Aman at Sea has appointed Ertan Vasvi as captain of the Amangati, the brand’s first ship set to launch next year. Developed through a joint venture between Aman and Cruise Saudi, the 94-guest Amangati is set to depart Palma de Mallorca on May 7, 2027 for its debut season in the Mediterranean, followed by a...
Service Properties Trust hired Sonesta to operate 68 of the hotels it owns. But an unsolicited offer for those hotels has created uncertainty. Meanwhile, Sonesta has cut corporate staff.
The transatlantic corridor is seeing durable demand, and companies will have opportunities to gain a competitive advantage by deftly adapting to competing shifts simultaneously.
The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has announced that its INSPIRE 2026 conference will feature dedicated sessions on investment and development, signaling an increased focus on financial and project planning topics for luxury hospitality professionals.
QURO Bangkok Riverside, a 62-room hotel formerly known as The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, has opened on Phra Arthit Road in Bangkok’s Bang Lamphu neighborhood as Thailand’s first Unscripted by Hyatt property.
Signia Hilton Savannah has topped out, with the highest structural beam placed on the nearly 200-foot-tall, 444-room hotel scheduled to open in 2028.
Minto Communities USA closed on a 1,318-acre property in Texas City for Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay, an active-adult community with approximately 3,500 residences.
The HVS forecast anticipates a strong fall meeting and convention season, following a very solid summer. ADR is the star this year, with a robust stock market and a propensity to book more luxury and upper-upscale stays, lifting the overall average well beyond initial expectations. Other factors currently impacting…
Silversea’s 2026-27 Antarctica season, featuring the first departures of the Silver Endeavour from King George Island and the Silver Wind from Puerto Williams, Chile, will give guests an early preview of The Cormorant at 55 South. Silversea will hold the official grand opening of The Cormorant at 55 South on November…
Hotel Zephyr's GM details how Canary's AI Voice handled 800+ calls in a single month, cutting hold times and freeing staff, while Dynamic Upsells generate $130K in annual ancillary revenue.
Terence Ronson examines how hotels are responding to the rise of AI agents, focusing on the operational, guest experience, and workforce implications of adopting or resisting artificial intelligence technologies in hotel environments.
Greg Leonard, general manager, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, was approaching his 47th year with Hyatt Hotels when he spoke to LODGING about what he’s seen and done during the long career he continues to enjoy with the company. Leonard also shared his perspective on the hospitality industry—those…
HOTREC has outlined its position on the European Commission’s second-stage consultation of social partners on the Quality Jobs Act, calling for an approach that promotes good working conditions while safeguarding the competitiveness of Europe’s hospitality sector.
Seabourn has announced the launch of “Earth & Ocean,” a culinary philosophy that combines global gourmet ingredients with destination-inspired dining. Seabourn said that the philosophy will shape menus, programming and experiences across each ship, bringing together local flavors, gourmet ingredients and personalized…
Rikki Cavanagh outlines how hotels can increase total revenue by customizing pricing, inventory, and marketing tactics for each distribution channel, emphasizing the need to analyze channel-specific costs, demand patterns, and guest segments to optimize profitability.
A new wave of hospitality-focused AI startups is attracting industry attention by offering tools designed to automate guest communications, personalize services, and optimize operational processes for hotels and accommodation providers.
Caribbean technology experts have identified the top five artificial intelligence innovations and strategies expected to impact the region's hospitality sector in 2025, highlighting AI's increasing role in shaping operational and guest service priorities for hotels and resorts.
Hospitality technology providers are increasingly integrating property management, payment processing, and guest experience tools into unified platforms, enabling hotels to simplify operations, enhance personalization, and respond to rising guest demand for seamless digital interactions.
When mega-events land in peak season, success comes not in higher volume, but in earned media and positive sentiment.
Cloudbeds has integrated Meta’s Muse AI travel demand data into its platform, enabling hoteliers to access real-time destination demand insights directly within their property management system to inform pricing and marketing strategies.
Femke Nollet discusses how independent hotels can improve profitability by shifting from reactive to proactive pricing models, enabling earlier identification and capitalization on high-demand dates to maximize room revenue.
BOSTON, Massachusetts—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it arranged the sale of Ocean Point Inn, a 61-room oceanfront hotel in East Boothbay, Maine. The recently renovated hospitality property encompasses 42,890 square feet across 17 buildings situated on approximately 12.5 acres overlooking Linekin Bay…
Hotel wireless connectivity gets noticed twice: when it costs extra, and when it does not work. A growing share of business travelers do not get to notice it at all because their employer’s security policy will not let them connect in the first place. Many travelers have experienced connectivity challenges: a call…
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has added The St. Pete Beach Suites in Florida and The Essex Resort & Spa in Vermont to its portfolio, extending its network of independent hotels and resorts in key leisure destinations.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide has appointed Heena Patel as Chief Revenue Management Officer, signaling a focus on enhancing revenue strategies and operational performance across its vacation ownership portfolio.
Hilton has announced its intention to transfer its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, a move aimed at aligning with its long-term growth and capital market objectives.
Julie Shainock outlines how the corporate travel sector is moving toward orchestrated, unified platforms that connect booking, expense, and management processes, signaling a significant operational shift for hotels and travel providers aiming to better serve business clients.
RoomPriceGenie's 2026 survey of 450 senior hoteliers finds AI pricing adoption at 53%, but trust remains low, with only 10% willing to let AI make most pricing decisions autonomously.
Dr. Joseph John, a former nuclear physicist who helped introduce and redefine Indian-grown coffee in the United States, died Sept. 15. He was 88. Known throughout the industry simply as...
Cushman & Wakefield argues that rising capital costs, operational complexity, and earlier exit planning are collapsing the traditional linear hotel investment lifecycle into a continuous, interconnected cycle of decisions.
Summer heat and drought brought hospitality’s use of water into sharp focus. The industry is betting on simple fixes like aerated showerheads and less laundry — the question is whether more structural but costly measures can scale.
BANGKOK—The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with strategic content creator Content With Purpose (CWP), has launched Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose, a new digital film series examining how tourism can create meaningful and lasting value for destinations, businesses, communities and travelers…
Tuesday brought Henri Roelings reporting that Kempinski CEO Barbara Muckermann and at least six C-suite executives have departed as shareholders explore a potential sale of the 74-property group, Jill Dassen's Destination AI Forum 2026 recap finding broad AI readiness but a persistent implementat...
Hotel Designs Sneak peek – new interiors revealed at Grosvenor House Suites Sneak peek – new interiors revealed at Grosvenor House Suites Pauline Brettell.
HIALEAH, FLA.—Walk-in coolers and freezers are engineered for long-term performance, but like any commercial refrigeration system, reliability depends heavily on proper planning, installation, maintenance, and day-to-day operation. Over the years, many of the customer service calls, warranty claims, and preventable…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for the Norwegian Bella, which will offer seven-day round-trip Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona, Spain beginning in May 2028. Onboard, the ship will offer new experiences, similar to those on the Norwegian Aura, which is the company’s latest vessel due for…
NEW YORK—Newsweek has released its list of America’s Greenest Companies 2027. The five companies landing on the list under “Hospitality” include Aramark, The Cheesecake factory, Chipotle, Choice Hotels, and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Under “Real Estate Services”: Sunstone Hotel Investors. As environmental responsibility…
Set to add more than 12 hotels in 90 days Read More The post Sandpiper Hospitality accelerates portfolio growth appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, introduces Alto, a soft-to-the-touch, multiuse velvet available in a full spectrum of colorways—from bold, expressive hues to understated neutrals. Made with recycled content (66 percent Postconsumer Recycled…
CRAWLEY, ENGLAND—Roam has secured a major new hospitality contract to deliver EV charging infrastructure across 14 U.K. hotels owned by ProsperCap Corporation Limited, which is listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange. The provider-fully funded project will see Roam install a total of 170 EV charging…
Thoughts from Christina Trauthwein Read More The post AI can’t beat the human touch appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
A reflective post-event piece on Destination AI 2026, noting broad hotel industry readiness for AI but a persistent gap in practical implementation knowledge.
In this Good Morning Hospitality bonus episode, Wil Slickers sits down with Sam Shank, co-founder and former CEO of HotelTonight, at Skift Global Forum to discuss how AI agents could reshape online travel distribution. Shank explains why AI-driven booking could challenge the sponsored search model that has fueled…
Opinion piece arguing that luxury hotels lose repeat guests not to competitors but when personal knowledge of those guests disappears with departing staff, eroding the relationship that protected rate.
Dorchester Collection appoints Richard Cooke as general manager of the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, effective 1 January 2027. He comes from Rocco Forte Hotels, where he led operations in the UK and Northern Europe.
AI discovery is moving closer to transaction. Travel brands must become legible to machines without surrendering the memory, service, and loyalty advantages that set them apart.
Less than a year after opening, a Haraz Coffee House near Syracuse University in New York has closed as the local operators face a lawsuit filed by the coffee chain’s...
All-suite property opened in 2019 Read More The post PMZ Realty Capital closes $10.2M loan for Staybridge Suites Pecos appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The October issue features a cover story on how hotel designers are shifting from Instagrammable to experience-driven concepts, an article on Sloan Dean's new AI-focused management company, our latest Hot Topics session, the Sources of Funding Report and more. Read More The post Hot Off The Press – October 2026…
The hotel management company is scaling its U.S. portfolio by adding four new brands as well as hotels under existing extended stay flags.
TORONTO—Four Seasons detailed recent additions to its global portfolio, including openings, newly transformed hotels and resorts, and residential offerings. New Properties Upcoming Openings Renovations The post Four Seasons Highlights New Properties and Upcoming Openings appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
Instead of taking a traditional approach to ad production, the company went from brief to delivered assets across 15 destinations in just four weeks.
Mandarin Oriental's MO.RE platform sets a 2050 net-zero pathway, introduces climate-risk profiling per hotel, and commits to biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community programs across its portfolio.
A heavy-duty farm scale from American Scale Co. is expanding into the coffee industry, appealing to coffee producers and roasters. Priced at $1,200, the LE Scale is a rugged wireless...
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndonesia: SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Drupadi Management for SONO Moon Bali Seminyak, a 225-room lifestyle hotel targeted to open in Q1 2027. The post SONO Moon to debut in Bali early 2027 appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.
Industry executives discuss where to find opportunities Read More The post How hotels can maximize revenue across the property appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Panelists discuss ways to turn underutlized areas into profit generators Read More The post Hot Topics—Beyond rooms: Finding new hotel revenue appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Kempinski's CEO Barbara Muckermann and at least six other C-suite executives have departed, as shareholders explore a potential sale of the 74-property luxury group.
First hotel for the brand in Missouri Read More The post Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis debuts appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
On October 20, Amex Travel announced the reintroduction of its longstanding cruise program as the American Express Cruise & Yacht Collection. The announcement was made before the updated program launches online on October 22. Amex Travel said in a statement that the new name and identity reflect how the portfolio has…
With numerous hotels formerly operated by Revo Hospitality now available, Leonardo sees and opportunity to expand The post Leonardo Signs Multiple Hotels in Germany appeared first on THP News.
8 of the 10 properties on AAA's inaugural Diamond Top 10 Casino Hotel List use the Agilysys platform, which integrates PMS, POS, payments, and guest engagement across resort operations.
Terence Ronson outlines a 2027 AI budgeting framework for hoteliers, covering usage-based cost tracking, workforce investment, rolling forecasts, and governance tools like Decision Envelopes and AI Override Rates.
A 210-room Kimpton is going up in Fredericksburg, Texas, as the anchor of a 22-acre mixed-use development in Texas Hill Country The post Project of the Week: Kimpton Fredericksburg appeared first on THP News.
Rising stars warn soaring employment costs threaten entry-level roles for next generation
Hilton and Scandic Hotels Group signed a multi-year strategic agreement to develop Hilton-branded properties across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, with a 284-room Copenhagen airport hotel slated to open in 2029.
The Luxury and Hospitality Career Index 2026, surveyed 451 alumni of Glion Hospitality and Luxury Business Education and Les Roches Hospitality Education between April and August 2026
Two hospitality social ventures, Albergo Etico and Label Gamelle, show how business models can embed social inclusion as a driver of profitability rather than a trade-off against it.
The North Berwick property opened on 20 October following a transformation into a pub with 12 boutique bedrooms
Howard Field has served on the board of Springboard UK and helped establish HOSPA
Floating hotel in Leith secures both European and Scottish titles at industry awards
Paragon Studio is taking hotel fitness out of the basement with In-Suite, a range of fitness equipment designed for guestroom-based […] The post Paragon Studio unveils In-Suite collection appeared first on Sleeper.
Carnival Cruise Line adjusted the itinerary of the Carnival Spirit due to adverse weather conditions on the West Coast. According to a statement sent to guests, a visit to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, that was scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, had to be cancelled. The Carnival Spirit is currently offering a…
Cruise Industry News looks into key drydock projects taking place across the industry in October. Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber Cruise Line: Margaritaville at Sea Capacity: 2,720 guests Tonnage: 103,000 Year built: 2003 Drydock Period: September 26, 2026 to TBD Shipyard: Harland & Wolff (Belfast, Northern Ireland)…
Park Hyatt Milan's Head Chef Joshua Acquaviva will bring Neapolitan-rooted Italian cooking to Alila Kothaifaru Maldives for a ten-day residency at Pibati Sul Mare, including intimate pizza-making sessions for up to eight guests.
The Corporacion de Puertos del Conosur has announced the start of the 2026-27 cruise season at the Port of Valparaíso, which includes 30 scheduled calls through April 2027. The organization views the 25 percent increase over the previous season as good news for Chile. The corporation said in a press release that the…
Tauck is in the middle of its most ambitious river cruise expansion yet, with four new riverboats in two years adding 30 percent more river capacity since 2025. The Lumière on the Rhône and the Serene on the Seine launched in the spring of 2026, and two more ships are coming in 2027, CEO Jennifer...
Corazul Cruceros is positioning its onboard product around a relaxed atmosphere tailored to the South American passenger, according to COO Camille Appeldoorn. Operating the Buenavista, the company will launch service in Brazil during the 2026-27 season, offering cruises from Santos and Rio de Janeiro starting in late…
The Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder recently repositioned to the West Coast after wrapping up Disney Cruise Line’s two-ship season in Alaska. Both ships arrived in Vancouver for the deployment in May, kicking off a series of weeklong cruises that also included visits to destinations in Canada’s British Columbia. As…
For several weeks, if not months, tensions appeared to be building within Kempinski over the direction set by the CEO appointed in 2024. The ruling family of Bahrain, the group's majority shareholder, must now choose a new leader and sign off on the group's strategic course.
There's a widespread misconception about travelers looking for sustainable options. Rather than being vanishingly rare earnest eco-seekers, there are part of the mainstream and often pragmatic in their choices.
Royal Caribbean changed the itinerary of the current cruise onboard the Oasis of the Seas due to adverse weather conditions. Sailing from Cape Liberty, the Oasis-class vessel was initially scheduled to offer a seven-night cruise to destinations in the Bahamas and Florida. According to a statement sent to guests before…
Europe’s overtourism fix depends on two systems it doesn’t control: AI search that favors the obvious, and overly complicated transport that discourages the curious from visiting less familiar places.
The Michel Reybier Hospitality group opened La Réserve Firenze on October 16, six serviced apartments set in the Palazzo Segni, a Quattrocento palace. The group’s first Italian property, it arrives in a city where luxury openings and reopenings total around 280 keys between April 2026 and 2027.
The graft never took, and the transformation launched two and a half years ago by Barbara Muckermann, Kempinski's Group CEO, failed to show up sufficiently in the results. Her departure marks yet another chapter of instability at the group, which she led as its fifth chief executive in ten years.
Cheval Collection launches a refreshed brand identity and new booking platform, including a corporate portal and a first-of-its-kind tiered member discount structure within the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty alliance.
Hotel Designs Axiom Hospitality unveils Guild Hotels – a new London brand rooted in craft Axiom Hospitality unveils Guild Hotels – a new London brand rooted in craft Sienna Shipton.
Auberge Collection has unveiled a first look at The Knox, Auberge Collection, a new urban retreat in the heart of […] The post First Look: The Knox, Auberge Collection appeared first on Sleeper.
Agoda has doubled its luxury supply and five-star searches are rising. Until it shows bookings, there’s no hard proof the platform can sell luxury.
Scheduled to open in March 2028 near Gran Vía, a heritage office building conversion joins a growing luxury hotel pipeline in Spain The post 67-Room Luxury Hotel Planned for Central Madrid appeared first on THP News.
Hotel Designs SANIPEX GROUP announces partnership with Tom Dixon SANIPEX GROUP announces partnership with Tom Dixon Pauline Brettell.
In this Skift Take Sessions episode, recorded at the Skift Creator Summit during Skift Global Forum, Sarah Dandashy sits down with Adam Lovick, founder of First Class Jerk, to discuss how he built a travel brand around irreverent storytelling, video, and photography. Lovick shares how his family’s history in the…
The author argues that hotel key cards, typically functional objects, can be designed with local motifs or phrases to prompt guest curiosity and drive meaningful conversations with staff.
Norwegian Cruise Line will announce details of the last vessel in its Prima-class series on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. In a teaser published on its social media profiles, the company said the new ship will be revealed at 9:15 a.m. eastern standard time. Norwegian noted the newbuild will be the “grand finale” of the…
The Port of Seattle marked the completion of its 2026 cruise season on Sunday, October 18, 2026, according to a press release. Topping last year’s record, the cruise schedule delivered an estimated $1.2 billion in regional economic benefit while providing more than 5,120 individuals direct and indirect jobs throughout…
The author argues hotels should apply the same weekly pace-reporting discipline used for rooms to function space, combining event and room revenue into a shared view for better group decisions.