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Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with.

Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

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Truist Unveils Forecasts for Hotels

Truist reports slight downward revisions in U.S. hotel booking and pricing trends for 3Q and 4Q, with modest growth expected in 2025, but no signs of a sudden pullback or near-term upside for RevPAR.

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Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest

Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups.

Hotel Growth Race: Hilton and Hyatt Are Opening Properties Fastest

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Hilton Plans 150 Luxury Hotels in Asia Pacific

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.

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Skift Power Rankings: Jonathan Gray

He took a risky bet in 2007 on Hilton and it just may have been the “best leveraged buyout ever.”

Skift Power Rankings: Jonathan Gray

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Skift Power Rankings: Sébastien Bazin

Bazin has boosted Accor's global competitiveness by amassing the industry's largest family of brands while improving the hotel group's finances.

Skift Power Rankings: Sébastien Bazin

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Skift Power Rankings: Christopher Nassetta

Nassetta sees his job as not only expanding Hilton's hotel empire but also advocating for the interests of the broader travel industry.

Skift Power Rankings: Christopher Nassetta

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Skift Power Rankings: Amanda Hite

Hite sees STR's must-read reports on hotel performance as a foundation for creating the Bloomberg Terminal of travel lodging.

Skift Power Rankings: Amanda Hite

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Skift Power Rankings: Ritesh Agarwal

Ritesh Agarwal revolutionized the budget hotel industry in India. Oyo has transcended its status as a brand to become a shorthand for budget-friendly hotels.

Skift Power Rankings: Ritesh Agarwal

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Skift Power Rankings: Barry Sternlicht

As CEO of Starwood Capital, Sternlicht the longtime hotel king balances financial performance with social responsibility.

Skift Power Rankings: Barry Sternlicht