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
Whimsical takes on the modern classic. The post The White Negroni Through Different Lenses appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Shanghai Coffee Boom Intensifies Competition for Quality Coffees
Shanghai’s rapidly evolving coffee market could have global consequences as demand grows for high-quality, differentiated coffees, according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)…
Canopy Deer Valley Opens in Park City, Utah
PARK CITY, Utah—Canopy Deer Valley opened its doors, marking the brand’s first hotel in Utah and welcoming guests to Deer Valley East Village. Developed by Extell Development Company, the 180-room lifestyle hotel…
Upgrade Your Hotel Dryers: ProCapture™ by UniMac® + 0% Financing
Lint drives up maintenance and drags down efficiency. UniMac® tumble dryers with ProCapture™ by UniMac® use cyclone technology to capture lint at the source, designed for less duct buildup and fewer service calls.
Japan’s Lonely Death Crisis and The Men Left Alone
And William (Bill) Hall, President, Ipsos Healthcare Japan Japan has a word for it: kodokushi. Literally translated as “lonely death”.
Celebrity Marks Float Out of Compass, Its First River Ship
Celebrity Cruises has marked a major milestone with the float out of the Celebrity Compass, its first river ship. In a social media update, the cruise line said that this brings the Compass closer to its debut on the…
In Louisville, Please & Thank You Sold to Owners of Coffee Supplier Good Folks
Louisville coffee-and-cookie company Please & Thank You has changed hands through a Chapter 11 asset sale with a new ownership group that includes the owners of longtime coffee supplier Good...
Skift Global Forum Preview: Revolution’s Steve Case on Which Friction to Protect From AI
Will this become abundant, or stay scarce? That one question drives how Steve Case invests in the AI era: AI on the abundant, capital on the rest.
MHC, Lakeshore top off Home2 Suites in ID
Set to open in the spring Read More The post MHC, Lakeshore top off Home2 Suites in ID appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Study: Hotels face “joy gap” with alternative lodging
Guest experience levels are surprisingly similar Read More The post Study: Hotels face “joy gap” with alternative lodging appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The Human Touch Has No Audit Trail, the Battle for the Guest Interface Is Starting Again, Laidback Luxury Is the Format ADR Above $1,500 Is Built On
Monday opened the week with Pertlink arguing that the hospitality industry's AI governance narrative is missing audit trails, board oversight, and decision envelopes for the human layer as much as the AI layer, Soler…
Keel Laid for Royal Caribbean’s Soon-To-Be-Named Icon 5
Royal Caribbean celebrated the start of physical construction of its fifth Icon-class ship with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. Set to debut in 2028, the fifth ship in the Icon cl…
Naples Grande Beach Resort joins Signia Hilton portfolio
The 474-room property is undergoing a comprehensive renovation as Signia Hilton targets luxury destinations.
When Making the Right Decision Isn’t Enough in Restaurant Leadership – By Patrick Ogheard and Dr. Stefano Borzillo
Patrick Ogheard and Dr. Stefano Borzillo argue that restaurant leaders must go beyond making technically correct decisions by also addressing the human and cultural factors that influence team performance and guest sa…
AAHOA launches new marketplace
In cooperation with Folio and Avendra Read More The post AAHOA launches new marketplace appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Traditional hotel vs Boutique hotel: Key differences to know
An explainer comparing boutique and chain hotels across size, operations, location, and guest experience, with guidance for independent hoteliers on competing with fewer resources.
WTTC Warns Uncapped UK Tourist Taxes Could Lead to Fewer Jobs in the Sector and Drive Visitors and Spending to Competing Destinations
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that uncapped UK tourist taxes could reduce employment in the sector and divert visitors and spending to rival destinations, potentially undermining the country's o…
WTTC Announces Former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar and U.S. Tourism Minister Nick Adams for Malta Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced that former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar and U.S. Tourism Minister Nick Adams will participate in its upcoming Global Summit in Malta, signaling a focus on…
Thailand Tightens Entry Rules to Focus on ‘Quality Tourism’
Thailand's shorter visa-free stays are likely to hit long-haul itineraries harder than short breaks — and the property market harder than hotels. For travel companies, the business impact will depend more on trip le…
7 Holiday Marketing Ideas to Drive More Event and Catering Bookings in 2026
Tripleseat outlines seven actionable holiday marketing tactics to help hospitality operators and sales teams increase event and catering bookings for the 2026 holiday season, emphasizing early planning, digital outrea…
Ritesh Agarwal’s PRISM Acquires Significant Stake in Liran Wizman’s Sircle Collection
PRISM-backed Sunday PropTech acquires a stake in Sircle Collection, giving the 16-property European lifestyle group capital and infrastructure to expand its hotel management platform into new international markets.
Bowie House, Auberge Collection in Fort Worth Secures Refinancing
JLL Capital Markets arranged a floating-rate loan through MetLife for Bowie Place Properties to refinance the 106-key Bowie House, Auberge Collection, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita to Open Spring 2027 in Mexico
Omni Hotels & Resorts has opened reservations for Omni Pontoque at Punta de Mita, with stays beginning March 2, 2027, ahead of the resort’s planned spring 2027 opening.
Signature Inn Socorro Opens in New Mexico
Signature Inn Socorro has opened in Socorro, New Mexico, following a renovation of all 95 guest rooms.
Marriott’s W Hotels expands to Charlotte, North Carolina
W Charlotte, set to anchor the redevelopment of a former office tower, will build on the luxury lifestyle brand’s recent growth nationwide.
MIA Hospitality Management Adds Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport to Its Portfolio
MIAMI, Florida—MIA Hospitality Management (MIAHM) announced the addition of Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport and its signature Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill to its management portfolio. MIAHM assumed management of both th…
TAK Hospitality Acquires Best Western Houston Airport Inn
TAK Hospitality LLC has purchased the 52-key Best Western Houston Bush IAH Intercontinental Airport Inn in Humble, Texas, from Nataraja LLC.
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa Completes Renovation
TUCSON, Arizona—JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa debuted renovated guestrooms and suites, marking the completion of an extensive renovation. The project included 524 reimagined guestrooms and 51 updated su…
Coury Hospitality Announces Opening of Hotel Vin Rogers, Autograph Collection
ROGERS, Arkansas—Coury Hospitality announced the opening of Hotel Vin Rogers, Autograph Collection, the newest addition to the Vin Hotel Collection portfolio. The 125-room property offers wine experiences, culinary…
Proposed FTC Rule Draws Distinction Between Personalized and Dynamic Hotel Pricing
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed requiring businesses to disclose when they use an individual consumer’s personal data to determine prices. For hotels, the proposal could require reviews of pricing systems,…
A Bigger Dahlia Coffee Blooms in Cleveland
A new and larger bloom of Mexican flavors and style has unfurled in Cleveland with the opening of Dahlia Coffee‘s second cafe location in August. The 1,200-square-foot Old Brooklyn cafe...
Travelmarvel and Quark Announce Partnership for New Ship
Travelmarvel has announced a partnership with Quark Expeditions for a new purpose-built small ship scheduled to enter service in 2029. Under a 10-year charter agreement, Travelmarvel will deploy the vessel in the Medi…
New Research: 5 Revenue Moves to Make Amid Market Uncertainty
A new report from Sabre makes the case that leaders who make themselves comfortable with uncertainty will be able to pull ahead in a volatile market. Travel companies across sectors that balance financial discipline w…
Manhattan Hotels Deliver Strong Performance – Manhattan Lodging Index: First Half 2026
The Manhattan Lodging Index for the first half of 2026 reports strong hotel performance in the market, signaling continued recovery and robust demand for hospitality operators and investors in New York City.
Etihad CEO Says ‘Aircraft Is the Constraint’ as China and Africa Drive Growth
Etihad’s turnaround has created a new kind of problem as demand outpaces aircraft availability. With China and Africa next, the Abu Dhabi carrier now needs planes to match its ambitions
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company Sign a 3.2 Billion SAR Joint Venture Agreement to Develop and Deliver Expo Village
Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company have entered a 3.2 billion SAR joint venture agreement to develop and deliver the Expo Village, signaling significant hospitality and real estate investment t…
Aroya Completes Second Season in the Mediterranean
Aroya Cruises recently completed its second consecutive summer deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean. Having spent most of the season offering seven-night cruises to Greece, Turkey and Egypt, the Aroya embarked on a…
MDESIGNS: The Dutch Studio Designing the Emotional Heart of Riverboats
Marloes Boele started working in interior design at the age of 16 as a side job while she was still a student, then moved into the profession full time a few years later. She launched MDESIGNS in 2007.
Wyndham launches Dolce Nova upper-upscale brand
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Wyndham has launched Dolce Nova, an upper-upscale extension of Dolce Hotels & Resorts by Wyndham. The post Wyndham launches Dolce Nova upper-upscale brand appeared first on Boutique Hotel N…
Fleet Moves: Six Ships Changing Hands In September
Six cruise ships are changing hands in September, as previously announced transactions are completed and new moves are confirmed. [For a complete overview, see the new Secondhand Market Report from Cruise Industry N…
MSC World Asia Ready for Debut Following Sea Trials
MSC Cruises has announced that its World Asia has completed its final sea trials as part of preparations for its delivery on November 25, 2026. The final trials took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of F…
AirBaltic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection as Financial Pressures Mount
Passengers probably won’t notice AirBaltic’s bankruptcy filing. Its creditors, lessors and shareholders certainly will.
First Central Hotel Suites Dubai Unifies Front Office and F&B to Speed Up Guest Service
First Central Hotel Suites Dubai deployed Shiji's Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS across its 524-room property to unify front office and F&B data on a single cloud platform.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 September
U.S. hotels posted a 21st straight week of positive year-over-year gains, with RevPAR up 16.1% to $100.31, boosted by the Labor Day calendar shift.
A hospitality professional reflects on how Stephen King's "On Writing" inspired a daily writing habit and ultimately led to publishing their first book.
A hospitality professional reflects on how Stephen King's "On Writing" inspired a daily writing habit and ultimately led to publishing their first book.
Hotel Catering and Conventions: A Decade of Change – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A detailed industry review covers a decade of shifts in hotel catering and conventions, from menu personalization and tech gains to hidden fees, labor shortages, and F&B contract traps hitting smaller groups hardest.
Orbital Shower installed at IHG’s first net zero hotel
Orbital Systems has announced a new pilot installation at Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park – IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first […] The post Orbital Shower installed at IHG’s first net zero hotel appeared first on Sleeper.
Hospitality’s Superpower in the AI Era
An industry keynote speaker argues that as AI automates routine hospitality tasks, the human capacity for empathy, judgement, and connection becomes more valuable, not less, and offers a practical leadership framework…
Creative Hospitality and Laidback Luxury at Nayara Bocas del Toro
Owner Dan Behm shares how Nayara Bocas del Toro, a 20-key private island resort in Panama with ADR above $1,500, was built from scratch and is driving the growing "laidback luxury" travel trend.
Once Upon A Stay: The Power of Storytelling in Hospitality
An opinion piece exploring how storytelling builds brand identity and emotional loyalty in hospitality, with practical homework frameworks and a student video assignment as a teaching model.
Rare Champagne 2012 was awarded 100/100 by James Suckling. There are just 16 bottles left in the Czech Republic
Rare Millésime 2012, one of the most exclusive champagnes available today, has been awarded the highest possible score of 100/100 by the respected critic James Suckling. Only the last 16 bottles are now available in…
Michelin has new ‘grapes’. The new award is aimed at the world of wine and could change the way we look for the best winemakers
Michelin is making a more significant foray into the world of wine. After more than a century during which its name was primarily associated with restaurants, MICHELIN Grape has been launched – a new prestigious awa…
Emirates ages its wines for years. Dom Pérignon and English sparkling wines are heading for the aircraft
Emirates is expanding its wine selection with new premium bottles, including Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017, Château Mouton Rothschild 2003, and the first English sparkling wine ever to feature on the airline’s menu. S…
India’s Domestic Tourism Boom May Be Its Biggest Inbound Problem
India has too many domestic tourists, not enough foreign ones. Add to that the country is becoming more expensive and crowded while its international marketing muscle has shrunk dramatically.