Hotels
Hotels in India Rush to Capture 'Premium' Demand
Prices are rising and the shift in traveler preferences runs counter to the perception of India as a budget market.
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.
Online Travel
Hopper Shows No Quit After Expedia Breakup
Hopper is just fine with its fintech strategy – despite the Expedia breakup – confident in the value of its products and features, and ready to explore new relationships in the travel industry.
Hotels
Marriott Grows Conversion Pipeline in Latin America
The pipeline of brand conversions in Latin America jumped by 22% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022, totaling 67 projects and 9,464 rooms.
Hotels
Hilton's Asia Pacific President: How to Get to 1,000 Hotels – and Beyond
Despite the challenges, expanding in the Asia Pacific region can offer significant growth opportunities for a hotel chain like Hilton. Travel companies are continuously investing in the region due to its rapidly growing middle-class population and increasing tourism.
Tourism
Thailand Targets Record 400,000 Visitors From Middle East
Thailand is experiencing a shortfall in its anticipated number of Chinese tourists, potentially impacting its tourism target for 2023. The country is now exploring alternative markets like Middle Eastern tourists, who can significantly contribute to its tourism revenue despite not matching the Chinese numbers.
Tourism
Twitter Rival Threads Increasingly Attracts Destination Marketers
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism boards on Threads, the cost of summer vacation, and Marriott’s bet on MGM.
Hotels
New MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy to Launch in Las Vegas
Marriott International, Inc. and MGM Resorts International announced a long-term licensing agreement and creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
Online Travel
Expedia Plans AI Tweaks, Officially Launches 'One Key' Loyalty Program in U.S.
As earning and burning points on vacation rentals become the norm, maybe even Airbnb will launch a loyalty program one day.
Hotels
Marriott to Bet on Gaming With MGM Resorts Loyalty Program Tie-Up
Expect other hotel companies to wager on gaming soon. After all, if airlines have code-shares and interlining agreements, why can't hotels and gaming companies, too?
Hotels
Hotel Lobbies Get Glow Ups as Lighting Becomes Central to Design Innovation
Funky furniture and art grab all the glory in hotel design talk on Instagram and TikTok. But lighting has under-appreciated importance. This example of a lighting refresh at this Dominican Republic resort could offer broader lessons to the sector.