Category: News

September 12, 2023

The Culinary Union has not set a strike deadline, as it continues to negotiate in good faith with hotel operators in Las Vegas, according to a release obtained by Hotel Dive. The Culinary and Bartenders Unions are proposing new contract […]

September 11, 2023

Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering differentiated lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National […]

September 8, 2023

AWU files suit against Snøhetta for unfair labor practices Labor organizer Architectural Workers United (AWU), a subdivision of the Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against Snøhetta. The suit claims that the architecture […]

August 31, 2023

There’s no shortage of debate when discussing U.S. hotel performance or the country’s economic prospects headed into the final months of 2023. One portion of those discussions not requiring debate, however, is the massive lift provided by Taylor Swift’s The […]

August 30, 2023

Travel influencer Michael Motamedi has been traveling the world with his wife and 2-year-old daughter using the free AI travel assistant GuideGeek to make every decision since June. The trip, initially planned for six months, is off to such a […]

August 15, 2023

When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. something magic happens. A collective of facilitated table discussions sponsored by Maritz and labeled as Provocateur Circles provided a safe and comfortable arena to conduct open […]

August 4, 2023

A floating restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience, research finds a link between quartz manufacturing and lung disease, and a deep dive into signature hotel scents. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Ever hear of expedition […]

July 18, 2023

Sofitel Adelaide Hotel Acquired For AUD154 Million Australia-based, hospitality fund manager, Salter Brothers have acquired the Sofitel Adelaide hotel from the hotel’s developers, Australia-based Palumbo Family, for AUD154 million (AUD613,545 per key). Located within the CBD at 108 Currie Street, […]

July 17, 2023

Global occupancy (excluding the U.S) at 70.9% clipped the post-pandemic high of 70.8% recorded three weeks ago. That measure was up 6.1ppts YoY with ADR rising 13.2% YoY to US$158. As a result, RevPAR continued to see strong year-over-year growth […]

June 27, 2023

Northstar Travel Group announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry. The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, supported by Singapore Tourism Board, will take place from 17-18 April 2024 at Sands Expo and […]

June 12, 2023

Southeast Asia Portfolio Transacted For USD106.1 Million Three Southeast Asia properties, namely – Pullman Jakarta Central Park, ibis Saigon South, and Capri by Fraser (Ho Chi Minh) were sold. The transaction amounted to USD106.1 million and is the first hotel […]

June 8, 2023

Wellness and health tourism stands ready to offer significant benefits for destinations worldwide – but will need coordination, investments and a skilled workforce to fully deliver on its potential. That was the key takeaway message as leaders from the public […]

June 1, 2023

Booking.com’s LGBTQ+ travel research spotlights the steady progress, and the recent setbacks, for these communities when it comes to travel. For example: With a background of polarising political decisions in the past 12 months, personal safety has never been more […]

May 26, 2023

Photoshop integrates artificial intelligence, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts may have a buyer, and the countdown is on to the HD Awards! All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Due to factors like deforestation, pollution, and climate change, […]

May 12, 2023

The White House pens regulations to back frustrated flyers, a large-scale ocean restoration project for Dubai, and five trends from Milan Design Week. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. An out-of-this-world item for your dining bucket […]

May 5, 2023

Hyatt acquires hotel booking service Mr & Mrs Smith, tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton quits Google, and the hospitality design industry convenes at HD Expo in Las Vegas. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. ICYMI: Highlights from […]

April 21, 2023

In celebration of Earth Day tomorrow, we are taking a moment to acknowledge some environmentally friendly projects and products that help make the world a better place now and in the future. These 11 new eco-minded products caught the attention […]

April 18, 2023

Yum Brands has exited the Russian market with the completion of the sale of its KFC business to Smart Service Ltd., a local operator led by Konstantin Yurievich Kotov and Audrey Eduardovich Oskolkov, the company said Monday. Both U.S. and […]

April 11, 2023

With experience spanning across almost two decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Kandalaft brings creativity, innovation and a drive for excellence to as the new Regional Vice President and General Manager. His enthusiastic international flair is certain to elevate both […]

April 3, 2023

MGH today released the results of a recent national survey of U.S. TikTok users that explores how the social media platform drives tourism discovery and action. The survey shows that TikTok – with its recently announced 150 million users in […]