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Articles tagged “ihg”

Tourism

How the Big 4 Hotel Chains Managed to Open 300 New Hotels Across Asia in 2020

A less unsung story than China's growth is how the pandemic has made the rest of Asia-Pacific a gold mine for chains. Opportunities for conversions and franchising appear at their strongest ever. But the best thing? Owners with a new mindset.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 3 years ago

How the Big 4 Hotel Chains Managed to Open 300 New Hotels Across Asia in 2020

Coronavirus

Dim Outlook for Biz Travel Drove Hotel Owner to Drop Branding on 200 Marriott and IHG Hotels

Service Properties Trust has to do what’s best for shareholders, and maybe that includes severing ties with Marriott and IHG. But don’t rule out a business traveler rebound, especially with a vaccine looking more likely in the new year.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Dim Outlook for Biz Travel Drove Hotel Owner to Drop Branding on 200 Marriott and IHG Hotels

Coronavirus

Victories Are All Relative Now for Hotel Giant IHG

Revenue improved for IHG in the third quarter, but there is still too much weakness in the travel economy (and IHG's own portfolio) to call this a win.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Victories Are All Relative Now for Hotel Giant IHG

Hotels

Hyatt’s Potential Defections and 12 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, we covered Sonesta's rapid growth at the expense of Marriott and IHG, Asia's travel recovery, AirAsia's digital transformation, and Southwest's business travel strategy, among others.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Hyatt’s Potential Defections and 12 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Coronavirus

Marriott and IHG Fueling Sonesta’s Rapid Growth: Is Hyatt Next?

It only takes a little momentum for a snowball growth effect to transpire, and the unlikely Sonesta seems to have plenty of it to hit an extraordinary five-year growth goal.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Marriott and IHG Fueling Sonesta’s Rapid Growth: Is Hyatt Next?

Hotels

Travel Industry Rage and 11 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top travel stories this week, travel industry leaders are outraged about the Congressional impasse over additional relief monies, Skift Research captured the impact of the pandemic in one GIF, hotels are partnering with co-working companies, and various companies are advocating for digital health passports.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Industry Rage and 11 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Coronavirus

Hotel Giant IHG Data Shows Younger Travelers Now Prefer Much Shorter Booking Windows

Hotel booking trends have shifted to much smaller gaps between making a reservation and check-in during the pandemic. That's a forecasting headache for labor and costs, even if you are focused on the stronger drive-to travel sector like IHG.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotel Giant IHG Data Shows Younger Travelers Now Prefer Much Shorter Booking Windows

Hotels

A Pandemic Upside Is Hotel Chains Are Being Forced to Address Management Bloat

Covid-19 is the turning point for the hotel industry to unplug, simplify structures, and redesign roles, which can all make it more attractive to future talent.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

A Pandemic Upside Is Hotel Chains Are Being Forced to Address Management Bloat

Coronavirus

Marriott in Danger of Losing 122 Hotels to Much Smaller Brand

Don't count the major brands out quite yet, but Sonesta's growth continues to fly in the face of industry belief that hotel owners will flock to bigger brand franchise agreements during the pandemic recovery.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Marriott in Danger of Losing 122 Hotels to Much Smaller Brand

Coronavirus

IHG Throttles Ahead With Upscale Voco Brand Expansion in the U.S.

Voco is yet another branded opportunity for independent hoteliers looking for increased distribution, but IHG has to find ways to make the brand stand out in the crowded upscale, lifestyle hotel space.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

IHG Throttles Ahead With Upscale Voco Brand Expansion in the U.S.