Growth Models & Expansion • 21/04/2026 Hilton's 125-hotel Hampton India bet: why a master-franchise, not a management contract, unlocks the subcontinent
Growth Models & Expansion • 03/07/2026 Loyalty as a subscription business: the quiet pivot from points programs to paid membership tiers that actually drive CLV
Growth Models & Expansion • 05/02/2026 Understanding the ownership and strategic model behind Staybridge Suites hotels
Growth Models & Expansion • 28/04/2026 Marriott's nine-deal Greece package: a Mediterranean market-entry masterclass in full-portfolio seeding
Growth Models & Expansion • 27/07/2026 160 hotels in six months: what Radisson's H1 2026 sprint reveals about mid-tier brand appetite in emerging markets Radisson Hotel Group growth 2026 is defined by 160 hotels and 22,000+ keys signed and opened in H1, with a conversion-led strategy across EMEA, India, Africa and Asia Pacific that balances franchise and management contracts to drive long-term owner value.
Growth Models & Expansion • 24/07/2026 Accor and Sun Group's 5,300-key Vietnam deal: the single-owner, multi-brand destination playbook at unprecedented scale Accor and Sun Group are creating a 5,300 room, multi brand hotel cluster in Phú Quốc and Đà Nẵng, redefining Vietnam hospitality, portfolio strategy and regional expansion models.
Growth Models & Expansion • 10/07/2026 Hotel direct booking strategy after the funnel broke: the 2026 playbook when AI search and OTA dominance rewrite the rules How hotel asset managers can reframe direct booking strategy from search-led funnels to portfolio-led demand, using CRM-driven intent, loyalty, AI platforms and clear ROI thresholds to optimise channel mix and long-term value.
Growth Models & Expansion • 27/05/2026 A $6.3 billion bet on corporate travel AI: what the Amex GBT take-private means for hotel distribution economics How Long Lake’s $6.3B acquisition of Amex GBT signals an AI-first future for corporate travel management and hotel rate strategy, and what hotel groups should do now.
Growth Models & Expansion • 22/05/2026 The platform franchise is here: what Hilton's Select model means for independent brands weighing their options Hilton’s Select by Hilton with Yotel signals a new hotel platform franchise model that accelerates consolidation, reshapes asset-light strategy and reframes value for independent brands.
Growth Models & Expansion • 12/05/2026 Growing in a 0.6 percent RevPAR market: the segmentation and geography choices that actually move the needle Learn how to build a deliberate hotel growth strategy by segmenting assets by rate power, using data-backed case benchmarks, and sequencing pricing, marketing, and capex moves across budget cycles to lift RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, and GOP margins.
Growth Models & Expansion • 03/02/2026 Strategic shifts in travel industry news: October’s impact on M&A and asset management Explore how October’s travel industry news shaped M&A, asset management, and strategy for hospitality leaders. Key trends, statistics, and expert insights. by Marc-Antoine Chevalier
Growth Models & Expansion • 31/01/2026 FHA multifamily news: strategic shifts in asset management and M&A for hospitality leaders Explore the latest FHA multifamily news and its impact on asset management, M&A, and corporate strategy in the hospitality industry. Insights for leaders and investors. by Sofia Lazaridis
Growth Models & Expansion • 28/01/2026 How xmscapital com products services empower hospitality M&A and asset management leaders Explore how xmscapital com products services drive M&A, asset management, and corporate strategy for hospitality leaders, asset managers, and investors. by Priya Shah
Growth Models & Expansion • 25/01/2026 Hospitality investment trends in the Middle East: Strategic growth, asset management, and M&A dynamics Explore hospitality investment trends in the Middle East, focusing on market growth, asset management, M&A, and government-driven expansion. by Sofia Lazaridis
