Amadeus Brings Travel Tech Into Claude
Weeks after closing its self-service developer portal, Amadeus revealed that building new ties to connect its travel systems to Claude, both for developers and the travel workforce.
Max Space’s Thunderbird space station rethinks life in orbit
Max Space's expandable space station has private sleeping pods, 360-degree Earth views and an interior designed around life in microgravity The post Max Space's Thunderbird space station rethinks life in orbit appeare…
JAMVAC Honors Top Travel Advisors Driving Jamaica’s Cruise Growth
Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC) recognized top five cruise travel advisors for 2024 and 2025 helping drive business to Jamaica at the 2026 Regal Rewards Awards on August 29. The Regal Rewards program, operated thro…
Emirates Pushes Premium Economy Upmarket as Business Class Gets Sliced Up
Airlines can no longer rely on passenger growth alone, so they're fighting harder for travelers who will pay more.
Portable Floor Power Track for Flexible Workspaces
Eliminate floor cable clutter with the Mockett PTRC3 Series. This portable, ADA-compliant power track features six UL-listed power outlets in a low-profile design that lays flat on the floor—no installation required.
The Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection By Hilton Sold
The Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has been sold, signaling continued investor activity in the branded lifestyle hotel segment in South Florida.
Global Searches for Premium Class Flights Double As Travellers Prioritise Comfort and Personalised Journeys
Global searches for premium class flights have doubled, indicating that travelers are increasingly prioritizing comfort and personalization, which may impact hotel and travel service expectations and offerings.
Trunk(Hotel) Sapporo sets sights on September 2027 opening
Trunk Co, Ltd, developer of the Trunk(Hotel) brand, has announced that Trunk(Hotel) Sapporo will open in Hokkaido in September 2027. […] The post Trunk(Hotel) Sapporo sets sights on September 2027 opening appeared f…
Paris Flight Searches Rise 11% During Celine Dion Residency Period
Flight searches for Paris during Celine Dion’s scheduled residency dates rose 11% year over year, while bookings increased 5%, according to Amadeus Travel Intelligence data. The data shows demand from the United Sta…
Why Luxury GMs Need a Razor Sharp Point of View
As brands scale and standards spread, the property leader’s most important role is preserving the reason a hotel belongs where it is.
UMHL To Open UMusic Hotel Denmark Street Q4 2026 in London
UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle and Outernet London have announced a partnership that includes the planned Q4 2026 opening of UMusic Hotel Denmark Street.
OYO’s Autonomous GM Agent Has No One to Answer To, One Hotel Cut OTA Dependency from 100% to 10% in a Year, What Hotel Groups Really Want from Vendors
Thursday brought Pertlink's accountability analysis of OYO parent Prism's fully autonomous GM Agent raising unresolved questions on guest data, privacy, and liability ahead of a Rs 6,650 crore IPO, a Cloudbeds case st…
How Airports Are Growing Without Blowing Their Climate Goals
Airports insist that passenger growth and net zero aren’t in conflict but nearly all of their progress is over emissions that they control. The bigger problem, emissions that lie in the supply chain, is starting to…
Hospitality Leaders, Take Your Marks! Preparing Hotels for the LA28 Olympics – By Charis Atwood
Charis Atwood explains how Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by investing in existing venues and infrastructure rather than constructing major new facilities. This puts the region’s…
Blue Flag Capital debuts Oyster Estate
Collared Martin Hospitality to manage hotel on Long Island’s East End Read More The post Blue Flag Capital debuts Oyster Estate appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
U.S. Hotel RevPAR Rises 1.7% for Week of Aug. 23-29
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 1.7% year over year, marking the industry’s 20th consecutive week of positive comparisons.
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports 20th Consecutive Week of Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported a 20th consecutive week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through August 29.
JetBlue unveils BlueFirst for premium US domestic flyers
JetBlue has unveiled BlueFirst, a domestic first class product with Tuft and Needle seating, on-screen cocktail ordering and bento-style meals The post JetBlue unveils BlueFirst for premium US domestic flyers appeared…
Hospitality User-Generated Content: Build Trust and Win More Guests
TravelBoom highlights how hospitality operators are adopting user-generated content strategies to enhance brand credibility, influence booking decisions, and foster guest trust in competitive digital marketplaces.
5 Key Steps to Optimize Your Hotel Website for AI Search – By Laure Cremers
Laure Cremers outlines five essential steps for hotel operators to optimize their websites for AI-powered search, emphasizing the need for structured data, high-quality content, and technical enhancements to improve d…
Turning Constraints Into Character: Why Adaptive Reuse Can Give Hotels an Edge
For hotel owners and operators, adaptive reuse can offer an opportunity to expand a property’s footprint, unlock the potential of underutilized buildings, and create a differentiated guest experience without startin…
Before Service Failure Reaches the Guest
The author introduces "Service Failure Interception" as a distinct operational capability between prevention and recovery, arguing hotels should track and learn from problems resolved before guests ever notice them.
5 Shifts Turning Hotel Wellness into a Guest Experience Strategy
Five strategic shifts help hotels move wellness beyond amenity checklists, covering planning filters, intent-to-action gaps, tech integration, space design, and operational durability.
Food Safety Starts Behind The Scenes: Why Preventive Equipment Maintenance Matters in Hospitality
When hotel leaders think about food safety, the conversation often centers on employee training, sanitation protocols, and proper food handling. Those measures are essential, but they are only part of the equation.
Drury Plaza Hotel opens in Nashville
Company's seventh property in Tennessee Read More The post Drury Plaza Hotel opens in Nashville appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Kremi McCabe Appointed General Manager of The Stafford London
The Stafford London has appointed Kremi McCabe as its new General Manager, signaling a leadership transition at the five-star property in the heart of London.
Aman signs first hotel in South Korea
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Korea: Ultra luxury hospitality brand Aman has signed its first hotel in South Korea, located in Cheongdam. The post Aman signs first hotel in South Korea appeared first on Boutique Hotel…
Amadeus and Anthropic collaborate on AI agents for travel
Travel professionals will soon be able to use natural language to build applications, research information and complete tasks via Claude The post Amadeus and Anthropic collaborate on AI agents for travel appeared firs…
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to undergo $107M renovation of Borgata Tower
Part of a planned property-wide transformation Read More The post Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to undergo $107M renovation of Borgata Tower appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Davidson to manage JW Marriott Reston Station
First JW Marriott in VA is owned by Comstock Read More The post Davidson to manage JW Marriott Reston Station appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
If the Front Desk Is Optional, Why Are So Many Hotels Still Keeping Guests Waiting?
With nearly half of guests preferring smartphone checkout and kiosk check-in linked to 20-point satisfaction gains, the article makes the case for PMS integration as the foundation of a modern arrival experience.
Hard Rock Hotel Malta Opens in St. George’s Bay
Hard Rock Hotel Malta opened Sept. 2, 2026, in St.
Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square opens after renovation
Following a yearslong overhaul, the 685-key property serves as Crowne Plaza’s new Americas flagship, according to parent company IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Hotel Equities adds three Lodgic Hospitality hotels in Austin
Three hotels include Aloft, Tru and Hilton Garden Inn properties Read More The post Hotel Equities adds three Lodgic Hospitality hotels in Austin appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Azamara Launches 2026 Travel Advisor Celebration
Azamara Cruises has announced the launch of its 2026 Travel Advisor Celebration. The two-month initiative running from September 1 through October 31, 2026, is designed to recognize and reward travel advisors, the cru…
WTTC to Host More Than 200 Global Travel & Tourism CEOs and Leaders in Malta for Landmark Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will convene over 200 global travel and tourism CEOs and leaders in Malta for its Global Summit, providing a forum for high-level discussion on industry priorities and collabo…
Palette Hotels Partners With Procure Impact
NEW YORK—Palette Hotels announced its partnership with Procure Impact to advance social procurement across its hotel portfolio and enhance the guest experience. Through this collaboration, Procure Impact and Palette…
Heineken Expands Cruise Training Program to USA
Heineken is expanding its cruise training program, with a target to train 2,500 bar crew across Europe and, for the first time, the United States in 2026. The skills and technical expertise provided during training he…
PATA and GBTA Partner to Strengthen Corporate Business Travel at PATA Travel Mart 2027
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have announced a partnership to enhance the corporate business travel segment at PATA Travel Mart 2027, aiming to attract mo…
Historic Katy Building Sold for Dallas Hotel Redevelopment
HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the historic Katy Building, located in Dallas, Texas.
Pembroke Inn & Cloudbeds: Proof that independence looks good on the bottom line
Toronto's 52-room Pembroke Inn cut OTA bookings from nearly 100% to 10-15% using Cloudbeds digital marketing tools, generating $263,000 in attributed revenue and saving an estimated $60-70K in monthly high-season OTA…
The Westin Cleveland Downtown Completes Renovation
CLEVELAND, Ohio—The Westin Cleveland Downtown announced the completion of an extensive renovation, marking a milestone as the property celebrates over 50 years in downtown Cleveland. The project introduced renovated…
Wayve self-driving taxis launch on Uber in London
Londoners can now be matched with Wayve robotaxis when booking through Uber, although a human driver will remain behind the wheel for now The post Wayve self-driving taxis launch on Uber in London appeared first on Gl…
We Out Here 2026: the festival of radical care
Designed to make people "feel", the UK's We Out Here 2026 festival was its best edition yet, and the reason had little to do with the line-up The post We Out Here 2026: the festival of radical care appeared first on G…
The Short-Term Rental Model for Shrinking Places
The short-term rental fight was designed for cities running out of homes. A growing number of places face the opposite problem with population decline: too many homes and too few people.
Hapag-Lloyd Spotlights Young Explorers Educational Program
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has highlighted its Young Explorers program for children and young people aged 10 to 17. Available during selected cruises to Iceland, Svalbard and Greenland, the learning program teaches children…
RBH Hospitality Appointed by Victory Group to Manage Luxury Property, Cameron House Resort on Loch Lomond
RBH Hospitality will manage Cameron House Resort on Loch Lomond following Victory Group's acquisition, marking the investor's first UK hotel and RBH's sixth new signing in 2025.
Swiggy Has a New Travel Concierge. Can a Food Delivery App Make It Work?
Travel is full of problems that don't fit neatly into an app. Swiggy's Crew is betting it can handle the messy parts.
Cruise Line Trio Turns to d-flo to Mitigate Travel Disruptions
d-flo’s TravelComms Disruption Intelligence has been adopted by AmaWaterways, HX Expeditions and Windstar Cruises, making the trio the first cruise lines to do so. Since cruise operations bring together multiple int…
HSMAI DC Workshop Will Introduce the Fundamentals of Modern Hotel Marketing and Commercial Strategy
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Washington, DC chapter is hosting a workshop to introduce hotel professionals to the core principles of contemporary hotel marketing and commercial…
Seven Seas Prestige to Feature Regent’s Largest Spa, In-Suite Gym
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its wellness offering aboard the Seven Seas Prestige, debuting in December. The new offering will introduce several firsts for Regent, including a private salt room, a 161-square…
Proudly Committed: RIU Hotels increases its social investment by 62% in 2025 and achieves 100% sustainable certifications
RIU Hotels raised social investment to 5.13M euros in 2025, achieved 100% Ecostars certification across its 101-hotel portfolio, and sourced 90% of electricity from renewables.
Hotel room pricing trends in 2026: Key takeaways for hoteliers
Lighthouse's H1 2026 pricing report finds Europe up 6.2% YoY, Vietnam surging 36%, the UAE down 48.1% in H2 advertised prices, and value-seekers boosting three-star and independent hotels globally.
Norwegian Sky Kicks Off Farewell Voyage
Wrapping up a 27-year sailing career, the Norwegian Sky is currently offering its farewell voyage for Norwegian Cruise Line. Acquired by Cordelia Cruises in early 2025, the 1999-built vessel is set to be handed over t…
Margaritaville at Sea Expands Casino Players Club Benefits
Margaritaville at Sea has introduced new benefits for members of its Casino Players Club. Bookable now for sailings beginning Oct.
Ritz-Carlton Occupancy Sits at 51%, Pricing Up
Occupancy at the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection was 51 percent in the second quarter of 2026, down 57 percent a year earlier, as the brand’s capacity grew with the addition of a third ship. The figures came from pare…
Celebrity’s Newest Ships Meet in Naples
The two newest ships in Celebrity Cruises’ fleet, the Celebrity Xcel and the Celebrity Ascent, recently met in Italy. The vessels, both spending the summer in the Mediterranean, visited Naples simultaneously on Augu…
Royal Caribbean Cancels Serenade’s Cruise After Guests Embark
Royal Caribbean cancelled the current cruise of the Serenade of the Seas on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Guests had already boarded the vessel in Vancouver for an itinerary to Alaska when the decision was announced in…
Holland America Unveils Post-Evolution Look for Oosterdam’s Ocean Bar
Holland America Line has revealed what the Ocean Bar aboard the Oosterdam will look like following its Evolution upgrades. The redesigned venue will feature a new stage, refreshed lounge spaces and a reimagined layout…
The Margin Case for Hotel Loyalty Rewards
Exely's internal data shows tiered loyalty rewards tied to direct bookings can reduce OTA dependency and protect margins when reward costs are benchmarked against re-acquisition costs.
Itajai to Open Temporary Cruise Terminal in November
Itajaí will introduce a new temporary cruise terminal for its homeporting operations on Brazil’s southern coast, in time for the 2026-27 season. Currently under construction, the new facility is scheduled to welcom…
OTAs already speak the language of AI discovery, and most hotel marketers don’t
Hotel marketers are falling behind OTAs in AI search fluency, risking direct bookings as AI assistants increasingly surface inaccurate or OTA-sourced property information.
What’s on the Minds of Travel Buyers Today? | Buyer Buzz Insights from GBTA Convention 2026
Live polling of 470+ travel buyers at GBTA Convention 2026 shows 92% see AI as strategic, 78% cite internal influence as their top challenge, and most prioritize long-term supplier partnerships over competitive tension.
Holiday planning stress is pushing six in 10 brits towards solo travel, but experts say the right break can help couples reconnect
Leonardo Hotels survey of 2,000 UK adults finds 63% argue during holiday planning, with sleep disruption and budget disputes among top stressors affecting couples on city breaks.
Nonalcoholic Amaro Is More Exciting Than Ever
A guide to the growing category with top recommendations from bartenders.
Vail Resorts Announces Sue Decker Will Transition Off of Board After Eleven Years of Service
Sue Decker will not seek reelection at Vail Resorts' 2026 Annual Meeting after 11 years, with the board shrinking to nine members before a new independent director search targets a return to ten in early 2027.
Travel CEOs Leave White House With a 2030 Target: 100 Million International Visitors
U.S. Travel CEO Geoff Freeman, after a White House meeting with President Trump, calls for a target of 100M international visitors annually by 2030, projecting $81B in additional spending and 400,000+ jobs.
OYO parent Prism's GM Agent promises fully autonomous hotel operations, but raises unresolved questions on guest data use, Aadhaar privacy, and accountability as the company pursues a Rs 6,650 crore IPO.
OYO parent Prism's GM Agent promises fully autonomous hotel operations, but raises unresolved questions on guest data use, Aadhaar privacy, and accountability as the company pursues a Rs 6,650 crore IPO.
The Race for Chinese Travel Demand Is Now a Fight to Get on the AI Shortlist
Travel marketers have spent decades convincing Chinese travelers to pick them. Now they have to convince AI to mention them.
The Savoy’s Beaufort Bar to become wine destination
The Beaufort Bar – a former member of The World’s 50 Best Bars - is to transition to the Beaufort Wine Bar this October.
Kevin Armstrong: It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it
More than anything else, drinks making is about execution, says Satan’s Whiskers’ Kevin Armstrong.