Hotel News

The Leela owner, Schloss Bangalore’s IPO dreams are still alive, but not as grand as before.

Part one of this two-part series explores the global landscape for GDS commission shares, which represent tens of millions of dollars in revenue for travel management companies and agencies. A better understanding of gaps by region, country, and hotel class can lead to competitive advantages in global distribution.

Global hotel chains always brought their tried-and-tested brands to India. Now Marriott is flipping that: India’s not just a stop, it’s the starting line.

The timing couldn't be better: The Leela-parent Schloss Bangalore is gearing up for a mega IPO to drive diversification and expansion just as the hotel industry in India is heating up.

Domestic and inbound tourism, along with a growing MICE segment, are the Indian hotel industry's biggest bets, as demand continues to outpace supply.

Wyndham is recognizing that its frequent guests like doing things, not just sleeping in rooms. Its loyalty members can now trade points for experiences like sold-out concerts and sports events.

Ascott got its start providing extended stays for corporate travelers. But it hasn't opened enough properties in places where people dream of vacationing. So expect it to buy resorts.

Tanah Gajah in Bali is one of four properties unveiled by Puri Hadiprana under the new Hadiprana Hospitality brand.

Radisson now has 200 properties in its India portfolio and is optimistic about having 500 operating hotels in the next 5-7 years. But a strong marketing strategy is amiss as it relies on word of mouth and loyalty.