Adelaide Hotels Set August RevPAR Record on Event Demand
Adelaide’s August 2026 RevPAR rose 7.3% year over year to a record AUD139.13, while occupancy reached its highest August level since 2019.
Diageo launches 20% abv range
Diageo has launched a trio of mid-strength versions of its biggest brands in an attempt to capitalise on the moderation trend.
Hotel Identity Sovereignty: Who Controls the Credential?
The article argues hotels should treat credential portability as an operational asset, maintaining control over their identity layer rather than becoming dependent on any single wallet, lock vendor, or technology plat…
Cordelia Takes Delivery of Sky; Ship in Drydock
Cordelia Cruises has taken delivery of the Norwegian Sky, according to an update shared by the company’s President and CEO Jurgen Bailom. Previously operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, the vessel was acquired by the…
Former Marriott exec Liam Brown joins Chatham Lodging Trust board
The real estate investment trust tapped Brown as an independent director, effective immediately, after he retired from Marriott earlier this year.
APAC Hotel Deals Rise 52% as Investors Turn to Existing Properties
Asia-Pacific hotel transactions reached USD 17 billion in 2025, rising 51.9% from the previous year, as high financing and construction costs encouraged investors to buy, refurbish and convert existing properties rath…
Booking.com Survey Finds Travel Disputes Can Test Relationship Compatibility
Booking.com’s survey of U.S. travelers found that many people view travel compatibility as important in relationships, with disagreements over money, transportation habits and itineraries among the issues most likel…
Booking’s 5 AI Experiments — and Why Agoda’s Is Next
Both Booking and Expedia have the luxury to address consumer-facing AI from multiple angles, including chatbots, specialized agents, and startups. Their approaches overlap, but also have distinct differences.
The White Negroni Through Different Lenses
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