Turo Wants to Bring Rental Cars Into the Hotel Booking Flow
Turo already delivers cars to travelers. Now it wants hotels, vacation rentals, and travel platforms to help sell them.
HotelData.com H1 2026 Labor Report Shows Improved Productivity as Demand and Wages Rose
Based on ~5,000 U.S. hotels, HPOR fell 3.1% (Full Service) and 3.5% (Select Service) in H1 2026 year over year, helping drive GOP margins up 3.6 points despite rising wages.
LivSmart Studios by Hilton Opens in West Valley City
LivSmart Studios by Hilton Salt Lake City West Valley City has opened as the brand’s first property in Utah and its sixth property worldwide.
Cambridge House, Auberge Collection, to Open February 2027 in London
Auberge Resorts Collection will open Cambridge House, a new luxury hotel in London, in February 2027, signaling continued expansion of international upscale brands in the city's competitive hospitality sector.
Windstar Adds 3 New Destination Discovery Events in 2027
Windstar Cruises is adding three complimentary Destination Discovery Events to its sailings in early 2027. These immersive experiences ashore, open to all guests on eligible voyages, are part of a broader expansion in…
Banyan Group Announces Acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, Adding 26 Hotels, Lodges, and Reserves Across Seven African Countries
Banyan Group acquires a majority stake in Africa-focused Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across 7 countries and expanding its global portfolio to nearly 130 hotels.
Radisson Hotel Group and (GDS) Global Destination Sustainability-Movement Launch Roadmap to Help Close the Sustainability Action Gap
Radisson Hotel Group and the Global Destination Sustainability-Movement have jointly launched a sustainability roadmap designed to guide hotels in implementing concrete actions to address the industry's sustainability…
Mitsui Ocean Sakura Officially Named
Mitsui Ocean Cruises has celebrated the naming of the Mitsui Ocean Sakura, hosting a traditional ceremony in Yokohama on September 16 at the Yokohama Hammerhead cruise terminal. The event was held ahead of the ship’…
What is Inclusive Wellness?
What is Inclusive Wellness? The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.
Construction Begins on $116M Senoa Resort & Spa in Sedona
R.D. Olson Construction has broken ground on the $116 million, 70-key Senoa Resort & Spa on 11.5 acres in Sedona, Arizona, with an opening slated for late 2028.