Travel Leaders in the Epstein Files: What the Documents Show
The Epstein files reveal his efforts to connect with some of the travel industry’s most high-profile executives.
Articles tagged “virgin hotels”
Virgin Unites Its Hotel Companies Under New Entity Virgin Hotels Collection
Entrepreneur Richard Branson and Virgin Group announced a reorganization of their hotel brands on Thursday. Virgin Group, which owns a half-dozen luxury Virgin Hotels, will take control of Branson's private…
Hilton and Marriott Downplay Potential Ukraine War Impact on Business
Although several hotel executives don't view the war in Ukraine as a drag on European hotel performance at the moment, their tune could change if the conflict continues to makes travel to Europe more difficult.
Hotels Ride Out Asia’s Disjointed Border Reopenings
Countries beyond China in the Asia Pacific region are moving ahead with reopening plans in the coming months. The test is how long can China's "zero-Covid" policy last when the rest of the world is accepting it just has to live with coronavirus.
How Hilton Helps Virgin Hotels Get a Foothold in Las Vegas
The branded-is-better argument between major hotel companies and smaller, boutique brands heated up during the pandemic. If a hip brand like Virgin Hotels sees some merit in at least an occasional branded partnership, the global giants clearly have a winning argument at the negotiating table.
Still Waiting for Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels to Transform Hospitality
Richard Branson created Virgin Hotels nine years ago, promising to deliver about two dozen boutique hotels with flair. So far, only three hotels have opened. Will it be able to accelerate its growth in 2020?
Most Hotel Apps Still Need a Radical Overhaul
If mobile is increasingly becoming a more popular channel, not only for booking and search but also for in-destination travel experiences, this report is proof that hotels have a lot of work to do when it comes to their apps.
Opinion: Virgin and Richard Branson Have a Problem With Women Nobody Talks About
We are fans of Virgin products and we think that the brand's founder does good work. But we'd also like to see a workplace relatively free of the type of sexist images it promotes at launch events and anywhere else the founder shows up.
Understanding Virgin Hotel Chicago’s Quick Rise to Consumer Favorite
It's really rather simple: Treat your guests well and offer them a great product.
Hotels Increasingly Offer Safety and Stereotypes in Rooms for Solo Women
Dukes Hotel’s new female-specific rooms highlight personal safety, but they also reinforce gender stereotypes. The bigger question is: Do they really think these measures are serving women better or is the real goal to use women as a marketing gimmick?