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 • 25/01/2026 Hospitality investment trends in the Middle East: Strategic growth, asset management, and M&A dynamics
Growth Models & Expansion • 06/09/2026 Structured data is the new distribution moat: why hotels that fix their content layer first will dominate the AI discovery era Why structured data is becoming the new distribution moat for hotels, and how fixing the content layer first can unlock AI-era visibility, revenue and growth.
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 • 28/04/2026 Marriott's nine-deal Greece package: a Mediterranean market-entry masterclass in full-portfolio seeding Analysis of Marriott’s portfolio-led hotel growth strategy in Greece, examining loyalty economics, cannibalisation risk, competitive response, and implications for asset managers in frontier luxury markets. by Marc-Antoine Chevalier
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
