Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Skift Take: The real challenge for MakeMyTrip isnt just building an end-to-end travel company its making sure the experience is actually seamless. Can it truly integrate flights, hotels, ground transport, and everything else into one frictionless journey? Thats the test that will define its success or failure.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
What are the benefits of American hotel lodging certifications for professionals in the hospitality industry? First, Id like to congratulate the new president of AHLA, Rosanna Maietta. Her leadership marks an exciting chapter for the organization, and I look forward to working to support Rosanna and the association in continuing to advance the hospitality industry.
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Skift Take: IHG's latest franchising deal underscores how there's distribution pressure on independent hotel brands to join forces with the largest hotel groups.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has acquired premium urban lifestyle brand, Ruby, for 110.5 million (~AU$181.5m) from Ruby SARL, as part of a master franchise and development agreement. Established in 2013, the Ruby brand 20 th brand in the IHG portfolio currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms).
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Lodging
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
CHARLOTTE, North CarolinaExtended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Bradenton. This is the latest development in Extended Stay America Premier Suites continued growth and its 20th Floridian property. Over the past year, Extended Stay America has doubled the number of franchise owners across its family of brands.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Ovolo Hotels is set to harness the power of artificial intelligence to elevate marketing efforts through a strategic partnership with innovative marketing group Nodal. A trailblazer in the digital marketing landscape, Nodal brings expertise in AI optimisation, utilising advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms. Using AI to understating personas in a deeper way, Nodal can craft targeted campaigns to the right audience at the right time.
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Hotel Designs
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Hotel Designs Breaking news IHG Hotels & Resorts acquires Ruby! Breaking news IHG Hotels & Resorts acquires Ruby! InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has announced the acquisition of premium urban lifestyle brand Ruby, its 20th brand, as it targets global expansion… Established in 2013, the Ruby brand currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms).
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Skift Take: Most U.S. travelers are looking for warm weather and affordable destinations during this year's spring break, and the Sunshine State tops the list of destinations in a new forecast.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Skift Take: All of the sudden, the deal is showing some life. If the UK ultimately approves it next month, the acquisition would still have to get past a Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to kill it.
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