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Why? They make money. And they're easier to roll out than a "hard brand." (Thus, why those are "hard.")
Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago
The hotel company that started the boutique hotels movement in the U.S. wants to set a precedent for scaling up — without losing its soul in the process. But can it succeed?
Design was just one ingredient, albeit an essential one, for creating a boutique hotel both then and now.
If there were ever someone who truly influenced and mentored an entire generation of hotel leaders, Bill Kimpton would be at the very top of that list.
When it comes to the biggest hospitality companies out there, these are some of the best to work for.
With so many data breaches impacting so many different hotel chains, we have to wonder if there are better ways for hotels to prevent these kinds of attacks.
Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago
Will Kimpton be able to retain its boutique brand DNA within InterContinental Hotels Group? CEO Mike DeFrino is trying to reassure the masses that it will but Kimpton and IHG are moving slower than a stuck elevator to provide some proof.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago
From luxury to boutique brands, changes in how travelers research, book, and experience hotels are impacting key experiences and forcing hoteliers to innovate on a company-wide and brand level basis.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 8 years ago
Brand trust, fostered by communicating and delivering on a defined guest experience, is what keeps guests coming back year after year. Solomons focus on building trust is what drives all the smaller decisions from tech to training.
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