Officials of Landingplace Hotels, a hotel franchisor built by operators for operators, today announced the launch of two midscale, conversion-focused brands aimed at solving the real challenges hotel owners face, from rising costs and staffing shortages to rigid brand standards and shifting guest expectations.
How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the first time, together with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, ITB Berlin has conducted a survey among queer travellers. While Canada and Spain are consistently perceived as safe, social acceptance in Germany remains rather cautious, despite equal legal rights. The USA on the other hand reflects a deep divide – where regional differences are evident. A3M has now published its latest LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2025 documenting developments worldwide.
According to a new report from Euromonitor International, a data analytics company, global business travel is poised to rise over the next four years driven by increased corporate travel spending, strong demand from small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and the continued adoption of managed travel solutions. The report, commissioned by Navan, the leading all-in-one business travel and expense management solution, also provides an in-depth look at key trends and survey results about the global business travel market.
On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Reconciliation Bill, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which is a budget reconciliation law passed by the 119th United States Congress and includes tax and spending policies. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is pleased to see items it had advocated for included in the final bill signed into law. GBTA has worked closely with policymakers to put in place measures to strengthen the efficiency and safety of U.S. and international inbound business travel and sees these policies as positive and a necessary step forward. The new law delivers on these GBTA advocacy priorities for business travel, as recently shared with U.S. policymakers:
In this panel-style episode moderated by Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA, with Lukasz Dabrowski, Senior Vice President, Global Supplier Relations, and Kari Wendel, Vice President, Meetings and Solutions, for HRS, as they unpack:
Lanson Place, the hospitality brand synonymous with refined elegance and elevated residential lifestyle, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025 and marks three decades as a pioneer in extended stays. From its beginnings in Kuala Lumpur to a growing regional presence with nine properties, Lanson Place has gained distinction and acclaim for its signature residential-style design living spaces, intuitive service, and personalised guest experiences. With a nuanced understanding of today’s globally mobile travellers, Lanson Place continues to expand thoughtfully into destinations that reflect the changing rhythms of work, lifestyle, and local connections, while reflecting the increasing need from guests for longer stays.
New research published today by MMGY Travel Intelligence in partnership with the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) provides a comprehensive look at the travel habits, challenges and expectations of European travellers with mobility and accessibility needs or requirements.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils its Winter 2026–2027 itineraries, introducing an expanded portfolio of luxury yachting experiences across French Polynesia, Hawaii, and Asia-Pacific aboard Evrima and Luminara. Sailing from October 2026 through April 2027, the season will feature 32 new voyages, reflecting the luxury brand’s continued global momentum and ongoing commitment to providing access to the world’s most sought-after regions.
The Safe Destinations Challenge aims to protect both tourism destinations and the people who inhabit and visit them. Over the past 50 years, Europe has faced more than 1,700 climate, fire, weather, and water-related hazards resulting in over 160,000 lives lost and economic damages exceeding half a trillion US dollars. In this context, strengthening preparedness and crisis response capacity has never been more urgent.
European hospitality leader The Social Hub has unveiled one of Europe’s biggest rooftop gardens as it officially opens two major public parks in Florence and Rome amid ongoing plans to reimagine how hotels serve cities.
As family travel continues to evolve, The Neighborhood Hotel remains at the forefront—offering comfort, convenience, and closeness for multi-generational trips. The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy feature 35 thoughtfully designed one‑ and two‑bedroom suites, all within walking distance to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The new property delivers a seamless blend of practical amenities and heartfelt, tech forward hospitality.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA), a leading owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
The company reaffirms its leadership in the tourism industry in the Merco Empresas 2025 ranking for the thirteenth consecutive year
As managed hotel programs undergo a period of rapid transformation, companies and their corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source, negotiate and manage hotel stays. Travel buyers are looking to embrace more flexible rate strategies, modernize request-for-proposal (RFP) processes and adapt to the expectations of a next-generation workforce—all while navigating rising costs and persistent program gaps.
Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today unveiled its first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report. A multi-month effort spanning two industry-wide surveys of hundreds of hotel owners and property developers, the findings paint a picture of an industry that, despite the tumultuous news cycle, remains confident in its resilience and long-term growth prospects.
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand's growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites' continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced today a partnership to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they expand, innovate and grow.
Hospitality businesses can increase the perceived value of their internships by incorporating meaningful coworker socializing experiences and professional relationships for interns, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.
Sports-tripping – the trend whereby people travel specifically to watch sporting events, participate in competitions or build sports into their holidays – is taking centre stage in business travel, according to a new survey by Hyatt1.