Chief Executive Officer Sonu Shivdasani's comment is a testament to the fact that tourism industry has taken a hit following India-Maldives diplomatic dispute.

The Middle East’s lofty tourism goals mean a re-think in accommodations. Luxury hotels won’t be enough.

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.

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.

The 22% increase in the issuance of licenses to women pilots is a welcome step in a profession that is mainly deemed male-dominated.