Grant Martin, Skift
The addition of Mr and Mrs Smith hotels to IHG's loyalty portfolio will help the hospitality giant better compete against Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt for high-end customers. IHG Rewards members also can't be too unhappy about new luxury properties within their reach.
2 months ago
David Hellier and Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
Mr & Mrs Smith has flown under the radar for a number of years but now wants to use crowdfunding to raise money for expansion. It might not seem like a huge amount of cash for such an established company but if successful should help it grow in markets like the U.S.
1 year ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Trips, experiences, tours, activities – you call them what you like, travel brands want a bigger piece of the sector. For plenty of companies, it's no longer just about the flight or hotel.
2 years ago
Sarah Enelow, Skift
A hotel that's just a hotel is so passé. Today's successful hospitality brand knows that the hotel is the first chapter of a long story of connected experiences.
2 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
Listen for insight on the trends, design choices, and amenities that help hotels stand out.
2 years ago
Jason Clampet, Skift
Mr & Mrs Smith has carved out a unique space in the market, and its evolution over the last decade speaks to the radical changes in the ways we discover, book, and return to hotels.
3 years ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Even with the advent of the Internet and social media, some things never change when it comes to marketing hotels, and fostering true guest loyalty.
3 years ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
It's one thing to sell a curated portfolio of hotel rooms to luxury travelers. It's another thing altogether to keep them coming back, and branch out into selling experiences that are more than just a hotel stay.
3 years ago
