“I didn’t know you could own a hotel” is a common response to the idea of hotel ownership. For many, it seems like an unattainable goal, reserved for the lucky or well-connected. Yet, for those willing to navigate the industry or carve...
Hard Rock International casinos, hotels and cafes worldwide celebrated Earth Hour 2025 on Saturday, March 22. Earth Hour is a global movement created by World Wildlife Fund that encourages countries, businesses, individuals and iconic...
Generation Z is making headlines as it replaces millennials as the youngest generation in the workforce and introduces its own perspectives and approaches to work life. According to the United States Department of Labor, Gen Z accounts...
Lindner Hotels has provided an update on its restructuring progress following its filing for insolvency in December 2024. The company remains committed to completing the process with a proposed insolvency plan by mid-2025, as it...
UN Tourism and the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of Lithuania have agreed on a shared vision for tourism development in the country for the period 2025–2027. In addition to accelerating digital transformation, innovation and...
Deeping its commitment to India, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced plans to expand its presence in the country by launching its luxury and upper midscale brands in key...
The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. As hotels grapple with rising operational costs and intensified competition from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), the need to strengthen direct booking channels has never been more pressing....
There have been a lot headlines that traditional search is dead due to the rise of AI Search via the generative AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc. Some experts herald the end of Google’s monopoly on search and claim that...
In a landscape as ultra-competitive as the hotel industry – one in which dynamic pricing rules and customers vote with their feet, often basing their decisions on price and perceived value for money – revenue managers’ decision-making...
Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider, has expanded its partnership with Canary Technologies, the hospitality industry’s leading guest experience platform. The new agreement will integrate Amadeus’ best-in-class service...
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has signed an MOU with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) to create a structured pathway for future hospitality leaders. This collaboration establishes a specialised Postgraduate Programme (PGP)...
The hospitality industry, like much of the global economy, is facing an uncertain road ahead. From fluctuating tariffs and inflation to wavering consumer confidence and international travel slowdowns, macroeconomic forces are pressuring...
In the battle for direct bookings, hotels face intense competition from OTAs’ marketing power in the online space. In 2024, the four largest players—Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Trip.com Group—spent $17.8 billion on sales...
Travelodge Group has seen positive financial results for the year 2024, with a slight increase in revenue. The group continues to focus on expanding its presence in the UK and Spain through new acquisitions and hotel openings,...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For,” an annual list of U.S. companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to Fortune and global research and consulting firm,...
MCLEAN, Va. – Today, Hilton has been named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune for the second consecutive year. The ranking represents a significant milestone for Hilton, marking its 10th...
Today, The Football Association and Hilton announce a three-year partnership, with Hilton becoming Official Hotel Partner of the England football teams. This includes Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park and will see Hilton support the...
Customer Alliance today released its 2025 report: The ROI of Guest Review Management for Short-Term Rentals, revealing that 83% of surveyed guests would be willing to pay more for properties with a higher number of positive reviews...
Are you a hotel manager contemplating your next career move? Or, are you hotel management graduate, exploring the progression opportunities in your field? You’re in the right place. The hospitality industry offers diverse career pathways...
Let’s face it: the standard hotel Instagram post has become all too familiar. A perfectly fluffed bed. A sun-drenched suite. A caption reading something like, Your dream escape awaits. Book now. Sure, the photo might be beautiful. The...
If you’ve watched hotel sponsorships lately you may have noticed: the name they are advertising aren’t the company or hotel brands. Instead of Marriott or Accor, it’s Bonvoy or All. These loyalty programs are becoming the central...
In a joint effort to promote sustainable development and cultural diversity, UN Tourism and CAF – Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, have launched the Indigenous Tourism Challenge – Latin America and the Caribbean....
Ever been stuck in a long airport restroom queue, staring at an occupancy screen, wondering why one side is packed and the other is empty? Now, if you’re like me, you probably saw this and thought… This could be optimized!
The theme of this year’s IHIF event was ‘own the moment’ and the mood of the gathering was of a sector whose moment has come, but was at risk of being destabilised by the current geopolitical environment.
It also added to its Premium category with the new Premium Cuba trip, which takes travelers on a roundtrip tour from Havana, visiting Vinales, Cinefuegos and Trinidad along the way.
In an often light-hearted address the exec with Sandals' sales and marketing arm thanked travel advisors for "believing in us as an organization and trusting us as a brand."
The resort's Pro Shop and Fitness Centre suffered damage in the Oct. 31 blaze, but no one was hurt, and guestrooms, restaurants, pools and beach areas remain open.
The company said Cancun, a "go-to market" during the pandemic, has returned to "more regular seasonal patterns" -- although Hyatt cited tremendously strong demand heading into the holidays.
The 3,571-passenger Norwegian Aqua will debut in April 2025 with seven-day Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral and a number of new onboard experiences.
I spoke with Juan Jose Cuevas, executive chef at San Juan's Condado Vanderbilt hotel, who is considered a leader in local sourcing and the farm-to-table movement on the island.
The seven-night Immersive Serenity package includes spa, movement and mindfulness activities and incorporates the island's sulphur springs and waterfalls.
Fort Mountain View and Fort Ocean View rooms have been added in the historical section of the Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort, in the capital city of Roseau.
Sandals executive chairman Adam Stewart calls the transformed Jamaica resort "Sandals 2.0," fueled by the imagination and innovation of his late father, Butch.
Bonus commissions for booking the company's new Private & Bespoke Collections products and a contest to win a $5,000 Island Routes experience are being offered to agents.
When Four Seasons Resort Dominican Republic at Tropicalia opens in 2026, it will be only one milestone in what owner Adriana Cisneros envisions will take another 40 years to complete.
Officials in the Dominican Republic have announced the creation of a rail line that will connect Punta Cana with the capital city of Santo Domingo and other points in the country.