Leonardo Hotels survey of 2,000 UK adults finds 63% argue during holiday planning, with sleep disruption and budget disputes among top stressors affecting couples on city breaks.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Central Pattana, Thailand's leading listed real estate developer and a key subsidiary of Central Group, announces the signing of 25hours Hotel Bangkok, the brand's first property in Thailand, set in the heart of one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic and culturally charged cities. Scheduled to open in Q1 2029 as part of CenTRal cENtrAL, Bangkok's landmark new mixed-use destination, the hotel will introduce 25hours' distinctive approach to playful luxury to one of the city's most exciting new urban developments.
Hyde Hotels, Ennismore's free-spirited lifestyle brand, opens Hyde Mexico City Reforma today on the iconic Paseo de la Reforma, marking the brand's debut in Mexico with a 106-room hotel overlooking the Ángel de la Independencia and within easy reach of the city's most celebrated landmarks, galleries, restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Mondrian Cancún, All-Inclusive, the Mondrian brand's first all-inclusive resort, opens August 20. Located between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, the 400-room resort introduces a new approach to all-inclusive hospitality, centered on contemporary design, destination-inspired dining, entertainment and experiences rooted in the culture of the Mexican Caribbean.
Mountain Shore Properties today announces the opening of Hill Hall Hotel, a 40-room boutique hotel in downtown Fayetteville. A member of Design Hotels™, part of Marriott Bonvoy®, Hill Hall Hotel is set within the town's former high school and middle school buildings near New River Gorge National Park. The historic campus was extensively restored and reimagined, pairing preserved school architecture with warm, residential interiors, transforming into a gathering place for travelers and local residents alike.
Sue Decker will not seek reelection at Vail Resorts' 2026 Annual Meeting after 11 years, with the board shrinking to nine members before a new independent director search targets a return to ten in early 2027.
Hard Rock Hotel Malta, a highly anticipated upscale, five-star* destination, has officially opened its doors to the public following a celebratory guitar smash ceremony marking the group's first hotel on the island.
Trip.com data shows first and business class flight searches up 99% YoY and 5-star hotel searches up 57%, driven by Millennial and Gen Z demand for personalised, experience-led trips.
MGallery Collection, a portfolio of storied boutique hotels within the world leading hospitality group Accor, proudly announces the official opening of Financial City Chengdu – MGallery Collection, the brand's highly anticipated new address in Greater China. Nestled in the heart of Chengdu Financial City, a strategic district at the centre of Western China's financial, corporate services and high-end luxury sectors, the hotel enjoys a prime urban location at the crossroads of the city's economic and urban energy. As the third MGallery property in Chengdu, Financial City Chengdu - MGallery Collection further strengthens the brand's footprint in Western China's key cities, marking another important step in Accor's strategic expansion across the region.
Casas del XVI, a MICHELIN Key boutique hotel comprising eight restored historic houses in Santo Domingo’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ciudad Colonial, has just debuted under IHG’s Vignette Collection.
Crowne Plaza by IHG, one of the world’s largest premium hotel brands and a pioneer in blended travel, today announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square, its new Americas flagship property. Situated in the heart of one of the world’s leading business and cultural capitals, the hotel serves as a powerful expression of Crowne Plaza’s reimagined premium stay experience, reinforcing its position at the forefront of hospitality for today’s blended traveler who combines business, leisure and personal time within a single journey. With half of its global estate now new or recently renovated, Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square represents the latest milestone in the brand’s transformation of its estate.
The Lind Hotels is set to open The Lind Coron in 2027, marking the homegrown Filipino hospitality brand’s expansion into Palawan and a return to the destination where its story first began.
In the historic heart of Porto, with a privileged location overlooking the Douro River, Torel Private Collection reinvents the very notion of conventional hospitality. Conceived as a private residence, art permeates everyday life across its rooms, suites, and intimate salons, shaping guest experiences with bespoke furniture and iconic works by acclaimed international artists.
The St. Regis Singapore proudly unveils its reimagined Presidential Suite, a distinguished expression of contemporary luxury residential living elevated by the brand's signature butler service. Envisioned by acclaimed design firm FBEYE International, the 335-square-metre residence draws inspiration from the organic beauty, lush textures and botanical splendour of the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens — Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conceived as an exclusive private sanctuary, the suite harmoniously balances spaces for entertaining, relaxation and productivity, while seamlessly integrating sustainable design principles with uncompromising luxury.
U.S. Travel CEO Geoff Freeman, after a White House meeting with President Trump, calls for a target of 100M international visitors annually by 2030, projecting $81B in additional spending and 400,000+ jobs.
OYO parent Prism's GM Agent promises fully autonomous hotel operations, but raises unresolved questions on guest data use, Aadhaar privacy, and accountability as the company pursues a Rs 6,650 crore IPO.
Today, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced plans to reimagine the Borgata Tower, introducing a refreshed experience across all guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors and the tower’s main lobby, known as The Living Room. The $107 million project is scheduled to begin Sept. 13, with newly renovated guestrooms becoming available on a floor-by-floor basis beginning in October 2026.
Hotel Equities takes over management of three Lodgic Hospitality-owned Austin hotels, growing its Austin presence to seven properties and its Texas portfolio to 25.
HSMAI's Washington D.C. chapter hosts a $55–$75 half-day workshop on Sept. 10 covering hotel marketing fundamentals, demand generation, and commercial strategy using the CHDM credential as a framework.
After years of sitting on the buying side of these conversations, five things matter most to me. First, prove you understand hotel operations. Not in theory, but in how your solution performs at 2 a.m. when a system goes down and guests are waiting at the front desk.
Operational fit, clean integration, solid data protection, and measurable value across our properties and markets — that's the minimum expectation. Beyond those fundamentals, here's what, in my view, signposts the start of a genuine partnership: Show us the product.
From our perspective, before we seriously consider a technology vendor, we expect the vendor to demonstrate the following: Clear understanding of hotel operations and the business problem being solved.The solution must address a defined operational, commercial, guest-experience, or compliance challenge.
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