So what is a hotel brand really? The hotel brand pyramid
I recently came across this brand pyramid chart. While incomplete, I find it is pretty useful to compare the various hotels of multiple groups in their categories.
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Actor turned Old Course Hotel doorman turns to modelling after decade of St Andrews selfies
Gordon Dryburgh appeared in films including Police Academy 4 before posing for thousands of photos in his kilt at the world-famous hotel.
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Luxury hotels enter kimchi business to diversify revenue sources
More Koreans buy premium kimchi instead of making it
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Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG Are Redefining the Shape of Global Hospitality Industry
The global hospitality industry is witnessing a transformative era, with major hotel brands such as Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG Hotels & Resorts at the forefront of innovation. These leading brands are redefining the travel experience by…
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Jeremy McCarthy: 2024 marked watershed moment for wellness in hospitality
For three decades, the wellness trend in hospitality has been gradually gaining momentum. Yet, according to Jeremy McCarthy – group director of leisure, spa and wellness at Mandarin Oriental – the industry shattered an “atmospheric ceiling” in 2024…
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Hyatt, Playa enter exclusive merger talks
Already working together in the all-inclusive space, a merger or acquisition would give Hyatt a greater presence in the Caribbean and “add new incremental durable fee streams.”
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Mews Founder Richard Valtr on the Future of Hotel Management and the Role of AI
In a recent interview with Hotel Management Magazine, Richard Valtr, founder of Mews, shared insights into the company's growth and the future of the hotel industry…
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The whisky expert from this five-star Edinburgh hotel who's sharing his bar keeper secrets
We think the recipe for the perfect whisky cocktail incorporates the expertise of Cameron Ewen, manager of Edinburgh five-star hotel The Balmoral’s bar, SCOTCH, blended with the work of author, digital creator and photographer Moa Reynolds…
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Don’t wait for January: Why hotels should launch New Year campaigns right after Christmas
Without wishing away the end of the year too quickly, we are already looking ahead and would like to share our insights on optimal timing to launch New Year marketing campaigns that will maximise direct bookings and revenue in 2025…
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Billionaire property developer Sam Arnaout buys two hotels in Sydney
Sam Arnaout bought the Cabramatta Hotel in west Sydney and the El Cortez Hotel in Canley Heights in a deal worth close to $200 million.
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Travelers slam D.C. hotels as ‘price gougers’ ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Travelers are flocking to snap up the last of pricey hotel accommodations in the Washington D.C…
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Secondary Cities on the Rise: Why Meeting Planners are Flocking to Emerging Destinations
Following the pandemic, the meetings and events industry has seen a noticeable shift in destination preferences. Major cities—long the epicenters for conferences, meetings, and events—are facing increasing competition from secondary cities…
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Shanghai's Premier Hospitality and Design Event: Hotel & Shop Plus 2025
HOTEL & SHOP PLUS, a leading trade fair for the hospitality industry, is set to kick off on March 31, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre…
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How to develop a successful revenue management strategy
Jim Cockell, the owner and operator of The Old Stocks Inn, epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit of the modern independent hotelier. His journey to transforming a 17th-Century Cotswolds coaching inn into an award-winning boutique hotel is a…
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When my husband and I traveled to Norway and the Arctic Circle last year, we decided to stay in an otherworldly ice hotel — the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel at Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge in Alta, Norway…
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How Hilton Supply Management (HSM) transforms spend analysis into actionable savings for hotels
In the hospitality industry, effective spend management is essential for protecting a property’s bottom line, and HSM's innovative procurement-led property review service helps hoteliers identify significant cost-saving opportunities without…
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W Hotels Unveils Hotel Tales to Showcase Unique Guest Experiences
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, unveils its new global series Hotel Tales. Presented in an editorial-documentary style, the series showcases the untold stories and unforgettable moments that can only happen at…
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Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working class roots.
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