Delta and Amex GBT Test One-Click Status Enrollment for Corporate Travelers
Both companies are betting that the one-click enrollment capabilities for Delta SkyMiles will boost engagement with business travelers.
Both companies are betting that the one-click enrollment capabilities for Delta SkyMiles will boost engagement with business travelers.
Americans and Canadians have stopped traveling like one market. Whether a European destination runs North America from New York or has a team in Toronto, the ones that plan for each market separately stand to take the growth.
Revinate has became hospitality’s first data activation platform with the global launch of Revinate Pathways, Revinate Vault, and the latest version of Revinate Chat. These releases reflect how AI is changing hospitality technology: hotels want systems [...] The post Revinate Launches Pathways and Vault to Turn Hotel…
A new Hospitality Asset Managers Association survey finds that members are most concerned about guest demand, wage pressures, and ongoing labor shortages, signaling continued operational and financial headwinds for hotel owners and operators.
MMGY Global is combining with R&R Partners, the marketing agency behind Las Vegas’ “What Happens Here, Stays Here” campaign that also holds a lobbying arm in Nevada. MMGY said the transaction is the largest in its four-decade history, creating an organization with more than 800 employees and bringing in R&R’s offices…
GBTA releases position on the EU Passenger Package, outlining recommendations to advance seamless multimodal travel and stronger passenger protections across Europe
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has passed one million cruise passengers in a single season for the first time, the authority said in a press release, and the season has also set a new record for cruise calls. GVHA expects 332 calls in total in 2026, which beats the previous high of 329 set...
Sonesta has opened its 20th Signature Inn by Sonesta property with the launch of Signature Inn Branson, marking continued growth of the brand's footprint in the economy segment.
Yavapai Lodge deployed four Canary Technologies kiosks and AI messaging to solve a daily 30-minute check-in backlog, cutting complaints to zero and eliminating service recovery costs.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have announced a partnership to develop common approaches for sustainable hotel procurement, aiming to help hotels and corporate travel buyers meet increasing environmental requirements in their supply chains.
The latest bulletin from HVS highlights the most recent transactions in the Asia-Pacific hotel industry, providing an overview of changes in property ownership and management for the week ending 9 October 2026
Pendry Hotels & Resorts and Two Roads Development marked the topping off of Pendry Tampa and Pendry Residences Tampa, scheduled to open in 2027.
More than half of prospective long-haul visitors to Europe this autumn will be first-time travellers, with most planning multi-country itineraries, according to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer by the European Travel Commission and Interrail.
Gary Isenberg presents a case study detailing the expert witness process for evaluating hotel business interruption and financial damages, emphasizing the importance of accurate loss quantification and thorough documentation for successful insurance claims and legal proceedings.
NEW YORK—Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research shows that, in 2027, guests will choose a vacation based on how they want to feel, not only where they want to go. The research was conducted among more than 28,000 travelers across 32 countries and territories. For hotels, vacation rentals, airlines,…
Boutique hotels are reevaluating their SEO keyword strategies for 2027 in response to anticipated changes in search engine algorithms and consumer online search habits, with implications for direct booking performance and digital marketing investment.
Having served as president of the hotel management company for the past two years, Patenaude adds chief executive to his title.
Europe can secure a larger share of the next decade’s Travel & Tourism growth by acting on eight strategic priorities, according to a new report from WTTC. The eight priorities are aligned with WTTC’s globally endorsed strategic priorities, approved by its Executive Council, ensuring Europe’s recommendations reflect…
Hotel operators and technology providers are increasingly focusing on building robust data architecture as a prerequisite for implementing effective AI strategies, highlighting the need for integrated, accessible, and high-quality data systems to enable automation and data-driven decision-making.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, has opened in Banff National Park following an extensive transformation of the 320-room resort.
ABTA has announced that Montenegro will host the 2027 Travel Convention, positioning the country to attract increased attention from global travel professionals and potential tourism investment.
Seabourn has unveiled its 2029 Summer Ocean Voyages, featuring 166 sailings to more than 180 destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Canada and New England. Highlights include a return to Egypt for the first time in more than five years, a new seven-day itinerary exploring Sweden and Finland’s…
Priceline’s 2027 travel trends report indicates that Americans are seeking greater value from travel while directing savings toward experiences they consider important. The company’s research points to increased interest in personalized itineraries, food-focused trips, checklist goals, human-centered hotel service and…
Mike Pavicich examines how hotels frequently lose group and event revenue due to breakdowns in communication, follow-up, and process management between the initial inquiry stage and the signing of contracts.
Melbourne’s September hotel average daily rate reached AUD242.11, while revenue per available room rose to AUD182.99, both monthly records.
Milan’s September hotel ADR reached €310.04 and RevPAR climbed to €261.17, the market’s second-highest monthly levels on record.
Jeddah hotels recorded their strongest September occupancy since 2018, with RevPAR rising 53.3% year over year.
Revinate launches Pathways, Vault, and Chat as a unified data activation platform combining CRM, CDP, and AI execution across 1.25 billion guest profiles.
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced FunPacks, its largest offering of packages combining experiences and perks into a single pre-cruise purchase. Available for a limited time, they include things such as Wi-Fi, beverages, shore excursions, specialty dining, savings on spa and photos, and family-friendly perks. An…
Lisa Jane Wheaton writes that hotels should prioritize post-holiday engagement and tailored offers to extend guest relationships and drive incremental revenue after the traditional holiday travel season ends.
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotel sustainability is entering a new phase. For years, the industry’s focus was largely on visible initiatives: recycling bins, towel-reuse programs, LED lighting, and efforts to reduce single-use plastics. These measures are still important, but the next generation of sustainability will require a…
Jet fuel prices doubled in 2026, and the question for every airline is who captures the margin that remains. Increasingly, the answer sits with counterparties: manufacturers, unions, premium travelers, airports and the banks behind co-brand cards.
PARIS, FRANCE—Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with…
RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality announced that it has assumed management of Poteat Hotels’ seven-property portfolio across North Carolina. The portfolio includes seven hotels totaling 711 rooms in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone, and High Point. The properties, which will transition to Concord…
Union Square Plaza Hotel's owner used Cloudbeds' open API to build custom AI-assisted rate and inventory management tools without a software development background, bypassing vendor roadmap constraints.
Two esteemed cocktail veterans reflect on the modern cocktail renaissance. The post Q&A: Michael and Zara Madrusan appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
Hotel Designs Pelican House – anchoring the bedroom moodboard Pelican House – anchoring the bedroom moodboard Pauline Brettell.
IRIS argues hotels can reclaim F&B revenue lost to delivery apps by adopting mobile ordering platforms, citing a 30%+ revenue uplift and an InterContinental New Orleans case study as evidence.
Wednesday brought Simone Puorto proposing technocentric, hybrid, and anthropocentric hotel models where choosing human staff over machines becomes a genuine luxury signal, Xavier Mufraggi of Generator on affordable lifestyle hospitality and doubling the portfolio to 30-40 cities by 2030, and the...
Royal Caribbean has announced year-round cruises in Europe in 2028-29 with the Rhapsody of the Seas. The ship will offer summer cruises with overnight stays in Egypt as well as winter getaways to the Canary Islands. The cruise line said in a press release that the season will give guests more ways to explore the...
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer’s newly renovated corporate headquarters has earned WELL Silver Certification, recognizing the company’s ambitious effort to create a workplace centered on sustainability and employee health, comfort, collaboration and productivity. When Excel Dryer set out to transform its East…
h2c's 2026 global study finds AI is used at 91% of hotel chains, but only 28% have a senior-led strategy and just 13% report measurable ROI.
166-room property owned by Simon Read More The post OTO Development adds AC Hotel Atlanta Buckhead at Phipps Plaza appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has signed a shore power purchase agreement with Transport Malta, enabling the company’s cruise ships to connect to Malta’s electricity grid while berthed in port. Through the shore-to-ship project, cruise ships can plug electricity from the shore to power onboard services,…
Viceroy's new multi-destination campaign features 10 local makers across Chicago, St. Lucia, Algarve, Sun Valley, and New York, with bookable immersive experiences tied to each property.
Enables tax validation, discrepancy detection, and automated sales and lodging tax return filing Read More The post Otelier, Avalara launch two-way tax compliance integration appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Ten percent back has become a common hotel reward, and what a company can afford to pay depends on what the customer is worth to it after checkout.
Some planners, however, will shift their strategies to prepare for higher costs, including moving meetings to alternative venues over traditional hotels, per Amex GBT.
Iceland's largest hotel group consolidates direct booking and GDS connectivity across 18 properties onto Aven's SynXis-based platform, adding Booking Engine, Corporate/Agent Tool, and GDS Distribution.
A four-layer performance framework moves hotels beyond RevPAR to connect commercial results with operating profit, EBITDA, CapEx, and return on invested capital.
Property is now managed by Avion Hospitality Read More The post HHP acquires Pittsburgh-area Courtyard by Marriott appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Reading Time: 3 minutesCzech Republic: Kempinski Hotels will open its Augustine Hotel in Prague in early 2027, set within an active 800-year-old monastery. The post Kempinski to open Augustine Hotel Prague following renovation of 800-year-old monastery appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.
As carrier exits and soaring jury verdicts boost premiums, there are several key actions hotels can take to reduce costs, experts share.
An experienced hospitality professional argues that operational expertise must be embedded in hotel development decisions from the outset, not consulted after design, budget, and strategy are already set.
IDS Next's FX Spa wellness ERP is now on Oracle Marketplace, offering two-way OHIP integration with OPERA PMS for real-time booking, guest profile sync, and folio posting.
The Port of Kobe has announced that after a record 143 calls in 2025, Kobe is set to maintain its performance for 2026, said Mitsuki Iba from the Cruise Promotion Division at the Port and Harbor Bureau, Kobe City Government (Port of Kobe). According to current berth reservations, that number is set to go up...
Booking already has tools that organize trips. Vayo's proposition is that AI can turn the itinerary into something more: a system that learns how you travel, watches the entire trip, and starts working before you ask.
Niyyah Coffee has opened Indianapolis’ first Deaf-owned coffee shop, designed around greater access, employment and interaction for the Deaf community. Opened June 27 near the intersection of North College Avenue...
Upper House's House of Healing program delivers city-specific, two-day curated wellness experiences across Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Shanghai via rotating practitioner residencies.
Lufthansa gets its gateway to Brazil, but Lisbon still holds the controlling stake – at least for now.
Three hotels under construction in the THP database, with 203 to 550 rooms each, take different approaches to welcoming families The post On the Radar: 3 Upcoming Family Hotels appeared first on THP News.
STOCKHOLM—Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, announced the launch of its Vingcard R-Series door reader. Suited for both indoor and outdoor use, Vingcard R-Series provides the opportunity to deploy security for locations where installing traditional door…
HOSPA's Revenue Management programme is profiled through Joel Graham of Goldsborough Hall, whose training led to expanded responsibilities covering sales, reservations, and revenue.
ETC and Interrail's autumn 2026 Barometer finds long-haul intent to visit Europe fell from 38% to 34%, but confirmed bookings are stable at 52% of intenders, up from 42%.
Revinate CMO Karen Stephens and EMEA MD Dylan Cole discuss moving from CRM and CDP to real-time data activation to drive repeat direct bookings and reduce OTA dependency.
ELAF Group, operating ELAF Hotels and JOUDYAN Hotels across Saudi Arabia, has deployed Canary's AI voice, messaging, upsell, and F&B ordering tools across its portfolio.
YOTEL joined the Hilton portfolio of brands, with 11 properties now bookable on Hilton.com; the partnership was celebrated with a sleep-focused consumer activation at Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
Opinion piece arguing that employee judgment, not policies alone, drives better service outcomes, using a hotel check-in story to illustrate training and empowerment gaps.
The Unlock Futures alliance, convened by The Bicester Collection with WTTC, ECPAT and the UN, has launched an Action Paper giving hotels, airlines and tour operators a practical CARE-ACT-SCALE framework to embed child protection into operations.
Virgin Voyages is introducing new flavors at its Beach Club at Bimini and refreshed menus and new dishes at two of its onboard restaurants. Michelin-starred chef Brad Farmerie will update the menus at The Wake while The Dock will feature new dishes, and Chef Rashida Holmes will introduce a Caribbean-inspired lineup at…
The piece argues that digital ordering in hotels should redirect staff time toward meaningful guest interaction, not reduce headcount, while stressing that system connectivity and operational coordination are critical to realizing those gains.
Canadian bakery and cafe company Purebread Brands has signed a letter of intent to acquire the cafe business of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Caffè Artigiano in a stock transaction valued at...
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Axiom Hospitality has launched Guild Hotels, its new London hotel brand, bringing together three properties in Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury and Marble Arch. The post Axiom Hospitality launches Guild Hotels across three central London properties appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.
The British group’s lifestyle brand spans more than 30 countries and has 134 projects in the pipeline, a new milestone announced on October 5, 2026. Acceleration now hinges on the resort segment and on a first line of branded residences, signed in Egypt.
Oriental Land Co. and The Walt Disney Company have revealed that the first ship for Disney Cruise Line Japan will be named the Disney Imagination. According to a press release, the Wish-class ship will offer itineraries in Japan from Tokyo starting in spring 2029. The companies stated that the newbuild “will be…
Jeddah hotels saw RevPAR surge 53.3% year-over-year in September 2026, with the Gulf Cup opening day driving peak occupancy of 78.3% and ADR of SAR688.72.
Carnival Cruise Line has added two more adults-only sailings to its 2027 lineup, expanding its SEA Cruises program. In an update shared by Brand Ambassador John Heald, Carnival said the new sailings are open for booking through October 16, 2026. The additional SEA cruises will sail aboard the Carnival Paradise and the…
The investment programme includes a new spa, dining venues, accommodation and leisure facilities, seven years after the estate was acquired by Depho Estates
Hakan Ozel will focus on commercial performance and operational strategy across the three European hotels
Wyndham's Ramada Encore brand crosses 1,000 operational keys in India with three new hotels in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Kochi, targeting pilgrimage and regional business travel demand.
The author argues that as automation becomes the default in hospitality, choosing human staff over machines may redefine luxury, proposing a framework of technocentric, hybrid, and anthropocentric hotel models.
Hotel Designs A warm welcome to the Singapore river – the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay A warm welcome to the Singapore river – the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay Sienna Shipton.
The Carnival Venezia has received funnel colors ahead of its winter season sailing from Port Canaveral, according to Carnival’s Brand Ambassador John Heald. In a social media update, Heald showed off the ship’s new livery, which now sports traditional Carnival Cruise Line colors. Along with the Carnival Firenze, the…
Old, briny watering holes in the city and its surrounding counties are keeping a decades-long legacy alive.
Exely outlines the revenue management gaps most common in independent hotels and compares three solutions: in-house hire, RMS implementation, and outsourced support.
The Royal Princess is currently wrapping up a repositioning voyage ahead of its debut in Southeast Asia. Having completed a summer deployment in Alaska, the Princess Cruises vessel will embark on a short season in the region following a drydock. The routine shipyard stay is scheduled for mid-October and will be…
Opening in 2027 at the entrance to Jim Corbett National Park, the property joins IHG’s 53 hotels in India and a pipeline of 110 more The post Garner Brand Adds 50-Room Hotel Near Jim Corbett National Park appeared first on THP News.
Phu Quoc’s peak-season hotel occupancy has surged above 90%, but a massive supply boom will test whether the momentum can last. CBRE says room-night demand must grow about 10% a year through 2030 just to maintain current occupancy — a tougher task after APEC 2027.
Interview with Stephanie Carvell, group revenue and distribution director
Ora Hospitality – the design-driven hospitality arm of global real estate leader Ora Developers – has announced the launch of […] The post Ora Hospitality to debut new ultra-luxury brand on Mykonos appeared first on Sleeper.
Generator CEO Xavier Mufraggi outlines plans to double the brand's 15-property European footprint to 30-40 properties by 2030, targeting city-focused young travelers with design-led, affordable hospitality backed by Brookfield.
Hotel Designs 360 Hotel – rooted in Icelandic heritage 360 Hotel – rooted in Icelandic heritage Pauline Brettell.
Barceló Hotel Group and Lamucca inspire two full-scale prototypes exploring, respectively, a more sensory, place-connected hospitality experience and a new urban restaurant concept that is flexible and social. The post HBA and Livit anticipate new ways of experiencing hotels and restaurants in the interihotel MAD26…
The #VATsTheProblem campaign – which is calling for 10% hospitality VAT - now has 401,250 signatures on its petition.
Snake Oil, a new bar from Matt Wilden, chef-owner of Mexican restaurant Perro, will open in Birmingham on Friday.
GCSTIMES outlines its sustainability credentials for hotel key cards and hospitality supplies, including FSC CoC, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and an EcoVadis scorecard.
Under stricter regulation across a fragmented travel market, executives overseeing AI in European travel operations are now being forced into nuanced and challenging conversations.