Bvlgari Hotels shine spotlight on Italy’s women of organic wine
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has launched a new global wine list celebrating 22 pioneering Italian women in organic viticulture, uniting luxury hospitality with sustainability and empowerment.
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R&R at 10: How the way we book holidays has changed
Given how tumultuous the last decade has been, it’s fair to say that the ability of tour operators to adapt to circumstances has been pushed to the limit.
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The hidden revenue hack hotels are using to end the year strong
Recent reports from major hotel groups highlight declining results amid economic uncertainty. Tourism-dependent properties are seeing shrinking bookings, unpredictable weather and fewer travelers. But amid these challenges, one revenue driver is…
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Refining assets, cutting costs: How China’s hotel industry seeks value growth
Cushman & Wakefield has released its 2025 China Hotel Industry Market Investment and Value Insights report.
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Hilton’s Nassetta ignores noise, bets better years ahead
Geopolitical and economic turmoil “noise” be damned. Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta is willing to bet 2026 hotel performance will be better than 2025, and 2027 will be even stronger than 2026…
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Who will take on Trump branded residences in India?
Trump Residences Gurgaon, launched in May, sold out all 298 units in five hours, developer Tribeca trumpeted on its website. Featuring two 51-story towers, it is the Trump Organization’s fifth branded residences project in India, a market it entered…
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Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
An Iraqi diplomat is in hot water after being accused of stealing towels from a Jordanian hotel. Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has taken up the case, and even an Iraqi tribe has become involved.
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Hotel subscriptions are becoming popular but are they worth it
With industries like airlines to chain restaurants now selling subscriptions to their regular customers, hotels have become the latest to enter this space with membership programs in which one can pay a monthly or annual fee to get access to…
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United Airlines Can’t Find Hotels Willing To Take Its Flight Attendants – Here’s Why
United Airlines is reportedly struggling to find hotels that will take its flight attendants during layovers, according to the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) which represents more than 25,000 crew members at the Chicago-based carrier…
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Why Hospitality Education Needs a Reality Check
For much of the late twentieth century, hospitality education was a model of how academia could work hand in hand with industry. The UK led the world in creating postgraduate programmes that balanced academic rigour with real-world relevance…
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KOKO HOTELS and Hotel Wing International Unite Under a Single Brand
Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minacia Co., Ltd., which merged in December 2024, announce the integration of its three original brands, KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International and Tenza Hotel. As of September 2025, all are operated under the unified…
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The Kingdom is poised to witness a massive expansion in its hospitality sector by developing 362,000 hotel rooms to cater for a projected surge in tourism, with 150 million domestic and international visitors expected by 2030…
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Don’t Leave the Golden Window Open Too Long
Exclusive Feature: Imagine walking into a shop to ask about a product that has caught your attention, and you are most likely to buy it.
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Cuba's tourism shift: international chains to lease state hotels
For Cuba's tourism sector, which has been struggling recently, a significant shift is underway: the government has approved a new policy that allows international hotel chains to lease properties owned by the state…
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Why mountain resorts are a huge treasure trove
The diversification of holiday destinations is a major trend in leisure hospitality as travellers seek new experiences beyond the beach, unique locations away from the crowds and cooler temperatures in times of heatwaves. And mountain resorts stand…
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Latin American construction pipeline surging
Latin America’s hospitality sector is experiencing solid construction activity that reflects growing confidence in the region’s tourism and business travel prospects, according to the latest data from Lodging Econometrics…
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Meliá Hotels turns to universities to solve workforce challenge
Spain’s Meliá Hotels International is taking an education-first approach to one of the hospitality sector’s most pressing problems — the shortage of skilled workers.
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M&A trends show path to growth for investors and brands
Hospitality brands are leading the pack in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year, but an improving macroeconomic climate could see more real estate investors pile in, according to experts in the sector…
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