Coffee and High Fructose Mix in New Health Review
Drinking coffee may offer some biological defenses against a high fructose diet, according to a new review, but the evidence comes with several key caveats. The review, published Aug.
Nobu to Debut in Puerto Rico With San Juan Hotel
Nobu announced plans to open a 50-room Nobu Hotel and Restaurant in San Juan in 2028, marking its first venture in Puerto Rico.
Hotels Aren’t Adopting AI, They’re Automating Their Dysfunction
Hospitality is deep into AI adoption. An h2c/Cloudbeds study found 78 percent are already using it and 89 percent plan to expand.
Major Coffee Groups Combine Efforts Toward Responsible Procurement
Four major sustainability and development organizations are combining existing work on green coffee buying practices for a broader effort designed to ultimately reach more industry actors. The multi-stakeholder sust…
HVMG Details Recent Growth of Its Portfolio
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that the company has added 14 hotels to its portfolio during the first three quarters of 2026. The additions bring the company to 61 hotels tot…
VIVA Cruises Unveils 2028 Boutique Program in France and Italy
VIVA Cruises has unveiled the 2028 program for its VIVA Boutique line in France and Italy. Sailing 11 months of the year, the line entails itineraries ranging from three to seven nights, operated by the Viva Beyond in…
United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes
Segmenting premium fares already works on United's long-haul routes. Extending it to domestic flights bets that business travelers will pay more for flexibility even on shorter trips.
Skift Creator Summit 2026: Building Trust to Influence the Transaction
Creator marketing has already proved it can generate attention. The next phase is building the system that connects attention to revenue.
Revolut’s Travel Distribution Play Faces a U.S. Test
Revolut’s push into travel distribution was built to keep customers inside its financial ecosystem. Europe gave it a proving ground.
$200 Million Rosewood Exuma Project in the Bahamas Faces Supreme Court Challenge Over Environmental Approvals
A judicial review in The Bahamas is examining environmental approvals for the planned Rosewood Exuma resort, including claims that the development was assessed in parts rather than as a single project. Developer Ynteg…
Travelers Turn to AI for Planning but Remain Cautious About Automated Hotel Bookings
A survey of 4,000 travelers in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia found that 73% have experienced a major travel problem, with respondents estimating that such incidents have cost them nearly $2,500 on av…
Beyond the Pipeline: Inside Hospitality Education’s New R&D Revolution
For decades, the relationship between major hotel brands and university hospitality programs was straightforward, linear, and transactional. Universities produced graduates; hotel operators hired them.
Saga Delivers Strong Cruise Interim Performance Outlook
Saga Group reported its interim results for the six months ended July 31, 2026. The group’s underlying profit before tax of £47.7m for ocean cruises is up 38 percent from the prior period, supported by strong custo…
Disney Offers a Glimpse into Wonder’s Drydock
Disney Cruise Line offered a glimpse into what goes on during a ship drydock following the recent upgrade of the Disney Wonder. Each ship typically has a drydock every five years, giving the cruise line the opportunit…
Stoel to Lead Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Remco Stoel as General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, signaling a leadership transition at the brand's flagship property in the Netherlands.
Kimpton Rome Hotel Planned for 2029
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open the Kimpton Rome Hotel in 2029, signaling continued brand expansion and investment in Rome's competitive luxury hotel sector.
Andrea Vanni Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Kempinski Group
Kempinski Group has appointed Andrea Vanni as Chief Financial Officer, signaling a focus on financial oversight and strategic planning as the company continues its international growth.
Royal Caribbean to Deploy Four Ships to Alaska in Summer 2028
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2028 summer lineup for Alaska, with four ships sailing to the region beginning in April 2028. Guests will be able to explore the region on seven-night cruises departing from Seattle, S…
Jet Luxury Scales Luxury Stays Without Losing the Human Touch
Jet Luxury is expanding its portfolio of luxury accommodations while emphasizing the retention of personalized, high-touch guest experiences despite scaling its operations.
Mews Announces Partnership With Accor
PARIS—Mews announced the expansion of its food & beverage (F&B) technology deployment for Accor’s premium, midscale, and economy portfolio. Mews POS (point-of-sale) is already live across more than 850 properties…
From Demand to Revenue: 10 Things Event Operators Should Be Watching Right Now
Chris Pridemore, SVP of Customer Operations at Tripleseat, breaks down what more than 7 million events reveal about the state of hospitality and where operators can find opportunities for growth.
Global Air Passenger Demand Slips 0.8% in August
Global air transport demand declined 0.8% year-on-year in August 2026, as a sharp downturn in the Middle East interrupted the region’s recent recovery. Middle Eastern carriers reported a 14.6% drop in demand compare…
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: September 2026
The HVS forecast is anticipating a strong fall meeting and convention season, following very solid summer performance. ADR is the star of the show this year, with a robust stock market and a propensity for booking mor…
Before the Cape Cod Getaway Begins, Ocean Edge and Travel Outlook Make the First Conversation Count
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Cape Cod has partnered with Travel Outlook, a hospitality-focused call center, to enhance its guest reservation experience and drive higher direct booking conversions through personali…
Mercure Newcastle Hotel in Australia Listed for Sale
Salter Brothers has listed the 131-room Mercure Newcastle at 12 Steel Street for sale through an expressions of interest campaign closing Nov. 5, 2026.
FP Snapshot for Hospitality Employers: Appeals Courts Split on Liability Standard for Workplace Harassment By Non-Employees – By Alden Parker and Andria Ryan
A split among U.S. federal appeals courts has created differing legal standards on when hospitality employers can be held liable for workplace harassment committed by non-employees, raising compliance and risk managem…
Is Your Hotel Marketing Agency Selling You AI Pixie Dust?
Americas Great Resorts warns hoteliers that screenshots and AI software subscriptions are not proof of marketing performance, and offers a free AI visibility audit for independent luxury properties.
Breville Enters the Automated Pourover Stream with the Spiral Luxe Brewer
Consumer coffee and kitchen appliance maker Breville this week launched the Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over, a fully automated grind-and-brew machine with a moving water spout designed to replicate manual...
Marriott Reaches 300 Properties in Mexico
MIAMI, FLORIDA—Marriott International announced that the company reached the 300-property mark in Mexico, accounting for more than 44,000 rooms across 25 global brands in the country. This momentum is supported by t…
Choice Hotels’ $130 Million Harvest Hosts Deal Signals Hotel Industry’s Push Into Outdoor Travel
Choice Hotels’ planned acquisition of RV membership platform Harvest Hosts moves the hotel franchisor into a travel category well beyond the traditional hotel room — and adds to a broader push by major hotel compa…
How Planeta Is Bringing a Contemporary Lens to Wine
A multidisciplinary meeting of the minds hosted by Planeta in 2025 gave rise to a set of guidelines to frame wine as a contemporary story, rooted in principles that have long been part of Planeta’s ethos
UnCruise Opens Bookings for Winter 2027–28 Expedition Cruises in Mexico
UnCruise Adventures has opened bookings for its expedition itineraries in Baja, Mexico’s Gulf of California, in 2027 and 2028. Sailing aboard the 66-guest Safari Voyager, the two itineraries are designed around acti…
WTTC Brings Together More Than 100 Global Speakers for the World’s Most Influential Travel & Tourism Event: WTTC’s Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has convened over 100 global speakers for its Global Summit, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss key issues and future strategies imp…
Aleph Hospitality Takes Over Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai Operations
Aleph Hospitality has assumed management of the Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai, marking a shift from direct brand operation to third-party management for the 279-room property in a key UAE hospitality market.
Automate the Back, Humanise the Front: A Vertical-AI Strategy for London’s High-Cost Hotels – By Dr. Tong Yin
Dr. Tong Yin proposes that London hotels facing high labor expenses should adopt a vertical AI approach, automating back-end processes to improve efficiency and cost control while maintaining human-centric service at…
The Most Popular Cocktails of September
Here are the drinks that you couldn’t get enough of this month.
You Publish the Rate, AI Quotes Booking.com, Non-Room Revenue Grew 35% vs 6.5% for Rooms, Hotel Tech Is Hard to Choose When AI Summarizes the Vendors
Wednesday closed September with hospitality.today on AI tools sourcing hotel pricing from OTAs rather than hotels, Turneo's 2027 growth agenda finding non-room revenue growing 35% against 6.5% for rooms, and Puzzle Pa…
Aven Hospitality and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) bring Cancel for Any Reason to hotel partners globally
HTS and Aven Hospitality have gone live with a Cancel for Any Reason add-on for Aven Booking Engine customers, with HTS data showing 62% of travelers would add CFAR at checkout if offered.
Hyatt Elevates the Everyday Stay with Growing Essentials Portfolio
Hyatt highlights new and upcoming Essentials Portfolio properties across the U.S., spanning six brands including Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, and Unscripted by Hyatt, targeting leisure, business, and exten…
Hotel Equities opens Home2 Suites by Hilton in Little Rock, AR
Property was developed by Pinnacle Hotel Group Read More The post Hotel Equities opens Home2 Suites by Hilton in Little Rock, AR appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Radisson Adds Older Hotels and Meeting Spaces to Net Zero Program
The four new Verified Net Zero Hotels are based in Stockholm and Copenhagen, reinforcing the scheme’s Nordic skew and highlighting a key bottleneck in scaling decarbonization: access to renewable energy.
Hyatt names Amar Lalvani its first chief creative officer
Retains role as leader of company’s Lifestyle Group Read More The post Hyatt names Amar Lalvani its first chief creative officer appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Flash sales don’t always add up for hotels
Revenue consultant Jon Siberry argues that flash sales on platforms like Secret Escapes and Travelzoo can generate bookings that wouldn't otherwise exist, but warns that channel cost, audience fit, and rate integrity…
From a White Sheet of Paper to a Full House – By Terence Ronson
Terence Ronson addressed 20 future hoteliers at EHL, outlining the essential steps and considerations for successfully developing, launching, and operating a financially viable hotel from concept to opening.
Spire Hospitality launches Strategic Asset Performance division
Led by newly promoted SVP Shozib Khan Read More The post Spire Hospitality launches Strategic Asset Performance division appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Business Travel Powers Economic Impact and Growth Across the World’s Leading Business Cities, According to New GBTA Study
New destination-level research finds $178 billion in business traveler spending across 25 cities contributed $93 billion in local GDP, nearly $55 billion in tax revenue and 1.4 million jobs, with New York, Tokyo and L…
MSC Floats Out World Atlantic in France
MSC Cruises has celebrated the float out of the MSC World Atlantic at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, on September 26, 2026. Following the milestone, work will continue on her interiors,…
Hot Topics—Focusing on fundamentals amid uncertainty
Panelists discuss productivity, F&B costs, empowerment and technology Read More The post Hot Topics—Focusing on fundamentals amid uncertainty appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
TMGOC Ventures rebrands as Montford Group
New name reflects the firm's roots in Charleston Read More The post TMGOC Ventures rebrands as Montford Group appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The Travel Distribution Funnel Is Coming Apart
AI is fragmenting travel distribution across many starting points instead of simply replacing Google with a new gatekeeper.
Spire Hospitality Launches New Division to Protect and Grow Owner Value Through AI and Connected Intelligence
Spire Hospitality has launched a new division focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and connected intelligence technologies to protect and grow asset value for hotel owners, signaling a targeted operational sh…
ICO Puts Global Coffee Market Data in One Interactive Place
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has launched an interactive data platform giving people free access to a range of global market information spanning prices, trade, production, consumption and certified sto…
How hoteliers can build resilience through operational agility
Industry leaders discuss the keys to efficiency Read More The post How hoteliers can build resilience through operational agility appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
What goes into making a fine work of art out of a jiggly treat.
What goes into making a fine work of art out of a jiggly treat. The post Day Trip: Solid Wiggles appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Accor’s Leire Leoz on Why Franchise Growth Has to Be Earned
Accor is betting heavily on its franchise model, and the Group’s global chief franchise officer, Leire Leoz, says growth only works if owners see real value. Her focus is on hotel performance, stronger brand standar…
Rotana expands regional growth with Edge hotel signing in Beirut
Reading Time: 2 minutesLebanon: Hotel management company Rotana will expand in Beirut, signing an Edge hotel in partnership with ACHRAFIEH 5418 SAL. The post Rotana expands regional growth with Edge hotel signing in B…
Stayntouch and InnVest Hotels Expand Partnership with Digital Registration Card Upgrade
Stayntouch will deploy its Digital Registration Card solution across six InnVest properties in Canada, replacing paper-based check-in with a tablet-assisted digital workflow to reduce manual entry and improve guest ar…
Airbnb Launches AI Tools, Catching Up to OTA Rivals
Airbnb is not a first-mover in AI launches. That's OK: Kayak wasn't a first-mover in metasearch.
PATA and TTRA Formalise Partnership to Strengthen Tourism Research and Knowledge Exchange
PATA and TTRA signed an MOU to collaborate on tourism research, knowledge sharing, events, and member engagement across their Asia Pacific and global networks.
IHG to debut Kimpton in Rome
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a Kimpton property in Rome, bringing the brand to the Italian […] The post IHG to debut Kimpton in Rome appeared first on Sleeper.
Carnival Miracle Starts Repositioning Voyage to Galveston
The Carnival Miracle is currently offering a repositioning voyage ahead of a winter season sailing from Galveston. Having spent the summer cruising in Alaska, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel embarked on a Panama Canal…
Antarctica21 Expands USA & Canada Trade Support Team
Antarctica21 has announced that it has expanded its commercial team dedicated to U.S. and Canadian trade, reinforcing its commitment to the region.
Hotel PMS Migration Is Really an Exercise in Operational Discovery
A detailed guide arguing that hotel PMS migrations succeed only when hotels map operational dependencies, cleanse data early, test full workflows, and establish governance before cutover, not just swap platforms.
Independent Hotel Show reveals 2026 design partners
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, has revealed the design studios creating its hospitality spaces at Olympia London, 5-6 October 2026. The post…
Mews Selected by Accor to Standardize F&B Technology Across Global Portfolio
Mews POS is now live across 850+ Accor properties in 20+ countries, as Accor names Mews the first partner in a new F&B Technology Program covering its Premium, Midscale, and Economy portfolio.
Viking Marks Delivery of Sekhmet in Cairo
Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Choice Hotels International Continues Upscale Momentum with New Openings Across Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection
Choice Hotels opens six upscale properties across Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection, growing its U.S. upscale portfolio to 300+ open hotels with nearly 150 in the pipeline.
Carnival Puts AI to Work as Efficiency Gains Offset Higher Fuel Price
Carnival Corporation is using artificial intelligence across its commercial systems and automating more of its shoreside operations as it pushes to capture cost savings ahead of schedule, CEO Josh Weinstein said durin…
MSC Poesia Wraps Up Line’s First Alaska Season
MSC Cruises has wrapped up its first Alaska season, with the MSC Poesia completing its final sailing in the region on September 28, 2026. Marking the company’s first regular deployment in the region, the Musica-clas…
Celebration Key to Draw 3.5M Guests as Princess, AIDA and Costa Call
Carnival Corporation expects Celebration Key to welcome approximately 3.5 million guests in 2027 as the destination opens up to more of the company’s brands. Princess Cruises will begin calling at the Grand Bahama d…
Holland America’s Westerdam Arrives in Japan for Fall Season
The Westerdam arrived in Japan in late September to kick off a fall season in the region for Holland America Line. Having completed a summer deployment in Alaska, the 2004-built ship offered a transpacific cruise befo…
Check In to Stand Out: Why a Career in Hospitality Increasingly Makes Sense
Reflecting on a career that began as a bellhop, Dr Michael A. Kruesi argues that, while AI automation is making the labour market increasingly uncertain, hospitality still offers young professionals a comparatively se…
Rotana CEO: Last-Minute Gulf Bookings Make Q4 Hard To Predict
The expected return of international travelers and a busy events calendar give hope for a Q4 recovery.
What Hotels Need to Do to Get Direct Bookings: A Unique, Detailed Checklist
A 62-point strategic checklist covering five core pillars, from booking engine setup to loyalty programs, to help hotels reduce OTA dependency and grow direct revenue.
AHLA Foundation Awards More Than $800,000 in Academic Scholarships to 256 Students Nationwide
AHLA Foundation awarded $817,000 in scholarships to 256 hospitality students for 2026-2027, with nearly 95% from historically underrepresented communities, across 78 institutions.
Not Every Vendor Calling Their Product AI Actually Built It That Way
A framed as thought leadership but ultimately promotional piece argues hoteliers should probe AI vendor claims by asking whether recommendations are grounded in their own property data, not generic models.
Aleph Hospitality signs nine hotels with over 1,300 keys to date
Aleph Hospitality added 1,330 keys across nine properties in Nigeria, Pakistan, Dubai, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ivory Coast, targeting 100 hotels under management by end of 2029.
Ennismore signs Delano Puglia, set to open in 2028
Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: Ennismore has signed Delano Puglia as the brand’s first property in Italy, scheduled to open in 2028. The post Ennismore signs Delano Puglia, set to open in 2028 appeared first on Bouti…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Prestigious Legend Collection as Demand Grows for Destination-Led Luxury Travel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 11 properties to its Legend Collection in 2026, spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, bringing the total to over 125 properties worldwide.
The Shifting Landscape of Wine Prestige
An academic-style analysis of why wine regional reputations rise and fall, covering climate change, consumer trends, trade, and the expanding global prestige set from Burgundy to Barossa.
The 2027 Hotel Growth Agenda
Turneo data shows non-room revenue growing 35% vs. 6.5% for rooms in 2026, with AI agents set to reshape hotel distribution by favoring properties with discoverable, bookable experience catalogues.