• Hotel Industry News Today – April 9, 2026 | Hotel News Resource
    Thursday, April 9, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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 Is Positioned to Become One of the World’s Largest Hotel Markets
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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...
  • Martyn’s Law Introduces New Security Requirements for Hotels Across the UK
    Monday, April 13, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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-Japan flights and tourism demand plunge amid tensions
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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 Among Greece’s Most Sustainable Companies for Second Year
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from GTP Headlines
    Metaxa Hospitality Group is named among Greece’s most sustainable companies for 2026, marking its second consecutive year on the ESG-focused list.... Source
  • Sonnenblick-Eichner Company Arranges Loan to Refinance Cedarbrook Lodge
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from Lodging
    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...
  • Tambourine Reimagines Nevis for a New Era of Luxury Travel, Honored with 2025 Adrian Award
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - Caribbean
    Tambourine's Nevis rebrand drove mobile engagement up 84%, hotel leads up 75%, and restaurant leads up 2,281%.
  • India Leads Asia in Spiritual Travel Plans for 2026
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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.
  • ATTA Strengthens Asia Focus with ITB China Presence and Industry Partners
    Monday, April 6, 2026 from Adventure Travel News
    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...
  • Bahia Principe Resorts Join World of Hyatt: Now Earn Points at More Than 20 Resorts
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from Travel World News Online
    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 &...
  • Strong winds, cold air bring sandstorms to northern China
    Monday, April 20, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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...
  • Whitbread Grows in Limerick
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - Europe
    The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square's urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
  • Experience Is Replacing Consumption As the Key Driver of Hotel Demand
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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 … Hugs From Old Mommas
    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from GlobalGaz
    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...
  • Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Aims to Transform Songkran Festival into a Global Tourism Phenomenon in 2026, Celebrating their Culture and Family Values
    Monday, April 13, 2026 from Travelandtourworld.com
    Read full article: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/thailands-prime-minister-anutin-charnvirakul-aims-to-transform-songkran-festival-into-a-global-tourism-phenomenon-in-2026-celebrating-their-culture-and-family-values/...
  • FIFA World Cup Demand Signals Are Strong—But Conversion Remains Uncertain
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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.
  • China adds 2 new UNESCO global geoparks
    Monday, April 20, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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...
  • €300 Million Fund Targets Southern Europe Hotels As Investors Shift to Value-Add Strategy
    Thursday, April 9, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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.
  • Hotel Industry News Today – April 10, 2026 | Hotel News Resource
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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...
  • Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District Opens
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from Lodging
    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 Sells Four Hotels, Agrees to Sell Two More
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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...
  • Mentoring The Next-Gen Hospitality Superstars
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - USA & Canada
    A hospitality veteran reflects on his early career at Marriott Griffin Gate, emphasizing the importance of developing raw talent rather than dismissing inexperienced workers.
  • G Adventures Marks First ‘Jane Goodall Day’ With Trip Collection
    Monday, April 6, 2026 from Adventure Travel News
    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 Launches April Bonus Commission and Best Price Guarantee
    Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from Travel World News Online
    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,...
  • Extended Stay America Opens New Select Suites Hotel in Longview, Texas
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from Lodging
    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...
  • 15ο συνέδριο HAPCO & DES: Στρατηγικός διάλογος για το μέλλον του Meetings Industry
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from GTP Headlines
    Το 15ο Συνέδριο HAPCO & DES επιστρέφει, δίνοντας έμφαση στη στρατηγική και τη βιωσιμότητα του κλάδου των συνεδρίων, εκθέσεων και εταιρικών εκδηλώσεων.... Source
  • Greece Calls for EU Action as Middle East Crisis Disrupts Transport Sector
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from GTP Headlines
    Greece calls for coordinated EU action as the Middle East crisis drives up fuel costs and disrupts transport, supply chains and connectivity.... Source
  • MTR seeks $1.9b in public Hong Kong dollar bond sale
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    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...
  • Sea turtle hatching at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru for the first time in more than a decade
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - Asia Pacific
    Olive Ridley turtle eggs laid in January hatched after nearly a decade absence, highlighting the resort's 20-year Marine Lab conservation program.
  • Kering takes minority stake in major Chinese fashion group
    Monday, April 20, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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...
  • OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Partners With NMG Network to Launch Journey TV and OUTRIGGER Journey
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from Lodging
    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...
  • ATTA Drives Strong Engagement and Membership Momentum at ITB Berlin 2026
    Friday, April 3, 2026 from Adventure Travel News
    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...
  • Five Antiquities Return to Greece from the United States
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from GTP Headlines
    Five ancient Greek artifacts have been returned from the United States, marking another step in Greece’s ongoing repatriation efforts.... Source
  • Athens–Shanghai Connection Grows in 2026 with More Flights and Better Connectivity for Travelers
    Monday, April 13, 2026 from Travelandtourworld.com
    Read full article: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/athens-shanghai-connection-grows-in-2026-with-more-flights-and-better-connectivity-for-travelers/ Athens–Shanghai Connection Grows in 2026 with More Flights and Better...
  • Syria’s Ministry of Tourism Announces $300M Damascus Mega-Development Project to Boost Tourism
    Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from Travel World News Online
    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...
  • HVMG Highlights Growth of Elevate Renovations + Development
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from Lodging
    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...
  • Cruise Tourism Generates $98.5 Billion in Global GDP, WTTC Report Shows
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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.
  • China's civil aviation passenger trips rise 12.1 pct in March
    Thursday, April 23, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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...
  • Drone light show staged in Guiyang
    Sunday, April 19, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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...
  • U.S. Hospitality Shows Cautious Readiness Ahead of 2026 World Cup
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - USA & Canada
    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.
  • Russian tourists flock to Heihe's bustling morning market
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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...
  • Staypineapple Shares Updates on Its Progress in Sustainable Practices
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from Lodging
    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 Expands National Footprint with Four New Design-Forward Hotels Debuting Summer 2026
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - USA & Canada
    Blue Flag Capital will double its portfolio with four design-focused properties opening summer 2026 across Jackson Hole, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Greenport.
  • Ntina Cooper Named Senior Vice President of Operations at U.S. Travel Association
    Friday, April 10, 2026 from Hotel News Resource
    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 Named Best for Historical Attractions for Fifth Year at Global Traveler Awards
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from GTP Headlines
    Greece ranks first for historical attractions for the fifth year at Global Traveler Awards 2026, with Santorini again named best island in Europe.... Source
  • Chinese mainland tourist arrivals to Japan plunge over 50% in March
    Sunday, April 19, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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.  ...
  • China-Europe Railway Express freight volume up 22 pct in Q1
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from China Travel & Tourism News
    (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,...
  • Backroads Joins USTOA, Expanding Cross-Sector Industry Influence
    Thursday, April 16, 2026 from Adventure Travel News
    Terry Dale, president and CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) announced today that
  • Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hospitality Net Industry News - USA & Canada
    Dreamscape takes over the 153-room riverfront property in downtown Bradenton effective March 24, expanding its Marriott portfolio.
  • Ibex Expeditions Launches #AntarcticaMatters Campaign to Advocate for Long-Term Protection of the Continent
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from Adventure Travel News
    Ibex Expeditions Private Ltd., launched a global advocacy campaign #AntarcticaMatters. This was initially conceived in 2017 on the Ibex Expeditions maiden...
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