Tag: featured

September 27, 2023

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced the launch of Four Points Express by Sheraton, designed for the midscale segment. This new brand is a response to growing consumer demand for reliable yet affordable accommodation in Europe, the Middle East […]

September 26, 2023

The art-focused Hotel Downstreet has opened in North Adams, Massachusetts, a historic cultural destination known for its creative community. Home to the U.S.’ largest contemporary art museum, MASS MoCA, the quaint town is a hub for modern galleries and music […]

September 26, 2023

Japanese REIT, Nippon Accommodations Fund Inc. (NAF) have agreed to purchase a portfolio of three hotels for a sum of JPY 3.1 billion, with the purchased properties in Nishi-Akashi, Matsuyama, and Naha, Japan. A total of 331 Rooms were acquired […]

September 25, 2023

AC Hotels by Marriott makes its debut in Croatia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split, nestled on the uppermost floors of the Westgate Tower with sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea and Split’s cityscape. Designed by architect […]

September 25, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), today shed light on the substantial resurgence of China’s Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research, China’s Travel & Tourism sector is predicted to contribute $1.48TN to the national […]

September 20, 2023

ForwardKeys, a travel data and analytics firm, has recently released the latest Chinese outbound travel trends regarding Golden Week, ahead of the webinar with Dragon Trail International on September 26. As of September 6, bookings for upcoming Golden Week travel […]

September 19, 2023

The Las Vegas Strip will sparkle even brighter come December when the long-anticipated Fontainebleau Las Vegas finally makes its debut. Located next to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the mammoth project—which has been in the works for 16 years and […]

September 19, 2023

ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm has identified five major travel trends in global air travel this summer. These have been revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin markets compared to last year and to pre-pandemic levels […]

September 18, 2023

Newly opened in Mexico City’s Colonia Roma Norte neighborhood, Colima 71 offers a new hotel experience inspired by the creative spirit of the area. Designed by architectural practice T.A.X., led by Alberto Kalach, Colima 71 exemplifies the locally based firm’s […]

September 18, 2023

Running a hotel isn’t just about offering a comfortable stay. Behind the impeccable service and finely made beds, lies a strategic world driven by the goal of increasing bookings and offering top-tier services. The challenge? Balancing memorable guest experiences while […]

September 14, 2023

To lead people and organizations successfully in the coming years, leaders need to have a clear understanding of these trends and how to implement them while considering the specific needs of their organizations and the context of their market. In […]

September 14, 2023

Continuing seasonal patterns, U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 9 September. 3-9 September 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022): Occupancy: 60.3% (-1.9%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$150.66 (+1.8%) […]

September 13, 2023

Arlo Hotels announced the official grand opening of Arlo Williamsburg. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the property is Arlo Hotels’ fourth property in New York, joining Manhattan locations Arlo SoHo, Arlo NoMad and Arlo Midtown. The property is owned […]

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 12, 2023

The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam opened last month in the city’s trendy Eastern Docklands district. The new hotel marks the second collaboration between AIME Studios—Ennismore’s in-house creative team—and local interior design practice Nicemakers. Located in a 1921 landmark originally commissioned by […]

September 7, 2023

In her native South Korea, Ellia Park’s childhood was brightened by the feasts prepared by her mother and grandmother, which were “marked by freshly cooked rice and carefully made guk and banchan, alongside a protein such as just-grilled fish,” she […]

September 7, 2023

Through an expanded agreement with Tesla, Hilton announced that, beginning in early 2024, up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors are slated to be installed at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, making Hilton’s planned EV charging network […]

September 6, 2023

Boutique hospitality company Songtsam has launched its first low-carbon destination, the Songtsam Linka Retreat Lake Basong Tso in Nyingchi, China. Songtsam joined forces with Siemens Energy last year to jointly promote green and low-carbon circular development in rural areas. As […]

September 5, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position in Türkiye reaching approximately 105 open and operating hotels and a development pipeline of approximately 20 additional properties. The latest openings are part of Wyndham’s continued expansion plan in Türkiye, where the […]

August 30, 2023

Travel websites are among the worst offenders when it comes to accessibility, a new report finds. Audioeye’s first ever Digital Accessibility Index revealed recurring issues across travel websites, including seemingly simple fixes such as hotel photos missing alternative description. The […]