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Hotels
Marriott leads in the competition for the largest membership in a hotel loyalty program, with over 210 million members. But its rivals are hot on its heels.
Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago
Just about every hotel brand is trying to target luxury, and Hilton’s no different. Its approach with this move is strengthening relationships with influential travel advisors.
Major hotel groups are playing Pokémon with their loyalty programs. Instead of collecting rare game cards, they're adding new sets of travelers to their databases. Gotta catch 'em all.
Indian celebrities enjoy a significant following in the country and can influence the decisions of their fans. Hilton's partnership with Sidharth Malhotra comes months after it collaborated with actor Deepika Padukone.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago
Airlines
The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago
Podcasts
Today's podcast looks at Hilton preparing for a travel demand cool-off, Disney bracing for a decline in park operating income, and Maui's continued struggle toward tourism recovery.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago
Daily Lodging Report
Hilton beat estimates and cut guidance, and seemed to have a report that was accepted more than Marriott’s. The company has raised their net room growth target for the year and it repurchased shares this quarter.
3 months ago
While Hilton's outlook remains broadly positive, the moderating growth trajectory bears watching. Next year hotel operators may need to work harder to drive growth. Luxury and lifestyle brands could be key differentiators.
Tourism
With each long weekend, Indians are finding new destinations for travel. Scenic beauty and easy visa norms, however, continue to be a factor in how they make their booking decisions.
While Hilton is making a big splash with its luxury brands in Asia Pacific, it’s also smartly tapping into the booming middle class that's fueling the rise of its focused service brands.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
