Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will continue to manage the property under a franchise agreement.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the global business travel industry, today called on the United States Congress to take immediate action to reach an agreement on a federal budget and quickly end the government shutdown.
Nothing compares to an adventure in the wild, yet all outdoor travelers know that finding new places to go and preparing for the experience is never easy. Whether it’s destination inspiration, choosing where to stay, or planning what to do, the process can feel overwhelming, and many travelers end up going to the same, familiar locations.
When traveling through Denmark, you quickly notice that the hotel experience reflects the country’s values and culture in some surprising ways:
Sun Siyam unveils a milestone transformation as it celebrates 35 years of Maldivian hospitality. More than a visual refresh, the brand (re)volution introduces a bold new brand statement anchored in The Home of the Maldivian Spirit, reinforcing the group’s position as one of the Maldives’ most culturally authentic resort operators. The transformation elevates guest journeys with new Signature Experiences introduced across all six resorts and strengthens direct relationships with customers.
Welcome to our annual report on the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brands. This is not just another ranking: over the past year, LTI - Luxury Travel Intelligence - has employed a meticulously defined assessment process, throughout which our rigorous algorithm evaluates the performance and values of luxury hotel brands.
Meyer Jabara Hotels is celebrating International Housekeeping Week (Sept. 14 to 20) across its portfolio of 45 branded and independent hotels in recognition of dedicated department professionals keeping its hotels clean, safe, and welcoming for guests every day.
Vacation rental platforms have transformed how people travel, offering convenient and flexible alternatives to hotels. But using these platforms comes with risks for both renters and hosts. Specifically, this sector faces significant security and trust challenges, primarily due to the inherent anonymity of online transactions. The Better Business Bureau estimates that more than five million people have lost money to vacation rental scams, and 43 percent of online shoppers have encountered bogus listings.
Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals — the rarefied few who can buy almost anything — are quietly disengaging from today’s short-stay luxury villa market.
Immersive experiences are not entirely new to hospitality and leisure—theme parks, destination hotels and resorts, and cultural attractions have long found ways to draw guests into unique worlds. What is changing is how properties are increasingly using technology to push those experiences further, creating spaces that blur the lines between the physical and digital and redefine what guests expect from leisure destinations.
Last year saw the emergence of a new spectacle, with local residents in some major European tourist destinations undertaking very vocal protests against tourism, often armed with water pistols, to provide an amusing and newsworthy nuisance to some visitors.
The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs of both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips.
Fairfield by Marriott, one of over 30 extraordinary brands in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has officially launched its product upgrade in China — including a new Chinese name that now carries the “Marriott” master brand, and the unveiling of its newly refreshed product design and guest experience. To meet the changing needs of modern Chinese travelers, the product upgrade enhances design, functionality, and service—offering an at-ease and comfortable stay that reflects the brand’s “Beauty of Simplicity” philosophy.
Recent headlines from Italy offered a stark reminder of the stakes involved in hotel technology. A data breach at an Italian hotel group exposed the personal documents of over 70,000 guests, a concerning failure of compliance and trust. Disruptive breaches are a symptom of a deeper problem: the continued reliance on outdated platforms. Relying on familiar technology creates a quantifiable business risk that leaders can no longer ignore.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new and improved DN & DNX V2 top-open safe line, designed with enhanced functionality, security, and aesthetics! As a result, we will be phasing out the current DN and DNX Top Open models by December 31st, 2025.
Safestay (AIM: SSTY), one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, is pleased to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement as the Group continues to execute against its growth strategy which includes delivering capital-light expansion opportunities.
BWH Hotels GB has reported a seven per cent jump in revenue in the first half of 2025 with leisure groups and MICE bookings two of the key drivers.
Endless dial tones, repetitive hold music and confusing phone trees — these are the last things you want defining a guest’s first impression of your hotel. Yet for many properties, especially those facing staffing shortages, missed calls and delayed responses are daily realities.
SilverDoor’s shareholder, Habicus Group (Habicus), and Synergy Global Housing’s parent company, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), today announce that the two businesses of SilverDoor and Synergy are to combine their operations and unite their respective brands.
The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events.