The new Great Stirrup Cay pier has welcomed a double call for the first time this past weekend, according to Norwegian Cruise Line. The company celebrated the milestone in a social media update, noting that the operat…
United still thinks it can continue to pass on fuel costs through airfare increases, betting that customers are willing to pay more for premium seats and amenities like Starlink.
Cruises and experiences are the two holdout sectors where a majority of their bookings still take place offline. The Sam's Club Travel cruise experiment could begin to change that.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said he expected the carrier to make some “trade-offs” on capacity if fuel prices continue to stay elevated in the long-term, expecting slower growth in 2027. “If fuel prices…
The annual Grounds for Health green coffee and equipment auction returns Sept. 23-24, offering roasters a range of traceable, high-quality green coffees while raising money for cervical cancer prevention programs...
Global Ports Holding (GPH), together with Las Palmas Cruise Port, has celebrated the opening of the new Las Palmas Cruise Port terminal with “A Night at the Terminal,” bringing together more than 1,000 cruise indu…
First Hospitality announced the promotion of Nadia Panasyuk to senior vice president of revenue management. Read more.
Four executives take on expanded or newly created roles across key functions Read More The post Hospitality America reshapes executive leadership appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
IHG has signed agreements with Urban Property Group to open new hotels in Newcastle and Gosford, New South Wales, signaling continued brand growth and investment in regional Australian hospitality markets.
The expanded integration connects Apaleo's API-first PMS with IDeaS' AI-powered platform, automating two-way data flows for pricing, forecasting, overbooking, LOS, and LRV decisions in real time.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pacific Beachcomber have signed an agreement to convert InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa into Regent Bora Bora, scheduled to reopen in late 2027.
HVS reports on key hotel sales and investment activity across Europe for the week ending 11 September 2026
Hilton has signed Casa Verbena Madrid as the first Outset Collection property in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, marking the brand's EMEA debut and signaling Hilton's continued focus on growing its soft br…
China’s online travel agency sector is entering a period of slower expansion, increased regulatory oversight and technology-driven change. Large platforms including Trip.com, Tongcheng, Fliggy, Meituan and JD.com fa…
Future Partners examines how hotels and destinations can strategically position themselves in travelers’ minds by analyzing guest perceptions and leveraging brand mapping techniques to inform marketing and operation…
dormakaba announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Alliants, the guest experience technology partner behind more than 100,000 hotel rooms. The acquisition will expand the company’s hospitality off…
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Oklahoma nonprofit coffee company Not Your Average Joe and founder and executive director Tim Herbel, alleging violations involving employee tips, minimum wages, overtime...
IRIS outlines seven mobile ordering strategies hotels can budget for in 2027 to convert F&B from a guest amenity into a profit centre, citing 20-40% increases in average transaction value among clients.
Barry Sternlicht, founder of Starwood Capital Group and creator of W Hotels and St. Regis expansions, will receive dual honors at ALIS 2027 in Los Angeles on January 25, 2027.
Travel companies may face increasing pressure to make booking, loyalty, payment and customer-data systems easier for AI agents to evaluate and use. A survey of travelers found interest in AI assistance for comparing t…
Calendar changes in the fourth quarter of 2026 are expected to support hotel travel demand by placing several holidays on Fridays and Halloween on a Saturday, while booking patterns are likely to remain short-term and…
Located in Bend and Big Bear, respectively Read More The post Field & Stream Lodge Co. to expand to Oregon, California appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Wednesday brought the Boardroom Reboot's conversation with Soneva CEO Neil Gallagher on Bare Luxury, emotional intelligence over service scripts, and expansion into Africa and ski markets following KSL Capital's 2025…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has appointed Beverley Wilson as deputy director of research, a role that will influence the organization's data collection and analysis efforts impacting tourism policy and hotel se…
SiteMinder data shows Shakira's 12-night Madrid residency has pushed hotel bookings up 14.8% and ADR to €339, a 19.7% increase, with domestic bookings surging 65% year over year.
Red Sea Global has opened Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA at Triple Bay, comprising 153 keys and 24 residences.
Sunday PropTech, part of Ritesh Agarwal’s PRISM Group, has made a significant strategic investment in Sircle Collection to support the collection’s international growth plans.
Colliers has published its U.S. Hospitality Brand Performance Comparison Report for the first half of 2026, providing detailed benchmarking data that enables hotel owners, operators, and investors to evaluate brand pe…
Built on company's unified data platform Read More The post Cloudbeds launches revenue management system appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced plans to open the Anantara Jadcherla Hyderabad Resort in India in 2029, marking the brand's continued expansion into the Indian luxury hospitality market and signaling inc…
A practical guide for procurement and operations managers covering linen thread count specs by property tier, amenity kit decisions, par stock formulas, and supplier evaluation criteria for US hotels.
Thoughts from Christina Trauthwein Read More The post Letter to the editor: Accessibility is more than just a requirement appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
There's more to Bourbon City than whiskey tastings. The post An Imbiber’s Guide to Louisville, Kentucky appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
The September issue features a cover story about our recent Hotel Business Executive Roundtable, hosted and sponsored by Rockbridge, that focuses on the company's vertically integrated Luxury Lifestyle platform. Also…
BOSTON, Massachusetts—Hilton Boston Back Bay announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation of its 401-room hotel. Boston’s first purpose-built Hilton, the hotel offers reimagined meeting and event…
Relying too much on AI will hurt both individuals and organizations in the long run, warns Wharton’s Cornelia Walther.
The premium travel-card war has split American finance in two: a few companies want to own the trip, while most banks want to own the customer paying for it.
DALLAS, Texas—Unifocus launched its newest AI platform, Unifocus Claira, an end-to-end workforce management and operations platform designed to give hoteliers and above-property hospitality organizations complete vi…
Allows guest to buy now, pay later Read More The post Hapi, Upgrade partner to add Flex Pay appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa has transitioned to independent ownership through a partnership between Berger Holdings and RJ Hospitality, with a multi-year renovation beginning in summer 2027.
Appoints Alec Maki as SVP, credit investments Read More The post Stockdale Capital Partners launches real estate credit platform appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Sporty Los Angeles ready-to-drink brand Beekeeper Coffee is bringing more muscle into the cold brew aisle, announcing a new investment round with numerous NBA players plus a nationwide rollout at...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that the all-inclusive Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort is expected to open in December, marking the brand's continued investment in upscale leisure properties in Mexico's prominent t…
Marriott continues its luxury portfolio growth with The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point, a JW Marriott Resort, which will debut following a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Evermore Hospitality's Elizabeth Mullins and IHG's Phil Keb to explore culture, purpose and relational wellness in luxury hospitality, as Nobu Hospitality, Microsoft and Honeywell lead a session on AI's real return on…
MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, held its 69th General Assembly on September 15 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Members gathered for a session focused on the Association’s ongoing work, gover…
Serene Southeast Asian island vibes are rippling into Silicon Valley this month with the opening of Hijau Coffee, a new specialty coffee shop in San Jose, California, devoted to the...
Data from Cruise Industry News’ 2026 Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report shows that seven cruise ships were withdrawn from service in 2025. The number represents a significant increase compared to the previous year…
For most of shipbuilding history, a window on a vessel just meant a small porthole. These were originally cut into hulls to hold cannons, then were sealed over and repurposed once the naval guns gave way to passenger…
O'Hara put a number on his train bet, €300 million, and a theory: whoever has the trains gets through the tunnel first.
Stayntouch achieved a perfect 34/34 score for Level 4 Global Customer Support Certification from Hotel Tech Report, covering 24/7 multilingual support, onboarding, and NPS tracking.
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.
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.
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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.
Research shows 84% of U.S. customers say AI service should always include easy human access, suggesting hotels and businesses can differentiate by making human support a feature, not a fallback.
As guest expectations for instant response accelerate, hotels face a shrinking window to resolve issues privately before they become negative public reviews.
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe simultaneously acquires four former Revo Hotels across Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund, adding 1,328 rooms spanning its Leonardo Smart and Leonardo Royal brand concepts.
The article examines how integrating PMS and POS data gives AI systems the combined context of guest stay and spend behavior to support real-time, event-driven operational decisions in hotels.
RMS survey of 1,500 campers across the US, UK, Australia and NZ finds 66% plan to camp more in 2026, with online search now the top discovery channel and AI tools used by 14% for trip research.
HOSPA acquires the 20-year-old National Hotel Marketing Conference from Martin Evans, with the next edition scheduled for 27 May 2027 at Hilton at St George's Park.
Power in the travel industry now belongs to the builders. Those whose initiatives are ambitious, audacious, and — at the same time — gloriously useful.
Travelers are demanding more flexibility, personalization, and control across the journey. Turo’s Tim Rossanis sees mobility as a pilot for how travel companies can respond by building around traveler intent rather…
Reading Time: < 1 minuteItaly: Hospitality and boutique hotel brand Experimental Group will open its latest property on 10 October, located in Rome. The post Experimental Roma set to open this October appeared first o…
Robert A. Rauch, a 50-year hospitality veteran, releases a 20-chapter book covering hotel operations, revenue management, AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and leadership development.
The Zetter Group has announced plans to expand beyond the UK for the first time with the opening of The […] The post The Zetter Collection embarks on European expansion appeared first on Sleeper.
Article 50 of the EU AI Act, in force since August 2026, requires hotels using AI-generated visuals, videos, and chatbots to meet specific disclosure and transparency obligations.
The fine will hit Trip.com Group’s books once. The changes to its China business could last much longer.
An educational piece exploring how generative AI can transform the hotel daily operations meeting from a status broadcast into a pattern-spotting, decision-driving tool across all departments.
Cloudbeds launches a native RMS powered by its Signals unified data layer, combining competitor rates, booking pace, and channel behavior with automated rate execution via its PMS.
Inn-Flow's new integration connects its Accounting and Procurement modules, giving hotel teams real-time budget, forecast, and open PO data within the purchasing workflow alongside AI-driven guidance.
Luxury hoteliers can maintain brand consistency while personalizing the booking journey using three formats: embedded inliners, automatic content swaps, and branded overlay layers.
Abu Dhabi’s recovery runs on domestic demand and the return of a packed events calendar.
Employees at the Embassy Suites Pioneer Square secured a contract that includes wage increases, year-round healthcare coverage and protections for immigrant workers.
Following the granting of Geographical Indication (GI) status for English whisky, all four whisky-producing nations in the UK now have equivalent legal protection under the UK Spirit Drinks Geographical Indications Sc…
With the Treebo deal off, Accor may have to to turn to an acquisition to replace the scale it lost and speed its path to 300 hotels in India.
Novotel's "Longevity Everyday" philosophy, activated through its first Longevity Week in September 2026, offers a blueprint for wellness resorts to embed longevity as a scalable, behaviour-driven guest experience.
HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade hosted 76 CIOs and industry professionals in Milwaukee for the 24th annual CIO Summit, covering AI, cybersecurity, payments, and hotel economics.