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Thailand’s Centara Targets Larger Hotel Partners to Speed Up Growth

Centara wants to double in size without doubling its balance sheet, betting on multi-property deals with large investors. The question is whether a mid-sized Thai operator can win those portfolios against global brands, and whether the Gulf distress the COO identifies as an opportunity can translate into deals.

Boutique Hotel Market Size, Share, Trends 2036

Three Hotels, Three Markets: Craft Hospitality Group Expands Its Global Portfolio

Indian Travellers Are Ditching Hotels For Villas And Homestays: Report

Pokhara resort wins Best New Hotel/Resort award at SATA 2026

ONYX Hospitality Group wins TTG Travel Award in Thailand

Homestay push in J&K to take tourism beyond traditional destinations

The Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa Voted Jordan’s Best Incentive Hotel 2026 at the World MICE Awards

IATA and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance promote sustainability in hotel contracting

Travel Outlook, The Premier Hotel Call Center™, Introduces BLACK MARIGOLD™ Hotel Call Center Software to Turn Guest Conversations Into Revenue

Emerging Travel Group and Agoda Enter Strategic Partnership

Is Airbnb’s Dynamic Pricing Launch a Step Toward Becoming a Hotel-Like Franchisor?

In addition to dynamic pricing, Airbnb has floated the idea of adding more products and services for hosts, ranging from design services to financing. The soft franchise model might be more appropriate for individual hosts who don't require multi-platform distribution.