David Marriott, chairman of the board of Marriott International, settled a decades-old pronunciation debate this week during an event with loyalty members at the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Md…
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David Marriott, chairman of the board of Marriott International, settled a decades-old pronunciation debate this week during an event with loyalty members at the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Md…
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Luxury Hotels Are Launching Elevated Cruise Ships and Calling Them ‘Yachts.’ But Are They?
At first glance, the difference between a cruise ship and a yacht seems obvious. One conjures images of a floating city built for the masses; the other, of exclusivity and intimacy. But now some of the world’s most prominent hotel brands are…
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Hotels get in on the experience economy
Hotels are betting big on the experience economy and are revamping their digital platforms to become travel marketplaces that curate and sell memorable moments alongside their rooms…
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Zedwell Capsule Hotel Piccadilly Circus opens with 1000 individual sleep capsules
Zedwell, London’s pioneering, sleep-centric hotel brand, has redefined the capital’s hospitality scene with the launch of Zedwell Capsule Hotel Piccadilly Circus, offering seamless stays from just £30 per night. Sitting directly above Piccadilly…
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Few places are as dramatic or revealing (or, unfortunately, filthy) as a New York City hotel room. But this fall, you can rest assured that the filthy part won't be part of a new immersive play that will unfold in very close confines behind a hotel…
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For god’s sake, spare me from business hotels with personality
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
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Inside Whisky Maker Ardbeg’s Whimsical New Hotel in Scotland
Single-malt whisky maker Ardbeg just stepped onto the hotel scene.
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Mayfield launches offering hoteliers ‘a third way’
Designed for hotels that want the flexibility of independence with the support, systems and scale of a modern platform, Mayfield provides operational freedom, access to global markets and a wide range of systems and advanced technology to increase…
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Lotte Hotel Launches Kimchi Stew HMR, Expanding Kimchi Business for Global Market
Lotte Hotel & Resort is accelerating its kimchi business expansion and has newly introduced a home meal replacement (HMR) kimchi stew. The strategy is to leverage its global chain to start full-scale overseas exports from next year…
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‘The White Lotus’ Headed To France For Season 4 – The Dish
Welcome to Le Lotus Blanc — The White Lotus creator Mike White and HBO have zeroed in on France as location for the upcoming fourth season of the hit murder mystery comedy-drama series, sources tell Deadline. A rep for HBO declined comment…
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Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?
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As Colossus Falls, So Falls the Brand
You know the saying: "As Colossus stands, so shall Rome. When Colossus falls, Rome shall fall. And when Rome falls, so falls the world." Well, the same is true of brands.
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Olga Polizzi, Deputy Chairman and Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels
As a new chapter unfolds at The Charles Hotel in Munich, Olga Polizzi, speaks candidly about the nuances of revisiting an existing project, the value of creative partnerships, and the subtle shifts in guest expectations…
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He bought the world’s oldest passenger ship — and spent $18 million turning it into a hotel
In 1914, two years after the Titanic embarked on its ill-fated maiden voyage, the steam-powered SS Medina rolled off the shipyard at Newport News, Virginia.
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A British restaurant is launching the UK’s first water menu
The French are known for their love of fine wines. La Popote, a French-style restaurant in northern England, is no exception.
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How Much Should Hoteliers Be Spending on Marketing?
With the 2026 budgeting season around the corner, the question of marketing investment has once again become front and centre. In a recent Hospitality Net Viewpoint Max Starkov set the stage by highlighting a striking imbalance: while U.S…
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Even Babies Are Welcome at the Spa at These Ultra Luxury Resorts
What was once an exclusively grown-up domain is now being marketed as a multigenerational wellness experience appropriate for stressed teenagers, curious elementary schoolers and even toddlers and babies. Gone are the days of dropping your children…
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The Missing Star in Your Hotel Review? Sleep Quality
As you book your next summer vacation, go ahead and dream about the views, the food, and the spa. But maybe ask one more question: How many stars would you give your last hotel for sleep?
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How Local Activations and Community Engagement Drive Hotel Success
I used to treat ADR and RevPAR as gospel—twin pillars holding up the temple of “successful” hotel management. Then a six‑year‑old shuffled into our lobby, laced his fingers through Santa’s glove, and whispered that we were the only place he’d get to…
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Still Pitch Slapping? Let’s Fix Your Hotel Tech Sales in 2025
Why your hotel tech sales strategy is annoying buyers and what to do instead
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Please hold, your upgrade is coming: 10 promising European startups focused on hospitality
Hospitality is built around people. It covers everything from restaurants and hotels to guesthouses and campsites, focusing on how visitors are welcomed, served, and looked after. It is a day-to-day, operational sector that relies heavily on timing…
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In conversation with: Tatiana Sheveleva, CHAPI Design – on designing Luminara
Luminara is the newest addition to the Ritz Carlton superyacht portfolio, and has been making a splash as it set out on its maiden voyage. Design studio CHAPI Design is the creative force behind the public spaces gracing the decks – we spoke to…
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Meet Martin Brudnizki, the Most Sought-After Man in Luxury Hospitality
Martin Brudnizki is the gilt-edged interior architect making playgrounds for the super rich. As he unveils his latest project in Hong Kong, Prestige meets the most in-demand name in luxury hospitality…
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Is AI Killing Your Hotel Sales?
Why Agentic Search Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules and How to Keep Up
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