Hotel News

International tourism revenue in India soared to $36.8 billion in 2024, marking a 9% increase above pre-pandemic levels.

India's booming travel space is a beckoning call for all players, and Hilton is no exception. The latest signing in Delhi is testament that the Indian travel landscape has capacity to support every possible brand strategy, provided it comes at the right time and with the right gusto.

The takeaway is to start small: “You don’t have to build the most transformative thing overnight.”

Marriott opened its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, marking the company's entry into midscale extended stay lodging.

Hotel groups won't be content to just run hotels anymore, says Mit Shah, a hotel real estate investor. Soon they may offer student housing, adult active communities, and other "branded living" services thanks to the data-crunching potential unlocked by AI.

Hilton shows that AI's real value in hospitality may be behind the front desk, not in the booking path.

Hilton announces partnership with Delhi International Airport Limited to open Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels at GMR Aerocity.

Sure, Marriott had the scale, but it lacked a midscale brand in India — until now. With Fern and the launch of Series, it’s finally filling the gap and going all-in on India’s fastest-growing hotel segment.

Barry Sternlicht sees trouble brewing for big hotel chains. The Starwood founder warns that nimble upstarts will steal their market share one social media post at a time.

Hotel industry executives showed subdued optimism at NYU Conference amid macro uncertainty and flat transaction growth expectations.