Mahjong clinics and retreats are growing at hotels
At luxury hotels across the country, a new kind of evening activity is appearing alongside winetastings and wellness classes…
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Love the scent of your luxury hotel? Buy a bottle and take it home
Luxury travel has a new currency: feeling. Destination still matters but so does the sensation that lingers long after departure. Emotion, not acquisition, now defines the modern travel experience, and hotels are extending that connection beyond…
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Congratulations and/or apologies to Hotel Stella Montis
An Italian hotel sharing a name with an Arc Raiders map is enjoying a flood of 5-star reviews from players praising the loot in its 'surprisingly charming' Seed Vault and its 'eventful' Night Raid nightlife…
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Make Your Family Trip to Japan Stress-Free with Celestine Hotels Parent Time Service
Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management has rolled out a new service aimed at enhancing the travel experience for international families visiting Japan. The service, Parent Time, is designed to cater to the needs of parents traveling with children…
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Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices
Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices.
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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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Proceed with caution: navigating AI in the hotel industry
Integrated Resort Advisors Principal and HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductee, Scot Campbell, is recognised as a pivotal figure in the hospitality technology landscape.
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Forbes vs. Michelin vs. 50 Best: Which Hotel Rankings Really Matter
Stars, keys, scores, lists…everywhere you look, hotels are being ranked…
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This is the Difference Between Sharia Hotels and Halal-Certified Hotel Restaurants
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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The middle market embraces lifestyle
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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Student housing shares lessons with hospitality
The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is one of real estate investments fastest growing sectors, with funds increasingly drawn by its high yielding models and favourable demand dynamics…
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A Fireside Chat with Reggie Aggarwal, CEO CVENT
The 2025 Penn State Hospitality Executive of the Year Award Ceremony and Keynote Speech on April 8, 2025, featured a warm welcome from Dr…
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Wayne Lappage loves virtual cards – in principle. “The benefits are huge,” says the global commodity manager for travel and expense at mobility IT systems company Yunex Traffic. “You get enriched data; you’ve got better control in terms of spend…
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Better Sleep, Better Business: How WaverBed CEO Mark Baird is Helping Hotels Turn Rest Into Revenue
With an estimated 1 in 3 adults experiencing sleep disorders and the sleep technology market projected to add over $400 billion by 2028, the hospitality industry stands at the cusp of a revolution in guest experience…
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An AI-powered hotel is coming to Las Vegas
With a base price of $300 per night, Otonomus hopes to mimic the Airbnb model—but with more AI-enabled customization.
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Grupo Vidanta, the leader in luxury hospitality and world-class entertainment in Mexico, proudly announces the official launch of VidantaWorld, a brand-new universe of luxury vacation experiences that aims to revolutionize the global travel and…
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Travel agent’s chatty AI call-handlers take off
Recordings of eight million conversations helped create robot staff who don’t need sleep — including Donnie, who recommends a ‘beautiful’ stay in Washington DC
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Game On: The Rise of Competitive Socialising in Hospitality
In the bustling world of hospitality, trends come and go. But one recent development stands out for its unique blend of entertainment, interaction, and social engagement: competitive socialising.
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