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Hotels
Oberoi’s expansion plans don't seem random as it targets booming tourism hubs like Saudi Arabia and Egypt that attract luxury travelers.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago
Luxury
An obsession with prestige can obscure the declining value of traditional media. Travel brands need to re-evaluate their comms and marketing strategies.
Colin Nagy | 2 days ago
Brigade Hotel Ventures’ IPO filing offers a deep dive into what’s next for the hotel sector in India. Besides growth, the data points to big shifts in demand and supply across segments while breaking down key trends.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago
Tourism
The U.S. has made a lot of progress at removing barriers to travel. The best thing the new president can do is to keep knocking them down.
Lex Haris | 2 weeks ago
As it seeks to deepen its market share and broaden its portfolio, Brigade Hotel's IPO plans highlights not just the company’s growth potential, but also the broader optimism surrounding India’s hospitality industry.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago
SkiftX spoke to Choice Hotels President and CEO Patrick Pacious about key travel trends like road trips, remote work, and growth opportunities amid improving development financing. According to Pacious, Choice’s strategic focus on upscale brands, tech-driven innovations, and track record in hotel conversions will fuel future development.
Choice Hotels + Skift | 3 weeks ago
It's no surprise that IHCL is expanding its airport hotel portfolio. These hotels are increasingly popular, especially among business travelers. With traffic often turning into a crawl, imagine the time saved: you land, grab your bag, and in minutes, you’re at your hotel. Now, who wouldn’t want that?
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago
Podcasts
Today's podcast looks at cautious optimism in U.S. hospitality, Airbnb's new-and-improved co-host network, and United's third quarter boost.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago
The hotel sector in the Asia Pacific is doing better than before, but filling rooms — especially with business events — will take a bit longer.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago
The hospitality scene in India is changing, and it’s giving rise to brands like Minimalist Hotels that cater to travelers who look for places that strike a balance between quality and experience. Lavish amenities might not be a priority, but they're happy to splurge on things like specialty coffee or other premium touches.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago