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A major decision for any hotel owner or investor is whether to affiliate their property with a brand. As ever so often, the trade-offs are as comprehensive as they are complex. We do note that the comparison is between the general independent vs branded hotel. There certainly are independent properties who do very well, yet those remain few and far. We shed light on the key considerations.

This article was written by Phocuswright. Click here to read the original article In short, Latin America’s travel sector is navigating a dual reality. Macro and political volatility persist, yet…

The halt in federal travel is leaving rooms empty, straining hotel revenues, jobs, and local economies Nov 6, 2025 More than 30 hotel industry associations are calling on U.S. lawmakers…

New research reveals key trends shaping hotel technology investment, satisfaction, and strategy, and a clear shift toward Best-in-Class integrated systems over All-in-One platforms. [NEW YORK | Wednesday, Nov. 5] The NYU…

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2025 results. Highlights include: Net income grew…

Marriott International has reported a 25% increase in net income to $728m (£558m) for the third quarter ended 30 September, supported by continued expansion in room numbers and resilient performance…

The global travel industry is expected to grow faster than the world economy over the next decade, according to the World Travel Market (WTM) Global Travel Report released today at…

The TRIBE brand, launched in 2019 on the Australian continent, is riding high. We take a look back at the essence of the brand with Pauline Oster, Vice-President & Executive…