Market Snapshot
Wednesday, Nov 11Tech Deals ·OpenAI bought conversational travel concierge Odessia to enter direct travel booking and automated concierge services.
👁Brand Push ·Hilton launched its 'New Ways to Stay' ad campaign after achieving 20% net unit growth across luxury and lifestyle brands.
↑Luxury Expansion ·Aman Group partnered with Novak Djokovic to launch Atma inside a 1,049-foot Miami tower featuring a 120,000-square-foot wellness facility.
↑Green Assets ·Marriott opened the Sugar House Hotel in Vermont, debuting its first all-electric, net-zero property targeting LEED Platinum certification.
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