Another interesting and topical article from Skift looks at the consolidation of major hotel brands, with Marriott and AccorHotels leading the charge and reshaping the luxury hotel landscape over the past two years.
One pertinent issue (that is addressed in our recently updated report “Branded Residences: An Overview”) looks at the Marriott-Starwood merger, resulting in a portfolio of 30 brands, of which eight are categorised as either “Classic” or “Distinctive” luxury – but how easy is it really for customers to differentiate, for example, between a St. Regis and a Ritz-Carlton?