After nearly two years of weighing a sale, the private equity giant is reportedly steering the Barcelona-based owner of hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean toward a Madrid listing this fall.
Brussels is looking to advance legislation that would clarify local authorities’ power to crack down on short-term rentals amid Europe's housing crisis.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has issued a statement responding to the U.S. General Services Administration's release of fiscal year 2027 federal per diem rates, which set reimbursement limits for go…
roommaster brings its reimagined cloud-native platform to Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026, running live at Booth 419 across both days of the show. The all-in-one system spans operations, direct bookings, distributio…
Nor Cruises has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for up to five 82,000-ton cruise ships, set to be built at Shanghai Waigaoqiao, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The deal was anno…
To boost its liquidity, the casino operator said in August that it was exploring selling assets, an equity sale and debt financings.
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Expert insights from RamClean's Charlie Ramshaw Read More The post How poor housekeeping vendor management quietly hurts hotel asset value appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
There is no shortage of launches and you can easily find the most expensive hospitality offerings. We're most interested in judgment that leads to truly exceptional service.
Riviera Travel River Cruises has opened sales for its 2028 itineraries, covering departures across the Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Seine, Dutch and Mekong waterways. This includes sailings aboard th…
Travel companies have spent years worrying about losing customers to online travel agencies. The bigger threat was already in the wallet.
Along with revenue management and payments, housekeeping management is among the core hotel functions that is being automated, streamlining both coordination and communication for this vital part of operations. From m…
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The author argues that hotel AI's real value is bridging the 30-year gap between revenue management analytics and frontline operations through real-time translation, not better dashboards.
Staffing remains one of hospitality’s most persistent leadership challenges, with turnover and recruitment difficulties undermining service consistency and financial performance. While the pandemic intensified labor…
Friday brought Revinate's mystery shopper study of 308 calls across 135 luxury hotels finding 92% failed to capture any guest contact details, exposing a direct booking loss hiding in plain sight, Americas Great Resor…
Named CEO of new luxury hospitality management business Read More The post Neil Jacobs joins Constellation Hotels appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Azamara Cruises has announced the retirement of Captain Nico Corbijn following a 43-year career in the cruise industry. Corbijn served as the cruise line’s chief administrative officer since 2024, overseeing a broad…
GREENPORT, New York—Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announced the opening of Oyster Estate, a reimagined 34-key boutique hotel in Greenport Village. De…
Operated by ARK Hospitality Read More The post Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs – Air Force Academy debuts appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The piece argues that sales teams should use meeting intelligence platforms to prioritize re-engagement with lost group accounts based on actual booking activity, not generic outreach schedules.
DENVER, Colorado—CoralTree Hospitality announced that it has been selected to manage Crystal Peak Lodge, a ski-in/ski-out residential resort in Breckenridge, Colorado. CoralTree will oversee association and rental p…
Plus, Hotel Equities partners with Lodgic Hospitality to scale its portfolio in Austin, Texas.
ATLANTA, Georgia, and BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—Otelier announced that Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) has selected Otelier to centralize and normalize financial and operational data across its hotel portfolio. HHP sp…
20th straight week of positive YOY comparisons Read More The post U.S. hotel results for week ending Aug.
Gen Z travellers are embracing ‘lore tripping’, choosing lesser-known US towns for their legends, unusual histories and local culture The post Airbnb identifies ‘lore tripping’ as Gen Z travel trend appeared f…
Former managing director at Ares Management Read More The post Hilton names Kolin Pound area president, Caribbean and Latin America appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Hospitality Visual Group (HVG) is a recently debuted visual media company focused on the hospitality industry, creating website and booking channel imagery, sales and marketing collateral, socia…
Hotel and travel executives urged the president to build on this summer’s momentum with a goal of attracting 100 million visitors per year by 2030.
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Star Clippers is expanding its 2027 Eastern Mediterranean program with Turkish coast sailings, the company said in a press release. Guests will be able to explore the Turkish Riviera during new and enhanced 10- and 11…
AI agents are helping airlines and other travel companies stay connected with customers throughout the journey. By retaining context and acting on signals over time, they could turn isolated service interactions into…
Major events can send hotel rates sharply higher. But Delhi’s BRICS spike also shows how quickly hotel supply can get squeezed when demand arrives all at once.
Noma has reopened its Copenhagen restaurant with a new leadership team and a dining format built around 12 monthly “micro-seasons” The post Noma reopens in Copenhagen with 'micro-seasons' menu appeared first on Gl…
Arrivals are still down a third from last year. Qatar’s answer, as it was for the World Cup, is another mega event on the calendar.
Cruise Vacations has unveiled the Close to Home Collection, a curated portfolio of voyages that offers global cruise experiences within easier reach of South African travelers. The travel agency said in a statement th…
HX Expeditions has introduced new guest-focused enhancements across its fleet, designed to elevate the expedition experience. The company said in a press release that the enhancements are designed to make expedition t…
Aroya Cruises has added 25 new winter itineraries from Galataport, Istanbul, leading to the port expanding its cruise operations to the entire year. According to a social media update, the addition of Aroya’s new sa…
VIVA Cruises has launched its “End of Summer Cruises Await” campaign, a curated collection of end-of-season sailings offering a fresh opportunity to book near-term departures on four of its ships before summer end…
Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: The Social Hub has appointed hospitality and membership expert Megan Kennedy as chief operating officer. The post The Social Hub appoints Megan Kennedy as COO appeared first on Bout…
Carnival Cruise Line is testing later hours at Guy’s Burger Joint onboard the Carnival Conquest, according to Brand Ambassador John Heald. In a recent social media update, Heald said the company is considering keepi…
Otel AI's platform connects PMS, RMS, POS, and other hotel systems to automate reporting and run AI agents, with customers reporting 20+ hours saved weekly and RevPAR gains of 8.6% at The Alex Dublin.
Cogwheel argues hotels should reframe marketing as digital revenue infrastructure spanning the full funnel, reducing OTA reliance and compounding direct booking growth over time.
Air India's owners haven't run out of money. They've run out of patience.
The 26th WTTC Global Summit will convene 200+ travel and tourism CEOs in Valletta, Malta from 7–9 October 2026, with confirmed attendees from Hilton, IHG, Four Seasons, Marriott, and Expedia among others.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle (UMHL), developed in partnership with Universal Music Group, has partnered with immersive entertainment district Outernet London to launch a hotel and curate e…
A strategic analysis of Kempinski's gradual loss of luxury market position since 2010 and whether new CEO Barbara Muckermann's brand, ownership, and flagship strategy can restore its relevance by 2040.
Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco is set to begin welcoming its first guests in spring 2027, showcasing a gallery-inspired design […] The post SOMA unveils design for Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco appeared first on Sl…
Novotel launches an annual global wellness event across 630+ hotels (7-13 Sept 2026), anchored in sleep, nutrition, movement and social connection, supported by a 13,000-person global longevity study.
HVS analysis finds St. Louis hotel market regaining strength through 2026-2027, driven by convention center upgrades, defense industry expansion, and over $7B in downtown and infrastructure development.
Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down two travel distribution stories that are really about trust.
Promotion decisions are driven by invisible relationship paths, not merit alone, leaving unseen employees without advocates and formal talent reviews simply ratifying the bias.
The author argues luxury hotel marketing is structurally incomplete, focusing too heavily on conversion while neglecting upstream demand origin, leaving properties dependent on OTAs and AI intermediaries they don't co…
Hotels can reframe wooden keycards as collectible markers of skill-based guest experiences, linking tangible objects to workshops like pottery, weaving, or tea to deepen guest connection and encourage return visits.
Corazul Cruceros is moving forward in its plans to launch service with the Buenavista in Brazil later this year. Speaking to Cruise Industry News, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Cammile Appeldorn said that a…