Hilton, Hyatt … why are we letting hotel owners act with impunity?
When the same ownership group repeatedly parts ways with major international operators, it starts looking like a pattern.
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Why so many hotel owners are making the switch to third-party managers
A growing number of hotel companies are shifting day-to-day management activities from hotel brand managers to third-party management companies.
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Hospitality CEOs on the future of travel in 2030
Each year, CEOs of the Global Hotel Alliance’s 45 member brands are invited to gather at a standout property within the group’s portfolio for a week-long summit of strategy sharing, future-gazing, and relationship-building, punctuated by fine dining…
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Behind the Deal: Pandox bets on Germany with Pullman Cologne
Earlier this month, Pandox acquired the Pullman Cologne Hotel for €66 million, reaffirming its commitment to Germany’s hotel market despite lingering post-pandemic challenges. The deal - which will see AccorInvest remain as the tenant of the Pullman…
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Hyatt expands in Caribbean, Mexico with $2.6 billion Playa Hotels acquisition
Hyatt Hotels will buy Playa Hotels & Resorts for about $2.6 billion including debt, the company said on Monday, seeking to boost its presence in Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Wimmer Communities and Crescent Hotels & Resorts have expanded their decades-long partnership with the opening of a new dual-branded property, known as The Marriott Center located within the Poplar Creek Town Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin…
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How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand
Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy…
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The Paradox of Standards: How mastery elevates personalization in hospitality
Today’s hotel guests seek emotional connections during their stays, challenging the industry to balance authentic experiences with consistent brand standards.
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