This should be the heyday of independent hotels, which by their very nature offer the distinctive experiences sought by many travelers.
Read More
The chains have a problem, and it is standardization. Standardization ushered in the Industrial Revolution, and it has given rise to many of the world’s largest and most successful companies. And it’s something many believed would never go out of style—until now.
Read More
Some independent hotels, like your favorite mom and pop shops, are choosing to reflag and rebrand as part of a chain, a change that brings about a profound loss of cherished traditions and artistic innovation.
Read More
Independent hotels are run by fiercely independent hoteliers, who don’t want—or need—to be told how to create extraordinary guest experiences. Those hoteliers, and the travelers who love independent hotels, know unique can’t be mass-produced. Authentic doesn’t have a 200-page handbook.
Read More