Articles tagged “lifestyle brands”

The long-term story in Asia Pacific isn't ultra-luxury. It's the expanding middle class, moving up the travel ladder and willing to pay for it.

A Hyatt financial filing reveals how it's linking executive pay directly to its biggest open questions, such as direct channel share and whether lifestyle hotels deliver on the premium they promise.

Ennismore is the engine behind Accor's best-performing division. The open question is whether the high margins and fast growth can continue after a potential IPO.

Marriott’s global sprint to lock down ‘Matter Hotels’ looks less like routine brand protection and more like prep for a launch.

Lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific are no longer a niche. They’re now part of the mainstream. It would be interesting to see how traditional hotel brands adapt to this.

Lifestyle sports like running, pickleball, tennis, and golf are smart ways for hotels and destinations to tap into high-value travelers.

While Hilton's outlook remains broadly positive, the moderating growth trajectory bears watching. Next year hotel operators may need to work harder to drive growth. Luxury and lifestyle brands could be key differentiators.

Hyatt is adding its 29th brand in a bid to add places in Germany where it hasn't had many choices for its most loyal guests. However, it also aims to reach more German guests and try to cross-sell them into all-inclusive resorts.

After not acquiring a brand for 16 years, Hilton has now acquired its second in a month. The hotel giant is clearly hungry for growth.

Given a string of bad luck events, it can seem like Ace Hotels is a jinxed brand. But any visit to its properties in New York, New Orleans, or LA will reveal an electric vibe that's a reminder it can be salvaged and taken to the next level.