Victory Cruise Lines Adds 3 Southeast Coast Voyages in 2027

Victory Cruise Lines is heading south in 2027, offering three new roundtrip voyages from Jacksonville, Florida in March, October and November. The spring and fall sailings will pair Southern cities, coastal Florida an…

How Grand Ji Hotel Is Building a Distinctly Chinese Premium Brand

Grand Ji Hotel, the new premium hotel brand from H World Group, brings a distinctly Chinese design philosophy and aesthetic to the guest experience, shaped by ideas around privacy, calm, and hospitality. Behind it are…

The Hoxton and Lacoste launch in-room fashion collection

The Hoxton is turning room service into a retail channel with a limited Lacoste fashion collection that guests can only buy after checking in The post The Hoxton and Lacoste launch in-room fashion collection appeared…

Azamara Relaunches Experience More Packages with New Inclusions

Azamara Cruises has announced the relaunch of its “Experience More (ExMo) Packages,” introducing refreshed inclusions and a new three-tier structure designed to give guests greater value and flexibility across Wi-…

Hilton Has Luxury ‘Coming Out of Its Ears’ in Saudi Arabia. Now It Wants the Middle Market.

Saudi Arabia’s luxury hotel boom is mostly built. Hilton’s bet on what comes next is mid-market brands and franchises — and it has Turkey as proof the playbook works.

Aroya Concludes Mediterranean Games 2026 Charter in Taranto

Aroya Cruises has completed its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy. Serving as part of the Games’ Mediterranean Village, the Aroya hosted over 4,000 competing athletes from 26 nations.

Scenic’s Muskat Hosts President’s Cruise on Emerald Lumi

Scenic Group has announced its 2027 President’s Cruise, an exclusive eight-day sailing through France hosted by Ken Muskat, president, USA and LATAM, Scenic Group. Departing August 14, 2027, the edition of “Sensat…

Sleeper 128 Out Now: Enjoy Your Stay!

Welcome to the new issue of Sleeper, the leading magazine for hospitality experience and design. In issue 128, the founder of […] The post Sleeper 128 Out Now: Enjoy Your Stay!

High occupancy but low profit? What your hotel’s high season numbers are really telling you

Independent hoteliers are urged to look beyond occupancy rates during peak season and examine profitability by channel, room type, rate plan, and cost structure.

The Zetter makes European debut with Amsterdam signing

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Netherlands: Boutique hotel group The Zetter Collection will expand beyond the UK for the first time with the opening of The Zetter 717 Amsterdam in early 2027. The post The Zetter makes Eu…