Hotel Sale and Leaseback: Is It Worth the Trade-Off?
An analysis of the hotel sale leaseback model examining structural trade-offs, governance requirements, legal risks, and return structures for developers, operators, and unit owners.
What a discount tells you about a villa
A strategic read on villa discounting, arguing that repeated rate reductions signal positioning or presentation gaps rather than price problems, and erode long-term rate integrity.
Major US summer sporting events projected to drive more than $537M in visitor spending, Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds
Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds 18 major US summer sports events projected to draw 4M+ attendees, with $259M in accommodation spend and bookings averaging 62 days in advance.
IDS Next Celebrates Over 25 Years of Partnership with ITC Hotels
IDS Next marks 25+ years powering ITC Hotels' operations with its cloud-native, AI-enabled ERP platform covering front and back-end, wellness, and sales and catering functions.
Regent Reveals Solmar Terrace and Enhanced Dining on Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a daytime dining venue, Solmar Terrace, on the Seven Seas Prestige, as well as a menu for Azure and menu enhancements for Prime 7. Solmar Terrace at Compass Rose is a new al fr…
Mein Schiff Flow Hosts 2027 ELBJAZZ and ABBA-Themed Cruises
TUI Cruises has announced that in March 2027, Mein Schiff Flow will offer two themed cruises. On the first, in collaboration with the ELBJAZZ Festival, the ship will host a curated line-up of artists who will provide…
Globetrender report explores future of psychedelic wellness tourism
New insights reveal how psychedelic wellness tourism could influence luxury travel, as affluent travellers seek lasting personal change The post Globetrender report explores future of psychedelic wellness tourism appe…
White Bay Shore Power Project Reaches Engineering Milestone
The Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has announced that Australia’s first shore-powered cruise terminal is closer to operation, with the installation of the project’s crucial Onshore Power Supply (OPS) syst…
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement launch roadmap to help close the sustainability action gap
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a practical guide for Associations and PCOs, addressing the gap where 66% see sustainability as a priority but fewer than 34% have embedded it into operations.
Nordics Hotel Market Figures September 2026
CBRE's Nordic hotel market update for September 2026 shows record visitor numbers, EUR 751m in investment across 22 deals YTD, and RevPAR growth across all four countries led by Stockholm at +12.0%.