Articles tagged “lifestyle brands”

Hotels

Standard International CEO Wants to Accelerate Global Expansion Through Local Communities

Hotel companies, many of which saw huge drops in overseas guests during the pandemic, realized they needed to appeal to local residents more to boost revenue. So they're increasing their efforts to make their properties feel like home for local communities.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago
Standard International CEO Wants to Accelerate Global Expansion Through Local Communities

Hotels

Barcelona Openings Underline a Luxury Market in Transition

Sophisticated serenity is the best way to describe luxury hospitality in the Catalan capital where troubles including sky-high petty crime rates, legality surrounding Airbnb, and political tensions bubble under the surface. For a city once considered the coolest in Europe, its development is useful to watch for other cities just now entering their gilded age of tourism.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 3 years ago
Barcelona Openings Underline a Luxury Market in Transition

Hotels

Equinox CEO Bets on Loyal Customers to Make New Luxury Hotel a Success

We agree with Equinox that consumers are looking for something different, but the U.S. markets the new hotelier is planning to open in bring great risk to future sustainability.

Patrick Clark and Viviana Hurtado, Bloomberg | 3 years ago
Equinox CEO Bets on Loyal Customers to Make New Luxury Hotel a Success

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Lifestyle-Brand Veteran Dream Hotel Group to Expand Aggressively

It's no secret that lifestyle brands cater to a particular type of traveler, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of money still to be made in the space. As lifestyle veterans, Dream Hotel Group could have a leg up over larger chains that have more capital to play with.

Danni Santana, Skift | 3 years ago
Lifestyle-Brand Veteran Dream Hotel Group to Expand Aggressively

Hotels

Jumeirah Skips Luxury in Favor of ‘Upscale Casual’ for New Brand

High-end luxury isn't for everyone, and it makes sense for Jumeirah to explore the upper midscale space; the upscale millennial travelers of today are the future luxury globetrotters of tomorrow.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago
Jumeirah Skips Luxury in Favor of ‘Upscale Casual’ for New Brand

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The Trump Family Has a New Hotel Brand Called American Idea

We have an American idea for President Trump: It might be a better idea to put the country's needs first ahead of attempts to make money from your elected position.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago
The Trump Family Has a New Hotel Brand Called American Idea

Hotels

AccorHotels Invests in Boutique Brand 25hours Hotels

AccorHotels continues to make strategic investments that attempt to round out its overall portfolio. Investing in a boutique chain like Germany's 25hours is a good way to grow its boutique and lifestyle hotel offerings.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 6 years ago
AccorHotels Invests in Boutique Brand 25hours Hotels

Hotels

Interview: Commune Hotels CEO on New Lifestyle Properties’ Creative Challenges

Thompson Hotel's second Mexico location carves out a unique niche in the resort-ridden Riviera Maya.

Alexandra E. Petri, Skift | 7 years ago
Interview: Commune Hotels CEO on New Lifestyle Properties’ Creative Challenges

Hotels

Lifestyle Hotels Look for a Local Edge to Stand out in the Market

The demand for a local, authentic travel experience is now driving large hotel companies to develop new brands to differentiate themselves and deliver experiences that immerse guests in local communities.

Greg Oates, Skift | 7 years ago
Lifestyle Hotels Look for a Local Edge to Stand out in the Market

Hotels

Starwood Launches Tribute, Its Second Brand for Independent Hotels

You want asset light? This is a light asset light strategy that helps big brands provide both an independent touch and the benefits of loyalty at the same time.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 7 years ago
Starwood Launches Tribute, Its Second Brand for Independent Hotels