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Kasada Capital Management, a private equity firm backed by Qatar’s $524 billion sovereign wealth fund, expects to strike a hotel deal in Morocco in the first half of 2026, marking its entry into North Africa’s booming hospitality and tourism…
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In 2028, Los Angeles will become the center of global attention as it hosts the XXXIV Summer Olympic Games. Although the event is still several years away, in the tourism and hospitality industry, time moves differently. Preparing for such a…
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Resort hotels across Turkey have been abruptly shut down after authorities discovered thousands operating without the legally required national tourism licenses. This crackdown has caused significant disruption for visitors, many of whom arrived to…
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The terms sharia hotels and halal-certified hotel restaurants have turned out to be a misunderstanding for some lay people. Hotels with restaurants that have BPJPH halal certificates are often equated with sharia hotels certified by DSN MUI…
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RevPAR is a critical statistic for hotels. It always has been, always will be. But it has some gaps. Namely, it doesn’t quite fit in the modern world of hotels that’s focused on growing ancillary spend as well as the relationship between ancillaries…
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New developments across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other key areas reflect a strategic push to grow business, cultural, and leisure travel.
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When Bob van den Oord first joined Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) over 20 years ago, the group had five hotels and a handful of people working out of its Hong Kong office. “Today, we have 32 hotels around the world, four brands, over four…
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Before she hit it big in Charlie’s Angels and The Hunger Games, Elizabeth Banks was out here scrubbing toilets and yanking condoms out of drains.
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What trends do I see in hotel visual marketing today? The biggest one is emotional presence. In 2025, guests no longer respond to static perfection — they seek atmosphere. They want to feel what it’s like to be there before they ever arrive…
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International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions.
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At one point in his life, Ritesh Agarwal had 30 rupees in the bank. Today, as the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, he is one of the youngest billionaires on the planet.
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As travel habits shift and remote work unlocks new mobility, hotel investors are finding that smaller markets want a bigger experience. It seems that today’s guests aren’t just looking for a bed; they’re looking for atmosphere, design and a sense of…
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Booking.com’s infringement of EU competition law through price parity clauses has triggered a collective compensation claim by hotels across Europe.
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International development executives discuss the company’s recent Super 8 deal in Saudi Arabia, as well as APAC and Latin America development trends.
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Will your job exist in five years’ time? In the age of AI, it’s something many of us are asking ourselves, particularly as hospitality’s evolution picks up speed.
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Swiss food technology company Kitchenless is bringing its steam-heating system to hotel kitchens in the U.S.
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We break down each of Marriott’s more than 30 hotel brands, highlighting key differentiators and market positioning.
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While remaining a significant minority shareholder in Soneva after KSL takes control, the iconic concept creator said he will be back to develop new ideas.
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