Wyndham Destinations Bought Travel + Leisure for the Brand, Not the Product
Timeshare club is an interesting fit with the luxury travel publisher.
Why Hotel Brands Are Joining the In-Housing Trend in 2021
Marriott and Hilton are building internal creative teams.
Hotel Brands Hope Selling Pillows and Robes Will Pick Up the Slack in Travel Recovery
In a year that’s seen the lowest occupancy rates since the Great Depression, Marriott has found a way into travelers’ bathrooms, beds and closets thanks to branded products such as [...]
Santa Decides ‘You’ve Been Good Enough’ for 2020 in Virgin Hotels’ Forgiving Ads
He's willing to forgive and even admire a few sins, given the circumstances.
Airbnb’s IPO Filing Proves How Little It Needs to Advertise
Confirmed by its IPO filing for prospective investors, Airbnb is more than a brand—it’s a verb. Despite a year that has decimated the travel industry, a look under Airbnb’s financial [...]
Now That Hotels Are Offices, Will Business Travelers Return?
Experts see "work from anywhere" promotions as a shrewd marketing move.
How Sonder Is Riding the Short-Term Rental Wave to Success
Its occupancy rate is about 30% higher than its competitors.
New York’s Storied Roosevelt Joins Growing List of Prominent Hotels to Close Their Doors
As the pandemic drags on, even famous addresses can't afford to keep their doors open.
Hilton Wants You to Reconnect With the Emotional Side of Travel
In the middle of a public health crisis, wedding season has effectively been put on hold, children can’t rush to hug their grandparents, and family vacations have downsized dramatically. The [...]
Marriott Tempts Loyalty Members to Get Outdoors
World's largest hotel brand joins Airbnb in partnering with the National Park Service.
The Fresh Prince’s Bel-Air Mansion Is Now Available on Airbnb
Guests can stay there for 5 nights in honor of the show's 30th anniversary
Tourism Brands Join Forces to Get People Traveling Again
More than 70 companies unite for "Let's Go There" national campaign.
How Hilton Is Marketing Through the Pandemic (Pinterest Has Been Key)
"It's not about convincing someone to travel," says Hilton's vp of digital content Noha Abdalla.
Travelers Still Don’t Trust Hotel Brands
Consumer sentiment shows a long recovery for the industry.
Marriott President Laments ‘Frustratingly High’ Covid-19 Rate in the US
Marriott saw loses of $232 million in the second quarter.