Articles tagged “independent hotels”

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The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030

By 2030, direct digital bookings will surpass online travel agencies as the dominant distribution channel, generating over $400 billion in global hotel gross bookings.

Pranavi Agarwal | 4 days ago

The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030
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Why Collaboration Is Essential For Independent Hotel Brands

Chris Hartley and Kristi Gole of Global Hotel Alliance took the stage at Skift Global Forum to discuss how collaborating with other independent hotels increases small brands’ access to customers, technology solutions, and loyalty benefits, all without sacrificing their individuality.

Global Hotel Alliance + Skift | 4 weeks ago

Why Collaboration Is Essential For Independent Hotel Brands

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Independent Hotels’ Loyalty Push Drives Strong Bookings

It's true that giant hotel groups like Marriott and Hilton loom large. But independent hotel brands aren't going down without a fight.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Independent Hotels’ Loyalty Push Drives Strong Bookings
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Q&A: How Global Hotel Alliance Has Empowered Independent Hotel Brands for 20 Years

As Global Hotel Alliance celebrates its 20th anniversary, CEO Chris Hartley reflects on the journey of becoming the world’s largest collection of independent hotel brands, what makes the GHA model different, and how independent hotels can stay ahead in a competitive market.

Global Hotel Alliance + Skift | 3 months ago

Q&A: How Global Hotel Alliance Has Empowered Independent Hotel Brands for 20 Years

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Christian Louboutin Takes Stake in Hotel Operator Experimental

The French designer behind those coveted red-soled stilettos has just snagged a stake in Experimental Group. Louboutin will now have a say in this chic Parisian outfit that runs a handful of boutique hotels and bars that are catnip for jetsetters.

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

Christian Louboutin Takes Stake in Hotel Operator Experimental

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Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

The Ferragamo family's Portrait Milano hotel has taken the Italian fashion capital by storm. It did so through its philosophy of "inclusive exclusivity," its celebrated pasta bianco dish, and some star-studded events. Is Naples, Venice, or Palermo next?

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

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Premier Inn Expects Boost From Shrinking Independent Hotel Sector

Premier Inn says it has gained pricing power as 10% of all UK independent hotels have closed in the past few years. More remarkably, it says repeat guests made 86% of its bookings this year. It's a direct booking champ other hoteliers could learn from.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Premier Inn Expects Boost From Shrinking Independent Hotel Sector

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Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime

Israel's evacuees and stranded travelers poured into many of Brown Hotels' two-dozen properties after the October 7 attacks. The scene was echoed nationwide, with many hotel groups affected.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Israel Hamas War: How Brown Hotels Is Responding in Wartime

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Boutique Hotel Pipeline Is Growing Fast – but Forecasts May Be Too High

If all the U.S. hotels planned in the lifestyle and soft-branded segments between 2024 and 2027 actually get built, it would mean 29% a year of pipeline growth on average. Color us doubtful.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Boutique Hotel Pipeline Is Growing Fast – but Forecasts May Be Too High

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Inventing a Boutique Hotel in Kentucky’s Horse Country Isn’t Easy

The story of how Nik Feldman, 29, opened his first hotel tells a bigger narrative about the sector, too.

Leslie Barrie | 1 year ago

Inventing a Boutique Hotel in Kentucky’s Horse Country Isn’t Easy