Radisson is the latest to offer integrated trip booking services in India, indicating a larger trend - everyone wants to cut the middleman by becoming the middleman.
Children of meeting planners grow up being exposed to interesting people from all over the world, and taking trips their friends could only dream of. So it’s not surprising when they decide to follow in their parents’ footsteps.
Accor gets just 5% of its revenue from the U.S. and it wants more. We may see more European and Asian hospitality brands doing deals to gain a presence in Vegas.
Hilton generated higher profit and revenue year-over-year. But executives cautioned that softer spending and broader uncertainty have left hotel demand underperforming expectations.
Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.
Tribe Hotels from Accor has opened its first property in Phuket, Thailand, with the launch of Tribe Phuket Patong. And more hospitality development news.
Lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific are no longer a niche. They’re now part of the mainstream. It would be interesting to see how traditional hotel brands adapt to this.