Hospitality Provision in Travel and Tourism Sector: Interrelationships and Integration

This report explores the crucial role of hospitality in the travel and tourism sector. It examines the interrelationships between hospitality and wider travel and tourism businesses, highlighting how they mutually benefit each other. The report further analyzes the implications of integration within the hospitality sector, using examples like Whitbread, Marriott International, and Accor Hotels. It discusses how integration impacts specific hospitality businesses, focusing on the case study of Marriott International's acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of integration for achieving economies of scale, enhancing quality, and leveraging technology in the hospitality industry.