September 26, 2024
How Marriott Became the World's Largest Hotel Chain
With 8,700+ properties in 139 countries, Marriott's asset-light model separating real estate from management fueled fast
September 14, 2024
Why Hyatt Is Betting on Luxury Over Volume
Using an asset-light model, Hyatt put over 70% of rooms in luxury and upper-upscale tiers, doubling luxury rooms since 2
March 22, 2024
Motel 6 vs. Super 8: The Battle for Budget Travelers
Motel 6 pioneered budget lodging in 1962 at $6 a night, while Super 8 followed in 1974 and franchised aggressively, defi
March 17, 2024
From Root Beer to Rooms: The Rise of Marriott Hotels
Marriott began in 1927 as a $6,000 A&W root beer stand, pivoting to Hot Shoppes restaurants before becoming the world's
January 14, 2024
The Rise of Luxury Hotels in China
China now has more people in the world's top 10% richest than the US, and young, tech-savvy millennials averaging 33 are
January 12, 2024
The Enigma of Hotel Star Ratings: What They Really Mean
Hotel star ratings began with oil company Mobil and now vary widely, as governments, tourism boards, and guides like AAA
October 25, 2023
The Marriott Journey: From Root Beer Stand to Hotel Empire
Bill Marriott turned a 1927 A&W root beer stand into Hot Shoppes and then the world's largest hotel chain through resili