Finca La Bobadilla, the iconic 73-room luxury estate set on a magnificent 350-hectare private landscape in the Sierra de Loja, is now open following a meticulous design-led renovation by Único Hotels.
Wednesday brought a sharp argument that hotels are staging AI for appearances rather than results, strong April U.S. performance data, and booking signals showing domestic travel demand surging well ahead of summer. A wave of property openings and a critical read on Booking.com's partner pitch rounded out a content-heavy day.
A new lifestyle escape has arrived in Kuwait as Ray by Cloud 7 officially opens its doors in Mangaf, bringing together modern design, relaxed coastal living, curated dining experiences and community-driven hospitality overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
The piece argues hotels deploy visible AI features without redesigning underlying operations, creating "AI Theatre" that impresses owners but fails to improve business metrics.
Field research across hotels in Italy and Australia shows culture-specific behavioural nudges can cut breakfast buffet waste by up to 30%, with direct cost savings and stronger ESG reporting.
A Holiday Inn Portland sales director shares how her team uses Knowland data to prospect for group business, monitor competitors, and build relationships that convert to bookings.
A 2026 strategic assessment of Gulf hospitality arguing that giga-project corrections mask a deeper, more durable shift toward heritage-led, authenticity-driven luxury that will define global hospitality trends through 2030.
EHL's Dr Sowon Kim uses AI-powered role-play avatars to train hospitality leaders in high-stakes interpersonal skills, and discusses loneliness, empathy, and her Women in Leadership programme.
The St. Regis London is set to debut in the heart of Mayfair this autumn, bringing the storied legacy of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to one of London's most coveted addresses. Following a full renovation, the hotel occupies a landmark position at the intersection of Bond Street and Conduit Street, on the doorstep of the city's most distinguished fashion, art and cultural destinations.
Indonesia's G.H. Universal Hotel in Bandung tops Tripadvisor's 2026 Best of the Best Hotels list, determined by traveler reviews and ratings submitted throughout 2025.
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR growth of 4.4% year-over-year in April 2026, with St. Louis leading Top 25 Markets on occupancy gains and Miami posting the strongest ADR increase at +12.5%.
HSMAI Europe's newly launched AI Advisory Board, chaired by TrustYou's Ben Jost, will produce white papers, case studies and education content covering AI content strategy, direct channels and hotel tech architecture.
Renovations only justify higher rates when they shift guest perception through place-specific design, not competitor-benchmarked aesthetics.
Two hospitality tech experts break down why PMS selection is now driven by API openness and integration ecosystems, with practical guidance for independents and multi-property operators.
A Shiji Insights Podcast conversation with Cendyn's Head of Solutions Engineering examines how the PMS is evolving from a transactional platform into the execution layer for guest intelligence and personalization.
KAUAʻI, Hawaiʻi – Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i, Curio Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle resort debuting on Hawai‘i’s “Garden Island” later this year, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2026. The property will represent Curio Collection by Hilton’s arrival in the Aloha State.
Miraval Resorts & Spas has announced the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, marking the brand’s first destination outside the United States and a defining milestone in its global evolution.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Mandi. The 100-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in the state and support its continued expansion across high-potential commercial and transit destinations in North India.
A critical reading of Booking.com's partner messaging argues its "protection" pitch to independent hotels masks a platform dynamic where independents are the foundation being guarded for Booking's own benefit.
InterContinental Grand Ankara – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio – has opened its doors, following an extensive transformation of one of the city’s most iconic addresses. Marking a new era for luxury hospitality in Türkiye’s capital, InterContinental Grand Ankara joins the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, continuing the brand’s legacy of pioneering new destinations in every corner of the world.
To discover more content beyond these 20 pages, please use our search feature or browse by category.