U.S. Hotels State of the Union October 2023 Edition
A Pictorial Update on Our Latest Thoughts and the Facts and Figures Influencing Our Industry.
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India Aims To Attract More Tourists By Implementing Hygiene Ratings For Hotels
Hotels and homestays in India will be ranked for sanitation and hygiene in the first such exercise by the Union Tourism Ministry. The idea behind the proposal is to give tourists more comfort and choices…
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With Halloween nearly upon us, UK holiday experts Park Holidays have conducted research into the number of ghost sightings myths and legends across the UK’s popular staycation locations to uncover which is the most haunted…
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How To Leverage The Power Of Influencer Marketing For Your Hotel
Are you a hotel owner looking to breathe new life into your marketing strategy and attract more visitors to your establishment? If so, you’re in the right place…
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Shuttered New Mexico Ski Area To Be Reopened By New Operator
Sandia Peak Ski Area, a New Mexico-based ski resort that hasn't operated since 2022, has entered a joint operating venture agreement with Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), a conglomerate that plans to reopen the once-shuttered resort…
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The independently-owned flag will expand on a curated, invitation-only basis, creating a luxury community where individual hotels receive tailored service…
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Wyndham Rejects Choice Hotels’ Takeover Bid That Could Shake Up Budget-Hotel Industry
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts said its board unanimously rejected an unsolicited proposal from Choice Hotels International to acquire the hotel chain for $90 a share in cash and stock…
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Oracle (ORCL) Cloud Empowers Minor Hotels' Guest Service - By moving to the cloud
Oracle ORCL recently announced that Minor Hotels is enhancing the operations of 100 of its properties by implementing Oracle OPERA Hospitality Cloud…
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IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal with a signing in the Algarve
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, premiers its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand in Portugal, with the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico…
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A hotel worker's 3-hour commute tells the story of LA's housing crisis and her strike
Brenda Mendoza was born and raised in Los Angeles' Koreatown, just a 10-minute drive from the upscale JW Marriott hotel where she's been working for 14 years…
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I spent a night at the first location of Hilton's new Tempo hotel brand in New York. My expensive Wellness Room with a Peloton and convenient amenities was one of the nicest I've stayed in…
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Real Talk: Do hotel rankings actually matter?
As the Michelin Guide prepares to rate hotels, and the World’s 50 Best Hotels just celebrated its inaugural list, we take a closer look at hotel rankings from two very different perspectives — and how they matter…
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Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM
Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia…
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Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott & Radisson Form Procurement Alliance
Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and Radisson have formed with two procurement organizations, Avendra and Entegra, a Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP)…
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Hospitality Asset Managers Association οpens 2023 Student Case Competition
BOSTON, MASS. – Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association announced that it has begun accepting submissions for the 18th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition…
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Jin Jiang, Leading Hotel Giant in China, Embarks on Hotel Sustainability Basics Journey with WTTC
This collaboration emphasizes the pivotal role of sustainability in meeting the changing demands of travelers and preserving our planet. The announcement was made during the inaugural visit of Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, to China…
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Hotel staff launch ‘shave it or save’ it fundraiser
Staff members of three FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels have launched a SHAVE IT OR SAVE IT fundraising campaign to raise $40,000 for WOWS Kids Fiji, a well-known charity dedicated to providing support for families with children living with cancer and…
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Bailey replaces Mattson as president & CEO of Castle Hospitality Group
Castle Hospitality Group has selected Matt Bailey to succeed Alan Mattson as President & CEO of the Hawaiʻi-based hotel, condo resort and vacation rental management company, effective Oct. 6, 2023…
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