All-Inclusive Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort Expected to Open in December

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that the all-inclusive Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort is expected to open in December, marking the brand's continued investment in upscale leisure properties in Mexico's prominent t…

California resort to convert under JW Marriott brand

Marriott continues its luxury portfolio growth with The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point, a JW Marriott Resort, which will debut following a multimillion-dollar renovation.

International Luxury Hotel Association Adds Sessions to INSPIRE 2026 Agenda

Evermore Hospitality's Elizabeth Mullins and IHG's Phil Keb to explore culture, purpose and relational wellness in luxury hospitality, as Nobu Hospitality, Microsoft and Honeywell lead a session on AI's real return on…

Hapi and Upgrade Partner to Help Hotels Deploy Modern Payment Options at Scale with Flex Pay

Hapi and Upgrade have partnered to offer Flex Pay, enabling hotels to implement scalable, modern payment options that support flexible guest payments and improve operational efficiency.

69th MedCruise General Assembly Held in Las Palmas

MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, held its 69th General Assembly on September 15 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Members gathered for a session focused on the Association’s ongoing work, gover…

Hijau Coffee Brings the Flavors of Indonesia to San Jose

Serene Southeast Asian island vibes are rippling into Silicon Valley this month with the opening of Hijau Coffee, a new specialty coffee shop in San Jose, California, devoted to the...

Secondhand Report: Seven Cruise Ships Were Retired in 2025

Data from Cruise Industry News’ 2026 Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report shows that seven cruise ships were withdrawn from service in 2025. The number represents a significant increase compared to the previous year…

Metaglas Reshapes the River Cruise View

For most of shipbuilding history, a window on a vessel just meant a small porthole. These were originally cut into hulls to hold cannons, then were sealed over and repurposed once the naval guns gave way to passenger…

Skift Global Forum Preview: Certares’ Greg O’Hara on Why He’s Betting €300 Million on Trains

O'Hara put a number on his train bet, €300 million, and a theory: whoever has the trains gets through the tunnel first.

Stayntouch Earns Hotel Tech Report’s Highest Level of Global Customer Support Certification

Stayntouch achieved a perfect 34/34 score for Level 4 Global Customer Support Certification from Hotel Tech Report, covering 24/7 multilingual support, onboarding, and NPS tracking.