Spain Aligns with France and Other Destinations as Regional Tourism Puts Hotel Costs and Resort Access in Focus Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Portugal: see how regional tourism, hotel costs and resort access shape…
The winter sports season will see the arrival of many new properties in Europe. Highlights include The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo and the aptly named Ski Lodge in Verbier, while several properties are also returning after…
France Unites With Austria and More as New Ski Hotels Transform Europe Winter Travel in 2026-27 France, Austria, Italy and Switzerland welcome new ski hotels for winter 2026-27, boosting Alpine travel, luxury stays and ski…
St. Regis Punta Mita Appoints Richard Sorensen to Lead Luxury Resort Operations in Mexico Richard Sorensen’s appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort brings more than 30 years of luxury hospitality…
Spain Works With US And More In Boosting Jamaica GDP Tourism Growth Target To 3% As Aviation And Resorts Fuel Comeback Jamaica’s economy moves closer to a stronger recovery as tourism, aviation, and resort investments recover in…
UK is Second in Affilired Travel Study as Hotels Look to Secure More Black Friday Direct Bookings in 2026 Direct Bookings can help hotels fill quieter periods as Black Friday campaigns target 2027 stays.
Spain Sees Castellón Hotel Occupancy Growth as Overseas Guests Now Make Up More of the September Market Castellón hotel occupancy reached 83.1%, but rising costs could limit gains for hoteliers
Amsterdam Stands Alongside Maastricht, Eindhoven and More as Marriott Unlocks Netherlands Growth with Eight New Hotels Marriott expands in the Netherlands with eight hotels and 719 rooms across Amsterdam, The Hague, Breda…
Fairmas’ Dima Ladizhenski on AI & Hotel Cost Control at FHS 2026 in Dubai In an exclusive interview at FHS 2026 in Dubai, Fairmas' Dima Ladizhenski explains how FairPlanner and AIWA help hoteliers optimize profit margins…
Ruby Hotels has opened Ruby Lilou in Marseille, marking its French debut alongside Ruby Yani Workspaces, with 237 rooms and flexible workspace facilities. The article Ruby Hotels arrives in France with Ruby Lilou opening in…
Equatorial Guinea Joins Nigeria to Boost Tourism as Grand Hotel Djibloho Drives Corporate Travel Growth Equatorial Guinea joins Nigeria to grow tourism as Grand Hotel Djibloho expands corporate travel, events and regional…
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa has appointed hospitality veteran Kory Foltz as Director of Food and Beverage. The article Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Appoints Kory Foltz as Director of F&B first appeared in…
IHG has launched a new offer, likely targeted, for stays at its voco branded hotels between today and December 6, 2026. IHG One Rewards members can earn triple points (an additional 20 points per USD) if they register for this…
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Townhouse Hotels to add eight hotels and more than 700 rooms across five Dutch cities. The article Marriott to add eight hotels and 700 rooms in the Netherlands first appeared…
British Airways made several announcements late Monday about “enhancements” (mostly real this time) coming to London Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5 in the coming years. British Airways operates from A, B, and C gates at Terminal 5…
West Sumatra Travel Dilemma Highlights The Massive Gap Between Tourism Potential And Hotel Success In Indonesia Discover why West Sumatra's economic growth doesn't match its hotel market. Explore tourism trends, investor…
Hyatt is expanding development options through new financing solutions, more efficient hotel prototypes and conversion-focused brands across its Americas portfolio. The article Hyatt expands owner options with financing, new…
Tell us about a European ski resort that has retained its relaxed, uncrowded feel – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break This winter thousands of holidaymakers will be packing their thermals and heading for the ski…
The British government’s HMRC incurred a legal loss this week as the Upper Tribunal’s Tax and Chancery Chamber, has ruled for British Airways in a dispute about £5.78m in income tax and NICs liability for accommodation used by BA…
Hotel tech investments keep climbing, but profits aren't keeping pace. Can hotels promise that AI will mean no job cuts and a payoff on the P&L at the same time?
Next year, travellers will be taking more frequent, but shorter, trips, booking onto 'growth getaways' and prioritising spending time in nature for wellness purposes.
Crossbasket Castle has appointed Katie Moran as Hotel Manager and John Abercrombie as Resort Director as the Scottish estate continues its multi-million-pound expansion. The article Crossbasket Castle appoints new hotel Manager…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide: The winners of the inaugural 2026 Global Branded Residence Awards have been revealed.
UNOX Expands Smart Kitchen Technology in Saudi Arabia as Hotel Demand Accelerates UNOX General Manager Abdallah Kassis explains how smart ovens, sustainability, local cuisine and expanded Saudi operations are reshaping hotel and…
The country music star’s last hospitality project is opening in Nashville, dedicated to her career as a songwriter. Will Dolly being there in spirit be enough?
From a cosy Cornish inn with open fires to a boutique hotel in Northumberland, these new and revamped boltholes tick all the right boxes • 15 great cottages and cabins for an autumn escape in the UK
After 25 years at the company, Patrick Cimerola will depart his role at year-end, transitioning to a special advisor position while Choice searches for his successor.
Alaska Airlines has made plenty of announcements this week regarding its Atmos Rewards frequent flier program, which we have covered, and changes to its equipment, such as seats, which we didn’t. There is one more change that…
Hilton's CEO says he wants to make booking through AI agents easy. For now, Meta's Muse struggles to pull a price from hotel group sites, and OTAs may remain an easier door.
A new 69-room Minecraft hotel is coming to the UK, joining a growing crop of properties designed to let fans step inside their favourite games.
Mews has launched Guest Messaging and Automations, combining unified guest communications with no-code workflows for hotel operations and service delivery. The article Mews launches guest communication tools, expands Accor F&B…
Reading Time: minute Watch the inaugural ceremony for the 2026 Global Branded Residence Awards, celebrating excellence across the global branded residence sector.
Sautis Hotel Management Expands in Indonesia With New Hotels, Wellness and Sustainable Hospitality Sautis Hotel Management expands in Indonesia with local employment, food-waste reduction, wellness and community-led hospitality.
BlastnessPay, built with Adyen, automates the full hotel payment cycle from booking to reconciliation and is estimated to save a 150-room property over 90 person-days of admin work annually.
#Italy#Hotels & StaysA practical guide to hotel ADR covering the formula, calculation examples, factors that influence it, and nine strategies to increase it, including AI-driven pricing tools.
#Hotels & StaysBased on h2c's AI Hotel Chain Tech Report 2026, 91% of hotel chains use AI, with 61% focused on efficiency gains and 42% aiming to free staff for higher-value guest interactions.
#Hotels & StaysHyatt targets U.S. expansion across 300+ submarkets with a structured financing program for Hyatt Studios, a redesigned Hyatt Place prototype cutting build costs by 25%, and new conversion brands.
#United States#Hyatt#Hotels & StaysTravel + Leisure Co. and Wyndham will co-develop hotels under the Sports Illustrated Resorts brand, targeting college towns and urban markets with properties planned for Nashville, Chicago, Baton Rouge, and Tuscaloosa.
#United States#Hotels & StaysIreckonu data shows 22% of hotel guest profiles have no room stay, making the case for a dedicated hospitality CDP to unify and trust guest identity across all touchpoints.
#Hotels & StaysAimbridge takes over management of the 456-key Westin Cincinnati and is named future operator of the 700-key Cincinnati Downtown Marriott, a $828M Convention District development set to open after its July 2026 groundbreaking.
#Marriott#Hotels & StaysResearch of 231 US service-sector employees finds social and self-evaluation outcome expectations drive engagement more durably than material benefits, especially during periods of uncertainty.
#United States#Hotels & StaysGreater Paris hotels posted RevPAR of €116 (+3.7%) in H1 2026, while investment volume hit €845M across 21 hotels, skewed by the Pullman Tour Eiffel deal.
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HVS Europe's weekly bulletin covers eight hotel transactions across Germany, UK, France, and Lyon, including acquisitions by Whitbread, Patrizia, MNK Partners, and others.
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Four deals across Singapore, Japan, and South Korea highlight active Asia Pacific hotel investment, including YTL/BlackRock's SGD330M Singapore acquisition and a JPY5.5B Okinawa resort purchase.
#Singapore#Japan#Hotels & StaysThe Universal Commerce Protocol's lodging draft, adopted by Google for AI Mode hotel booking, has no fields for travel agencies, commissions, or group business terms like attrition and room blocks.
#Hotels & StaysTrustYou launches Ask TrustYou, an AI conversational analytics tool replacing traditional dashboards, included on all hotel plans from Lite to Enterprise starting today.
#Hotels & StaysResearch with Talker finds 32% of travelers have used AI to book a hotel, but inaccurate content and booking friction remain costly, with unmet expectations costing travelers nearly $1,900 on average.
#Hotels & StaysUnifocus Claira: Workforce Management Redefined Unifocus Claira brings labor and operations together in one true platform, not a patchwork of tools. Built for select-service hotels and powered by AI, it helps teams see what…
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Plus, Choice Hotels launched a new points-sharing feature, allowing loyalty members to share points “seamlessly and for free.”
#Puerto Rico#Accor#Hotels & StaysArticle examines whether AI tools can meaningfully improve paid advertising performance for hotels.
#Hotels & StaysFrom Room Service to Heavy Lifting. Meet Your New Coworkers. Meet Milo Mate and Milo Prime. One handles room service and guest deliveries, the other moves heavy carts and supplies. Configurable cabinets, shelving and accessories…
#Hotels & StaysLeonardo Hotels Central Europe restructures its development team to manage 28 new hotels in 2026 and ~20 acquisitions in 2027, backed by an 800M-1B euro investment partnership.
#Hotels & StaysThese new or renovated getaways offer opportunities to bask in the season’s pastoral and cultural delights in comfort.
#Hotels & StaysGenerator acquires Novotel London Greenwich and signs a management deal to convert a Paris office building, as part of plans to double its global portfolio by 2031 under new CEO Xavier Mufraggi.
#United Kingdom#France#LondonSAS EuroBonus appears to be significantly expanding its status match offer, this time for elite members of most Star Alliance, Oneworld, and other significant airlines. Elite members of these airlines can match their tier to…
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Concord Hospitality adds 12+ hotels and restaurants to its management portfolio, including properties in Washington D.C., New Jersey, and North Carolina under Hilton, Marriott, and independent flags.
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Zimbabwe Follows South Africa and More Countries in Airbnb Registrations and Investment Bans to Purge Hyper-Tourism Discover how global Airbnb registrations and investment bans to purge hyper-tourism are reshaping travel.
Hilton and Kalyani Group signed two 300-room hotels near Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, due to open in 2030 with 72,000 sq ft of MICE space.
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Coury Hospitality has added THE RIVVY in Chicago and Marriott Tacoma Downtown to its national management portfolio following appointments by ACORE Capital. The article Coury Hospitality adds THE RIVVY and Marriott Tacoma Downtown…
Japan seeks tightening of discipline of troops stationed in the country
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