Hotels
Humanity's Faustian Climate Bargain Comes Due
Traditional travel seasons are changing faster than a melting snowcap, and tour operators are leading the way in adapting to extreme weather.
Marriott International News
The journey of the largest hotel chain in the world, Marriott International, Inc. - now with more than seven thousand hotel, residential, and timeshare properties - began with a root-beer stand in Washington, D.C. in 1927 started by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Following its $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016, it became the largest global hotel company. It currently commands a mammoth portfolio of more than two dozen hotel brands such as JW Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, Delta Hotels, Marriott Vacation Club, Le Méridien, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Courtyard, Fairfield, and W Hotels. Its properties contain nearly a million and a half rooms worldwide. Through its premier loyalty program Bonvoy, it is engaged in partnerships with the likes of United Airlines, Uber, American Express, Hertz, and others to optimize customer engagement.
Hotels
How Hotels Will Seduce the Middle-Class Traveler
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.
Hotels
Hopper Has a Hotel Chain Problem
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.
Airlines
Ryanair Doesn't Want Any Help Selling Seats
Today's podcast looks at Ryanair’s booking battles, bright spots for hotels, and seven adventure travel trends.
Hotels
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt: What This Top Analyst Sees For 2024
Analyst David Katz of Jefferies forecasts the 2024 prospects for U.S.-based hotel leaders Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice.
Hotels
Hotel Loyalty Race: Hilton Gains on Marriott
Hilton grew its hotel loyalty program the most over the past five years. Long-term trends reveal who's ahead and what the effect on hotel owners has been.
Online Travel
Vietnam Was Most Googled Tourist Destination for Indians in 2023: India Report
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, this renewed enthusiasm for global exploration signifies a triumphant comeback for travel enthusiasts.
Hotels
Why Marriott Bonvoy Made a Video Game on Fortnite
Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they're trying new ways of reaching a younger audience.
Hotels
Hotel Brand Bloat: 'A Shakeout Is Coming'
Many marketers design hotel brands to appeal more to hotel owners than travelers. One reason? Creating a new brand is easier than fixing an old one.
Airlines
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program tie-up
Partnerships between airlines and hotels are not new, but two marquee brands have come together. Both Marriott and Singapore Airlines hope to benefit from each other’s loyal customers.