Crescent Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic property owned by Whitestone Companies.
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Noble Investment Group CEO Mit Shah to Receive the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, will be the recipient of the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. The honor recognizes exemplary leaders who advance positive societal change across the lodging industry and the communities it serves.
U.S. Travel Warns of Thanksgiving Travel Chaos if Government Shutdown Continues
The U.S. Travel Association, joined by nearly 500 organizations and companies representing every sector of the travel industry, today sent a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action to reopen the government ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush.
GCSTIMES Limited-Edition Christmas Doll Key Cards to Spread Holiday Cheer
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes an opportunity to delight guests from the very first moment they arrive. Introducing our Limited-Edition Christmas Doll Key Cards, a creative, joyful, and highly collectible addition to the front desk experience.
Ian Schrager Receives SevenRooms Icon Award At The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 Ceremony
Ian Schrager, revered entrepreneur, hotel pioneer and nightlife visionary, received the SevenRooms Icon Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 Ceremony, an evening that recognizes best-in-class global hospitality, last night in London.
Infinitude Hospitality and Elegant Hotel Collection announce strategic partnership
Elegant Hotel Collection Asia Pacific, the pioneering performance-driven global soft brand dedicated to independent luxury hotels, announces a strategic business partner agreement with Infinitude Hospitality, a dynamic hotel operator and advisory firm active across Asia Pacific and Japan.
When Art Meets Data: What Michelin’s Keys and Guest Reviews Really Say
Why do some of the world’s most celebrated hotels receive lower guest ratings than others with fewer accolades? The answer lies in how excellence is defined. As Michelin’s new Key system expands globally, its view of what makes a hotel exceptional sometimes contrasts with what guests actually experience.
By Bruno Saragat, Sales Engineer, Shiji
La Vie Hotels & Resorts Expands North Queensland Portfolio with Management Rights Secured for Mercure Townsville
La Vie Hotels & Resorts has officially taken over the management of Mercure Townsville, reinforcing its strategic footprint in North Queensland’s hospitality sector.
Do You Support WTTC’s “Hotel Sustainability Basics” Framework?
As of August 2024, more than 5,000 hotels worldwide have been verified under the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) “Hotel Sustainability Basics” framework. Are you part of it? Let’s take a quick look at what’s driving this global movement.
Karan Mahesh Receives 2025 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South & Southeast Asia, STR CoStar, with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific during the HICAP event on 22 October 2025. The award recognizes an emerging leader in the hospitality industry who has demonstrated exceptional professional growth, leadership, and impact in the Asia Pacific region.
Hotels Aim to Source More Caribbean-Made Products, but Barriers Remain: CHTA Survey Identifies Opportunities and Challenges
The Linkages Survey is part of the ongoing work of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) Linkages Task Force, which is dedicated to advancing stronger economic integration between the region's tourism industry and local productive sectors. This initiative seeks to assess the scope and effectiveness of linkages-related activities undertaken by National Hotel and Tourism Associations (NHTAs) to strengthen trade ties between hotels and local farmers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and other enterprises supplying locally sourced goods and services.
GCSTIMES Halloween-themed doll key cards, where technology meets trick-or-treat fun.
Hoteliers, how’s your Halloween prep going? Between themed buffets, lobby cobwebs, and pumpkin lattes, we know your teams are in full swing. But this year, there’s something new arriving to open doors, literally.
Equality in Tourism Launches Fourth Edition of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award
Equality in Tourism, an international non-profit committed to advancing gender equality in the industry, has opened applications for the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2026. Now in its fourth year, the Award celebrates tourism and hospitality organisations spearheading more gender equal practices and promotes their adoption among industry peers.
From Wood, We Open Worlds
From the whispering orchards of Singapore to the golden dunes of Fujairah, from the sacred calm of Makkah to the coral-lit shores of Sharm El-Sheikh, a simple idea is taking root in the world of hospitality — thoughtful design with a lighter footprint.
World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony
The finest travel brands from across Europe have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy. The industry elite gathered at Forte Village Resort on the idyllic Mediterranean island for the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who among them had been crowned the best of the best.
East West Hospitality Expands Utah Portfolio with HOA Management of Stag Lodge in Deer Valley
East West Hospitality, an award-winning management company and leader in luxury vacation rentals and resort operations, has been selected to manage the homeowners association (HOA) at Stag Lodge, a premier ski-in/ski-out retreat in Deer Valley. Effective immediately, East West Hospitality will oversee all aspects of the property's operations, with a core focus on HOA management, further expanding its presence in Utah’s most sought-after mountain destinations.
Global Tourism Forum Honours Hala Matar Choufany with “Best Woman in Tourism Leadership” Award at 2025 Annual Meeting
Global Tourism Forum (GTF) has recognised Hala Matar Choufany, President of HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia, with the Best Woman in Tourism Leadership Award at its Annual Meeting, held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium.
RIU Hotels & Resorts "Gold Winner" at the SATA Awards 2025
The RIU Hotels & Resorts chain has been honoured at the latest edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the most prestigious awards recognising excellence in South Asia's hospitality and travel industry. RIU achieved the distinction of "Gold Winner" in the category of Leading Resort/Hotel Brand in South Asia.
UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development
From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism.
In a Digital World, a Simple Pen Still Speaks Volumes
In an era where digital check-ins and touchscreen menus dominate the guest experience, a surprising trend is quietly taking hold across the world’s most stylish hotels: the return of the pen.