Today’s coverage points to a hotel sector balancing stronger travel demand with tighter consumer budgets and mounting cost pressures: U.S. households are expected to spend more on leisure trips, but value-driven destination choices and...
India’s hotel sector is entering a new phase of expansion, with rapid development, rising domestic demand, and increasing global brand investment, positioning the country as one of the most important growth markets in the global...
The United Kingdom’s Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, is set to introduce new security and risk management requirements for hotels, with implementation expected to reshape operations across the sector...
(China Daily) The sharp contraction in air traffic between China and Japan is extending into April after thousands of flights were canceled during the peak cherry blossom season in March, highlighting the strained relations weighing...
Metaxa Hospitality Group is named among Greece’s most sustainable companies for 2026, marking its second consecutive year on the ESG-focused list.... Source
LOS ANGELES, California—Sonnenblick-Eichner Company announced that it has arranged $24 million in first mortgage debt to refinance the Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington. The non-recourse floating-rate, interim five-year loan was...
Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report indicates that Indian travelers are the most likely in Asia to plan spiritually motivated trips in 2026, with 19% expressing such intentions.
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is stepping up its engagement in Asia, building on a growing track record of in-region activity. Recent examples include...
World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points at participating Bahia Principe properties. The collection joining the program totals approximately 12,000 rooms across more than 20 Bahia Principe Hotels &...
(China Daily) Strong winds and cooling temperatures are forecast to bring dust and sand to northern China, with the National Meteorological Center renewing a blue alert for sandstorms on Monday, the lowest level of the four-tier...
The hotel industry is undergoing a transformation as guest demand shifts from traditional consumption-based services to more immersive, experience-oriented offerings, altering how hotels cater to their clientele.
Sherri Donovan has been to 187 countries Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sherri Donovan, a well-known member of the community. I was taken aback when Sherri shared her solo...
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Despite a surge in interest for accommodations during the FIFA World Cup, the hospitality industry faces uncertainty in converting this demand into actual reservations and stays.
(Xinhua) Two sites in China have been officially designated as UNESCO Global Geoparks, bringing the country's total to 51, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Wednesday. The decision was adopted at...
Institutional capital is returning to Southern Europe’s hotel sector, with a new €300 million investment vehicle targeting acquisitions and repositioning opportunities across Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Today’s coverage points to a hotel sector being reshaped by scale, shifting demand patterns and selective capital moves, from Europe’s expanding budget segment and portfolio sales in the U.S. to rapid development potential in India. At...
SAVANNAH, Georgia—Noble Investment Group announced the opening of Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, a wellness-focused lifestyle hotel with 148 rooms and suites. The property marks Tempo by Hilton’s debut in Georgia....
Ashford Hospitality Trust has closed on the sale of four hotels and entered into definitive agreements to sell two additional hotels, with the transactions totaling $252.5 million in gross proceeds for the completed sales and pending...
A hospitality veteran reflects on his early career at Marriott Griffin Gate, emphasizing the importance of developing raw talent rather than dismissing inexperienced workers.
On April 3, 2026, Dr. Jane Goodall would have celebrated her 92nd birthday. In honor of the late scientist and conservationist, G Adventures has officially...
Resort for a Day, the largest provider of resort day passes for cruise travelers, is elevating its travel advisor incentive program with a limited-time 25 percent bonus commission on all resort day pass bookings made April 1–30, 2026,...
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Select Suites—Longview, expanding the brand’s footprint in East Texas. This is the latest development in Extended Stay America Select...
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Greece calls for coordinated EU action as the Middle East crisis drives up fuel costs and disrupts transport, supply chains and connectivity.... Source
MTR Corp Ltd began marketing its first-ever Hong Kong dollar public bond offering on Tuesday, adding to an uptick of borrowing in the local currency debt market. The Hong Kong government majority-owned public transport...
(China Daily) Kering has announced it is acquiring a minority stake in ICCF Group, the parent of Shanghai-based fashion label Icicle, as the French luxury fashion group steps up efforts to tap into China's evolving high-end...
HONOLULU, Hawaii—NMG Network announced the launch of Journey TV and OUTRIGGER Journey, a new custom multi-media experience created exclusively for guests of OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels. The combined Journey media program arrives to...
Following a week where adventure travel and responsible tourism took center stage at ITB Berlin 2026, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) saw that momentum...
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Syria’s Ministry of Tourism has partnered with Ezdihar Holding to develop “The Beaumont”, the country’s first fully integrated residential, commercial, and leisure project. Covering 77,000 square meters with an estimated investment of...
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) detailed the continued growth of Elevate Renovations + Development, its third-party project management and asset lifecycle services platform for hotel owners. Elevate recently...
According to a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the cruise tourism sector has injected a substantial $98.5 billion into the global GDP.
(Xinhua) China's civil aviation sector handled 66.63 million passenger trips in March, up 12.1 percent year on year, the country's civil aviation authority said on Monday. Data released by the Civil Aviation...
(Xinhua) People watch a drone light show at Guanshanhu District in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 14, 2026. People watch a drone light show at Guanshanhu District in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou...
OysterLink research shows 2026 World Cup demand softer than expected, with only 1.7% RevPAR uplift forecast and some hotels seeing just 15% uptake on FIFA room blocks.
(China Daily) As temperatures gradually rise in early spring days in Northeast China, the famous international outdoor morning market in Aihui district of Heihe, Heilongjiang province, is bustling once again, with the lively...
KIRKLAND, Washington—In recognition of Earth Day, Staypineapple announced a series of sustainability achievements and initiatives that reflect the brand’s commitment to eco-friendly hospitality. In early April, Staypineapple...
Blue Flag Capital will double its portfolio with four design-focused properties opening summer 2026 across Jackson Hole, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Greenport.
The U.S. Travel Association has announced a change in its executive team, with Ntina Cooper stepping into the role of Senior Vice President of Operations.
Greece ranks first for historical attractions for the fifth year at Global Traveler Awards 2026, with Santorini again named best island in Europe.... Source
(Xinhua) The number of visitors to Japan from the Chinese mainland plunged 55.9 percent year-on-year in March to 291,600, marking a continued downward trend that is weighing on multiple sectors of the Japanese economy. ...
(Xinhua) The China-Europe Railway Express handled a total of 5,460 train trips in the first quarter of 2026, with the goods transported reaching 546,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 29 percent and 22 percent year on year,...
Ibex Expeditions Private Ltd., launched a global advocacy campaign #AntarcticaMatters. This was initially conceived in 2017 on the Ibex Expeditions maiden...