U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
The U.S. travel industry expected a banner summer for visitor numbers.
Ultra-Low-Cost Airlines Renew Push for Tax Break to Offset Soaring Jet Fuel Costs
Rising fuel prices are once again becoming a concern for the airline industry. Some airline executives have said to expect more capacity cuts and higher airfares.
Don’t Discount Loyalty: Bookings From Program Members Are the Fastest-Growing Channel
Every summer, hotels lean harder into loyalty, with free-night offers, bonus point promotions, and member-only rates filling inboxes from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The data now backs up the instinct behind that…
Artotel Group Supports the Development of Sports Tourism Assets in West Java, Indonesia
Artotel Group CEO backed plans to convert four West Java sports complexes into integrated sport tourism and wellness destinations, speaking at Indonesia Sports Summit 2026.
Ofland Smoky Mountains Breaks Ground
TOWNSEND, Tennessee—Ofland Hotels broke ground on its second property, Ofland Smoky Mountains, in Townsend, Tennessee. The expansion into Tennessee marks a milestone for the company, following its flagship property,…
How Indigenous Restaurants Build Their Drink Menus
Chefs contend with the history of industrialized alcohol—and the misconceptions and stigma around it—while designing their bar programs.
Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton Completes Renovation
MYSTIC GROTON, Connecticut—Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton debuted a refreshed guest experience, introducing renovated suites, updated gathering spaces, and contemporary amenities inspired by Connecticut’s…
TUI Spotlights Mein Schiff Flow’s First Holiday Cruises
TUI has highlighted holiday cruises available during Mein Schiff Flow’s first winter season. The newest member of the fleet and the second ship in the InTUItion class was christened in Trieste in June.
Kamalaya designs lunar wellness retreat in Koh Samui
Kamalaya Koh Samui's 'Sacred Renewal' programme combines yogic and Vedic traditions, and is timed with the phases of the moon The post Kamalaya designs lunar wellness retreat in Koh Samui appeared first on Globetrender.
Inn-Flow Debuts Connected AI for Accounting and Procurement Solutions
RALEIGH, North Carolina—Inn-Flow announced new connected capabilities between its Accounting and Procurement solutions that bring budget, forecast, actual spend, and open purchase-order commitments directly into the…
Pivot selected to manage the Hutton Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, a Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Hotel
Pivot, Davidson Hospitality Group's lifestyle vertical, will manage the 246-room Hutton Hotel in Nashville's West End, which features a music venue, recording studios, and a new spa.
New Report: Hotel Labor Productivity Improved in H1 2026 as Cost Pressures Persisted
U.S. full-service and select-service hotels reduced labor hours per occupied room during the first half of 2026, even as demand and hourly wages increased, according to the latest HotelData labor analysis.
Bomporto Hotels introduces electric MOKEs in Portugal
Bomporto Hotels has partnered with British car brand MOKE International to offer vehicles for guests exploring Lisbon and Porto The post Bomporto Hotels introduces electric MOKEs in Portugal appeared first on Globetre…
International Tourism Holds Steady with 0.4% Growth in First Half of 2026 As Middle East Conflict and Rising Costs Weigh on Momentum
International tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and broader inflationary pressures tested the sector’s resil…
Carnival Jubilee Debuts Short Cruises from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line has opened sailings for its 2028-29 season from Galveston, featuring a new lineup of shorter cruises aboard the Carnival Jubilee with stops at Paradise Collection exclusive destinations. The new p…
Highgate and Eternam Enter Greece with Joint Acquisition of Zafolia Hotel Athens
Highgate and Eternam's Alcyon Hospitality Europe fund jointly acquired the 191-key Zafolia Hotel Athens, marking Highgate's first Greece entry, with full renovation planned.
Emirates accepts crypto payments for UAE flight bookings
Emirates has introduced crypto payments for UAE customers, allowing eligible travellers to pay for flights through Crypto.com Pay The post Emirates accepts crypto payments for UAE flight bookings appeared first on Glo…
Europe Handed Out €430 Million in SAF Permits Last Year — See Which Airlines Got the Most
Europe’s support to the industry through its Emissions Trading Scheme swelled to four times 2024’s figure as the race to meet mandated blending targets gets underway.
Banyan Group Announces Acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, Adding 26 Hotels, Lodges, and Reserves Across Seven African Countries
Banyan Group has acquired Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 hotels, lodges, and reserves across seven African countries to its portfolio, expanding its presence and operational footprint on the continent.
United trials food deliveries to boarding gates at Newark airport
United is testing gate deliveries at Newark Liberty International Airport, allowing passengers to order meals and drinks through its app The post United trials food deliveries to boarding gates at Newark airport appea…
Where Would AI Go on Holiday?
We asked five leading AI models where to travel—and two destinations came out on top. Heidelberg ranked first in Germany, while Rome led Europe, both scoring 94.4 out of 100.
1 Hotel Austin Opens in Waterline Tower
1 Hotels has opened 1 Hotel Austin within the newly completed Waterline Tower, marking the brand's entry into the Texas capital and expanding luxury sustainable lodging options in downtown Austin.
Managing historic properties with confidence
Champneys Eastwell Manor GM James McComas shares how he manages a 500-year-old Grade II listed hotel, balancing sinkholes, specialist maintenance, mixed guest audiences, and commercial growth.
Atlas Ocean Deepens Tech Partnership with Cabin Select
Cabin Select and Atlas Ocean Voyages are continuing to expand their technology partnership. The collaboration is designed to support the cruise line’s evolving digital ecosystem, strengthen global distribution and c…
Fed Rate Hike Widens Divide in US Hotel Financing
Higher borrowing costs threaten refinancing and development plans, while constrained supply and more predictable pricing could create opportunities for well-capitalized buyers.
NYC Wine & Food Festival Returns for Four Days of Food, Drinks, and Culinary Stars
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival returns October 15–18, bringing four days of food, wine, cocktails, and culinary experiences to New York City. Now in its 19th year, NYCWFF will bring together m…
What It Takes to Make AI Booking Work at Scale
The travel industry is largely still testing AI bookings in controlled environments. Companies that can prove the technology works across live bookings at scale could gain a valuable head start.
Southwest Airlines Hopes to Capture More High-Spend Customers With New Lounges
Southwest is looking to lure in more premium customers with the new lounges and credit card it will launch next year, making Rapid Rewards more “aspirational.”
Apaleo has announced a partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School
Apaleo becomes the first official industry partner for EHL's Human-Centered Digitalization specialisation, embedding guest speakers, site visits, and capstone projects into the Master's in Hospitality Management.
The Best Time to Build a Lender Relationship is Before You Need One
A 30-year hotel operator and Live Oak Bank share why proactive lender communication, early refinancing prep, and strong management credentials are critical to protecting asset value.
Google’s Latest Search Changes Could Reshape the Direct Booking Battle – By Debbie Miller
Google has introduced new search changes that alter how hotel listings and booking options appear in search results, potentially impacting hotels' ability to drive direct bookings and shifting the dynamics between hot…
Labor Day Calendar Shift Pushes U.S. Hotel Performance Lower
U.S. hotel occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR declined in the week ended September 12, while New York City led major markets with gains.
Web Exclusive: The Balladeer Hotel tells Mount Airy, NC’s story through design
Adaptive-reuse project designed by IIG Read More The post Web Exclusive: The Balladeer Hotel tells Mount Airy, NC’s story through design appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The AI Readiness Stack: What Matters First Vs. Later
Vizergy outlines a phased approach for hospitality businesses adopting artificial intelligence, emphasizing that robust data management systems and operational readiness should come before investing in more complex AI…
Hotel Locks Are Becoming Software as Dormakaba Buys Alliants
Dormakaba’s Alliants deal shows how quickly hotel hardware and software are converging.
Marriott undergoes ‘organizational changes’ to Customer Engagement Centers
The company confirmed a strategic review of its Customer Engagement Centers, with changes being made to “better reflect how our guests interact with us across channels,” per a Marriott spokesperson.
Hotel Budgets Are Changing. Here’s What You Can’t Ignore
Hotel marketing priorities are shifting as AI, rising third-party acquisition costs, first-party data, and digital experiences reshape where investment delivers the greatest value. Hotels that build the right capabili…
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Year-Over-Year Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported negative weekly results due to the Labor Day calendar shift, according to CoStar’s latest data through September 12.
Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim joins Lodging Dynamics portfolio
Follows consulting relationship Read More The post Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim joins Lodging Dynamics portfolio appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The surf park resort surge: Market momentum, development trends and attendance growth
HLA analysis finds North America now leads global surf park development, with most projects anchoring mixed-use resorts, but warns that capital intensity, seasonality, and market specificity separate viable investment…
What is Ontology for Hotel AI?
A practical explainer on ontology as an AI concept for hotels: structuring rooms, staff, tasks, and SOPs into a connected data layer that enables meaningful operational optimization.
How 4 New Master Sommeliers Passed The Exam
The newest Master Sommeliers share the strategies that helped them prepare for—and ultimately pass—one of the wine industry’s most difficult tests
The London Trophy-Hotel Paradox: When Capital Values Outrun Operating Returns – By Dr. Tong Yin
Dr. Tong Yin examines how trophy hotels in London are commanding high capital values despite relatively modest operating returns, raising concerns for investors and owners about the sustainability of such pricing and…
How Supercity Aparthotels chose the PMS
SuperCity Aparthotels MD Philip Houghton discusses the brand's move to Oracle Opera Cloud PMS to support UK expansion, alongside Oracle's David Hayward on digital transformation for independent hotels.
Thai Airways Expands Flight Network Across Europe and Asia
Thai Airways’ expansion across Europe and Asia could strengthen Bangkok’s role as a regional hub, giving hotels and tour operators more opportunities to attract travelers combining Thailand with neighboring destin…
Social Media Marketing for Hotels: How Resorts Can Inspire More Direct Bookings
Travelboom outlines strategies for hotels and resorts to use targeted social media marketing campaigns to increase direct bookings, emphasizing content creation, engagement tactics, and integrating booking links to ca…
Occupancy Vs Profit: What Your Peak Season Numbers Reveal – By Femke Nollet
Femke Nollet examines how focusing solely on high occupancy during peak periods can obscure underlying profitability issues, urging hoteliers to assess both revenue and cost factors to ensure sustainable operational s…
Furthers & Betters Goes Beyond the Cup for Specialty Coffee Consumer Intelligence
A new specialty coffee research and consulting firm called Furthers & Betters is launching with a focus on the people actually buying and drinking the coffee. Co-founded by longtime consumer...
LivSmart Studios by Hilton opens first Utah property
Sixth location for the extended-stay brand Read More The post LivSmart Studios by Hilton opens first Utah property appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Luxury Hotel Demand Lifts Rates and Investment Across Australia and New Zealand
Growing demand for luxury hotels in Australia and New Zealand is driving higher average daily rates and stimulating new investment in the region's upscale hospitality sector.
Field & Stream Lodge Co. expands to Oregon, California
Slated to open in 2028, the Bend and Big Bear properties come as the outdoor-centric hospitality brand eyes growth in areas with year-round recreation.
Folio Partners with M3 to Deliver a Connected Procure-to-Pay Experience for Hotel Finance Teams
Folio and M3 have launched a bi-directional integration connecting procurement, invoice automation, and accounting, with hotels able to go live within 24 hours of M3 provisioning access.
Minor Hotels Signs First Hanoi Property, Targets 2028 Opening
Minor Hotels is expanding into Vietnam's capital with a 310-room Avani+ property — its first move beyond a portfolio so far concentrated in the country's resort destinations, and a signal of where its next phase of…
Skift Global Forum Preview: Wyndham CEO on Placing Its Own Agents Inside the AI Models
Wyndham isn't waiting to see whether AI recommends its hotels. It feeds live data straight into ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, then uses AI to watch AI and refine what it supplies.
Smart Care Unifies Five Coffee Equipment Service Brands as Turbo Tech
Commercial equipment service company Smart Care is consolidating five regional coffee and speed-oven service businesses under a single national brand called Turbo Tech. The new brand incorporates Turbo Technicians, Es…
NoMad Singapore Hotel to Open Late 2026
Reservations are open for NoMad Hilton Singapore, a 173-room hotel scheduled to open in late 2026 at the Cairnhill intersection in Singapore.
Turo Wants to Bring Rental Cars Into the Hotel Booking Flow
Turo already delivers cars to travelers. Now it wants hotels, vacation rentals, and travel platforms to help sell them.
Cambridge House, Auberge Collection, to Open February 2027 in London
Auberge Resorts Collection will open Cambridge House, a new luxury hotel in London, in February 2027, signaling continued expansion of international upscale brands in the city's competitive hospitality sector.
Windstar Adds 3 New Destination Discovery Events in 2027
Windstar Cruises is adding three complimentary Destination Discovery Events to its sailings in early 2027. These immersive experiences ashore, open to all guests on eligible voyages, are part of a broader expansion in…
Radisson Hotel Group and (GDS) Global Destination Sustainability-Movement Launch Roadmap to Help Close the Sustainability Action Gap
Radisson Hotel Group and the Global Destination Sustainability-Movement have jointly launched a sustainability roadmap designed to guide hotels in implementing concrete actions to address the industry's sustainability…
Mitsui Ocean Sakura Officially Named
Mitsui Ocean Cruises has celebrated the naming of the Mitsui Ocean Sakura, hosting a traditional ceremony in Yokohama on September 16 at the Yokohama Hammerhead cruise terminal. The event was held ahead of the ship’…
What is Inclusive Wellness?
What is Inclusive Wellness? The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.
Construction Begins on $116M Senoa Resort & Spa in Sedona
R.D. Olson Construction has broken ground on the $116 million, 70-key Senoa Resort & Spa on 11.5 acres in Sedona, Arizona, with an opening slated for late 2028.
The Meeting With No Memory – By Terence Ronson
How AI turns the hotel's daily morning briefing into an actual M&M — rather than a status report that resets every 24 hours.
Oceania Unveils 2028 Aurelia Around the World Voyage Segments
Oceania Cruises has opened 12 segments of the Oceania Aurelia’s inaugural 180-day “Around the World” 2028 voyage for booking. Ranging from 10 to 19 days, each segment offers travelers a slice of the ship’s glo…
Fat Badger Group returns to BWH Hotels GB with seven Yorkshire properties
Seven Fat Badger Group hotels in Yorkshire rejoin BWH Hotels GB under the BW Premier Collection brand, gaining global distribution, loyalty access, and revenue support while retaining their individual identities.
Before the Cape Cod Getaway Begins, Ocean Edge Makes the First Conversation Count
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Cape Cod has implemented a proactive pre-arrival communication strategy, aiming to enhance guest satisfaction and encourage direct bookings by initiating personalized conversations bef…
Elevating Hotel F&B to Drive Demand and Revenue
Food and beverage remains an integral component of both hotel operations and the guest experience. Travelers continue to prove that they’re willing to pay more for exemplary, genuine experiences.
AIDA Cruises Crowns Three Innovation Hub Winners in Rostock
AIDA Cruises has selected three winners of its Innovation Hub competition, fostering innovative solutions for the future of the maritime industry. A total of nine finalists presented their concepts at the AIDA headqua…
Arctic-Aged Barolo Wine to Debut on Hurtigruten Ships in Norway
Hurtigruten has raised 1,002 bottles of Barolo from a location 34 meters beneath Arctic waters off northern Norway. The cruise line said in a press release that this marks the world debut of Arctic Barolo, which will…
Planning a New Cruise Operation? These Ships May Be Available
A series of cruise ships is currently available for new cruise operations, according to data from the new Secondhand Market Report from Cruise Industry News. The list includes the World Odyssey, which is looking for a…
Flydubai CEO Expects Pre-War Capacity by Year-End After Steep Decline
The airline is investing in premium retrofits to boost revenue now, even as Boeing delays push its widebody plans to 2028.
Colliers U.S. Hospitality Brand Performance Comparison Report – H1 2026
Colliers' H1 2026 U.S. report shows luxury and upper-upscale brands posting 4–8% RevPAR gains while midscale and economy segments remain under pressure from budget travelers and excess supply.
Mama Shelter to plant flag in Porto
Ennismore, together with Propreal Capital Partners, has announced the signing of Mama Shelter Porto. Located in the heart of Porto […] The post Mama Shelter to plant flag in Porto appeared first on Sleeper.
When Hotels Become Storytellers: Two Journeys Through the Legacies of South India
Two South Indian hotels, the Royal Orchid Metropole in Mysore and Hoysala Village in Hassan, illustrate how embedding living local ritual and dynastic history into the guest experience creates meaning that outlasts an…
Guest experience technology Alliants to be acquired by dormakaba
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Hotel lock provider dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire guest experience technology platform Alliants. The post Guest experience technology Alliants to be acquired by…
Jayasom opens wellness sanctuary on Red Sea Global’s Amaala
Jayasom has officially opened its flagship property, Jayasom Wellness Resort, Amaala, on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. True to the […] The post Jayasom opens wellness sanctuary on Red Sea Global’s Amaala appeare…
TOURISE Unveils 2027 Summit Under the Theme “Alliances That Move the World”
TOURISE 2027 Summit will convene global tourism, technology, and investment leaders in Riyadh on March 23-25, 2027, under the theme "Alliances That Move the World," building on $113B in portfolio investments announced…
Cleartrip’s New Loyalty Program Is About Reducing ‘Travel Anxiety’
Cleartrip’s Elite program is less about big perks and more about knowing its travelers better. That could be the bigger prize for an OTA.