The End of the Branded Hotel

Kerry Cannon | September 2, 2016

By Kerry Cannon While the newest generation of travelers – the oft written about Millennials – may not yet have the discretionary spending muscle of Gen Xers and Boomers, they are having a decidedly pronounced impact on the evolution of the branded hotel space. Unique experiences, lifestyle, design, and authenticity rule the day now. Does that sound the death knell of the branded hotel? Vaunted brand names like Marriott, Starwood, Hilton, and Hyatt have given way to Andaz, Aloft, Curio, Canopy, and Moxy. Despite sounding oxymoronic, the terms "consistent," "dependable," and "predictable" (read: ...