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.
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.
Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), a hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, acquires the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. This expansion marks the 16th hotel in Highline’s portfolio and its first in the state of Florida.
50 Best has announced its first-ever extended list of hotels ranked from No.51 to No.100. The list recognises even more properties than ever before, as voted for by The World's 50 Best Hotels Academy. The list spans 24 different territories, 40 cities and includes 13 independent hotels.
The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen among the more than 7,000 hotels in The MICHELIN Guide selection to identify those offering the most exceptional experiences.
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company headquartered in Virginia with regional operations in South Florida and an asset portfolio valued at more than $775 million, today announced its newest third-party management contract for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville.
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will assume management of the MiM Hotels portfolio, effective November 1. These distinctive properties will be incorporated into The Meliá Collection, the company’s curated selection of unique, character-rich hotels.
It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding—costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending.
To propel its next phase of growth, Outbound Hotels has named CoralTree Hospitality as its exclusive operating partner, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to intentional expansion through expert collaboration.
Leading global hospitality management company, Valor Hospitality Partners, is expanding its Americas portfolio into the Ohio market with the addition of The Summit Hotel, an existing premier independent hotel in Cincinnati. Valor will bring its global independent luxury experience to the property and will join Marriott International’s family of brands with the property's conversion to a Le Méridien, bringing the timeless sophistication and European flair of the brand to ‘The Queen City’ for the very first time.
Waterford Hotel Group, a national leader in hospitality management, today announced the addition of two distinguished properties to its growing portfolio: the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi, and the Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Renegade Hotels, the newly launched focus-service platform from Rebel Hotel Company, has reached a key milestone just four months after its debut - ten hotels are now operating under the Renegade umbrella, spanning brands from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice Hotels. This rapid growth comes as Renegade prepares to make an appearance at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona this week.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), through its cause-led arm the GBTA Foundation, has announced the 2025 WINiT Top 50, honoring industry leaders, rising talent and corporate champions who elevate and celebrate women in the business travel and meetings sector.
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, has assumed management and operations of the Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District. This dual-branded property marks First Hospitality’s fifth multi-brand hotel and expands the company’s Chicagoland presence to 16 properties.
Peachtree Group’s (“Peachtree”) hospitality management division has added six new hotels to its growing third-party management platform, underscoring the company’s ability to deliver best-in-class operations for hotel owners nationwide.
White Lodging, one of the hospitality industry’s leading hotel development, ownership, and management companies, has begun managing The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina. This partnership reflects an alignment of values between White Lodging and The Shepherd Hotel brand, both of which are committed to a culture of caring and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.
The U.S. Travel Association released its updated Travel Forecast, projecting little growth in travel spending for 2025 but a significant decline in international inbound travel—a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence.
Rebel Hotel Company, a leading hotel operator, is proud to announce the addition of the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel to its growing portfolio of managed properties. Located in the heart of Maitland Center Office Park, the property features newly renovated guest rooms, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and a resort-style outdoor pool, making it a premier choice for business and leisure travelers alike.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is pleased to announce the awarding of its prestigious 2025 “GBTA Navigator Award” to Member of the European Parliament Nikolina Brnjac (EPP, Croatia) for her advocacy contributions to the business travel industry.
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer protection.