Articles tagged “hotel brands”

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Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S., but it has claimed that competitors have played hardball. It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast.

Sean O'Neill | 12 hours ago

Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

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Hotel Giants Turn to Loyalty Licensing Deals: 10 Things to Know

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.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hotel Giants Turn to Loyalty Licensing Deals: 10 Things to Know

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Hilton Partners with Bollywood Actor Sidharth Malhotra – India Report

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 | 1 month ago

Hilton Partners with Bollywood Actor Sidharth Malhotra – India Report
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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 | 1 month ago

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

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Wyndham Sees Tech Upgrades as Driving Higher Hotel Profits

Wyndham said its RevPAR (that's hotel-speak for "how much money we make per room") might be flat this year, but its EBITDA (that's finance-speak for "profits, kinda") was still looking good. The hotel franchisor partly chalked that up to an improved tech game that has helped it boost margins.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Wyndham Sees Tech Upgrades as Driving Higher Hotel Profits

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Hyatt Pursues Standard Hotels: What’s Behind the Luxury Lifestyle Play

Hyatt sees adding luxury lifestyle hotels like Standard Hotels as creating a virtuous cycle of growth in its loyalty program and pipeline.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hyatt Pursues Standard Hotels: What’s Behind the Luxury Lifestyle Play

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The Latest Numbers Behind Hotel Groups’ Bet on Credit Card Rewards

Hotel groups have been expanding the reach of their loyalty programs to include a wider base of consumers while trying to maintain their appeal to frequent travelers. It's a tough trick to pull off.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

The Latest Numbers Behind Hotel Groups’ Bet on Credit Card Rewards

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Banyan Group Set to Have Record Year of Luxury Hotel Openings

Banyan Group, the Singapore-based luxury hotel operator, is on a growth spree. It is also going asset-light faster than you can say "fee-based income."

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Banyan Group Set to Have Record Year of Luxury Hotel Openings

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Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push

Hyatt is adding its 29th brand in a bid to add places in Germany where it hasn't had many choices for its most loyal guests. However, it also aims to reach more German guests and try to cross-sell them into all-inclusive resorts.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push

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IHG in Trademark Clash With Marriott Over New Hotel Brand, City Express

IHG has petitioned to cancel Marriott's newest trademark, City Express by Marriott. IHG feels the name is just a little too close for comfort to its own popular hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express?

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

IHG in Trademark Clash With Marriott Over New Hotel Brand, City Express