Travel News: Best Western launches Vib and Glo Boutique Hotel Brands

I recently gave an overview of the Best Western Experience and covered the launch of Best Western’s SureStay “white label brand”. I was much more excited about their announcement to launch two boutique brands for the mid-scale market – and even more so when I found out that they will be coming quickly to Asia as well! Read what to expect from … Continue reading

Best Western Hotels – what experience to expect!

Best Western is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with over 4,100 properties and one of the oldest, having started in 1946. It is a privately held company that allows the individual properties to stay independent, charges some of the lowest brand membership fees in the industry and some of the least stringent brand guidelines. The mix … Continue reading

The Doubletree experience – a conversion brand for full-service hotels

Doubletree is a full-service brand of Hilton Worldwide, positioned next to the name-giving Hilton Brand, below the luxury Conrad and above limited service brands Hampton or Hilton Garden Inn. It is the conversion brand in the portfolio, allowing hotel operators to join the Hilton group without meeting the tighter brand standards of the Hilton brand. Find out what that means … Continue reading

Wyndham Hotels Experience

Wyndham is the flagship brand of Wyndham Worldwide hotels. With three sub-brands, Wyndham Grand for the high-end, upscale hotel and resort properties, the mainline Wyndham brand and the lower-end Wyndham Garden, they cover the mid-scale and upscale segments of the hotel market. Wyndham is expanding these brands quickly around the world, so you are more likely to encounter them going … Continue reading

Hilton Garden Inn Experience

Hilton Garden Inn is the slightly simpler version of the name-giving Hilton brand of hotels – similar to a Courtyard Hotel compared to a Marriott, you get a little less and you pay a little less, targeting one of the fastest growing hotel marketing segment over the last few years. With 700 Hilton Garden Inns worldwide, it is the second … Continue reading

Battle of the Budget Hotels – travel more for less!

Do you want to see more of the world and spend less? You like a stylish suite, but are ok with a clean bed for the night and a strong shower to wake you up? Then maybe you should take another look at the budget hotel chains! The three big US chains Wyndham, Choice and Best Western have made big … Continue reading

Reliable Extended Stay Hotels: Residence Inn by Marriott Experience

Residence Inn is one of the many brands in the Marriott family of hotels. It’s the company’s entry in the mid-scale, extended stay segment. They target families or business travelers that are staying for longer periods in one location and would prefer some extra space during their stay to feel a little more like at home. So, what kind of … Continue reading