Hotel Gyms or Wellness Hubs? Reframing Fitness as a Hospitality Asset

The article outlines why traditional hotel gyms fall short for today's health-conscious guests and details how wellness hubs, with multi-zone design and diversified revenue models, can unlock higher ancillary income a…

Monica Berg and Alex Kratena offer Tayer + Elementary reopening update

The owners of Tayēr + Elementary, Monica Berg and Alex Kratena, have revealed that their Old Street bar will not reopen this year after it was forced into closure by a fire in their building.

Unlocking Longevity: When the Key Card is an Invitation to Move

The piece argues hotels can foster longevity through self-initiated movement by repurposing the key card as a symbolic invitation to explore destinations on foot, by bike, or on the slopes.

U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August

The U.S. travel industry expected a banner summer for visitor numbers.

Ultra-Low-Cost Airlines Renew Push for Tax Break to Offset Soaring Jet Fuel Costs

Rising fuel prices are once again becoming a concern for the airline industry. Some airline executives have said to expect more capacity cuts and higher airfares.

Don’t Discount Loyalty: Bookings From Program Members Are the Fastest-Growing Channel

Every summer, hotels lean harder into loyalty, with free-night offers, bonus point promotions, and member-only rates filling inboxes from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The data now backs up the instinct behind that…

Artotel Group Supports the Development of Sports Tourism Assets in West Java, Indonesia

Artotel Group CEO backed plans to convert four West Java sports complexes into integrated sport tourism and wellness destinations, speaking at Indonesia Sports Summit 2026.

Ofland Smoky Mountains Breaks Ground

TOWNSEND, Tennessee—Ofland Hotels broke ground on its second property, Ofland Smoky Mountains, in Townsend, Tennessee. The expansion into Tennessee marks a milestone for the company, following its flagship property,…

How Indigenous Restaurants Build Their Drink Menus

Chefs contend with the history of industrialized alcohol—and the misconceptions and stigma around it—while designing their bar programs.

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton Completes Renovation

MYSTIC GROTON, Connecticut—Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton debuted a refreshed guest experience, introducing renovated suites, updated gathering spaces, and contemporary amenities inspired by Connecticut’s…