With more than 100 dual‑brand properties under development, pairings like Hilton’s Home2 Suite by Hilton and Tru by Hilton dual‑brand are delivering flexibility for guests and cost efficiencies for hotel owners
Novotel Hotels and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have unveiled an exciting new initiative, the Novotel Legendary Rooms. This innovative project brings to life the legacies of iconic PSG players through immersive hotel rooms located in flagship Novotel hotels worldwide. Each Legendary Room offers an unparalleled blend of bespoke design, digital interaction, and memorabilia, celebrating the unique stories of these football greats.
Today, Massachusetts lawmakers, hospitality industry leaders, and survivor advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State Capitol to highlight the urgent need to implement human trafficking recognition training across the hotel industry.
The California Hotel & Lodging Association supports Gov. Newsom’s Executive Order extending the non-establishment of tenancy in Los Angeles County hotels to July 1, 2025 to give Los Angeles fire evacuees the ability to stay in hotels longer.
As it celebrates its 50th year, the United Nations specialized agency is reaffirming its founding vision of tourism for peace and security whilst also looking ahead to a more resilient and inclusive sector underscored by investments and innovation. At Messe Berlin, a UN Tourism Affiliate Member, UN Tourism again served as the bridge between public and private leaders and for the first time hosted a high-level summit featuring Ministers of Tourism from 23 countries.
Heralding the beginning of a new era, Kempinski Hotels have signed a landmark agreement to manage the Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence. In partnership with HRH Prince Luitpold von Bayern and the Royal Family of Bavaria, Kempinski will manage the private residence exclusively from 1 March, 2025.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, emphasizing the hospitality industry's economic contributions, workforce recovery, and regulatory challenges.
After a busy year of development, Sandos Hotels & Resorts is proud to debut upgrades at all four of its unconventional all-inclusive properties. Upholding its sterling reputation as a purveyor of premier hospitality on Mexico’s west and east coasts, the Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels’ new offerings showcase a brand-new upscale resort tower, new and improved restaurants and bars, elevated amenities, curated programming and more.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has passed 50 open properties in Japan – where it remains on track to double its estate following market debuts by three brands.
Adam Mogelonsky appeared on the “Most People Don’t” Podcast with Bart Berkey.
RIU Hotels & Resorts is continuing to make progress in the generational handover that began with the retirement of Carmen Riu in July 2024. Luis Riu, who is the company’s sole CEO since last summer, has decided to embark on a new phase of this process in order to engage the fourth generation of the Riu family in the company’s operations and commercial areas. These changes are the result of a long training process and fit the skills and characteristics of each family member. The ultimate aim is to strengthen the company’s leadership positions and maintain the balance and understanding between the family and the professional executives. This has been a feature of the company during its 70-year history.
Forbes Travel Guide(“FTG”)—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—last week revealed its 2025 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Professionals in the business travel industry look forward to an engaged and productive year, according to the first Business Travel Outlook Poll of 2025, released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). While shifting economic conditions, geopolitical concerns and technology-driven changes continue to be areas of uncertainty, the poll results show an overall positive industry trajectory with almost half (48%) of travel buyers expecting their companies to take more business trips in 2025, and nearly 20% more (57%) anticipating increased travel spending this year.
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts (Crowne Plaza) – part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) premium portfolio – continues to roll out its bold upscale hospitality vision through recent renovations across several prominent Americas hotels. The latest projects align Crowne Plaza’s modernized offerings with guests’ emerging needs and reaffirm its standing as a leading brand at the intersection of professional and leisure travel.
Hotel properties struggled under rising costs that outpaced revenue growth in 2024, challenging economic growth and job creation. Despite these issues, potential lies ahead, driven by key trends in guest spending, shifting traveler behaviors, and upcoming major sports and entertainment events, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) 2025 State of the Industry report produced in collaboration with AHLA Silver Partner Accenture.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, following its recent opening in Autumn, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand.
From 4 to 6 March 2025, ITB Berlin is presenting an even larger and more diverse LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1, underlining the growing interest in and importance of the LGBTQ+ tourism market. Numerous new exhibitors and prestigious events such as the Gender Equality Award, as well as a new A3M survey and fascinating panel discussions at the Educational Hub and ITB Berlin Convention round off the show.
Last week, Orient Express and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrated a highly symbolic dual ceremony, opening a new chapter for Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
Safestay (AIM: SSTY), one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, announces a trading update for the 12 months to 31 December 2024 (“FY24”).
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) announced another year of strong global growth, with a record 123,000 gross rooms openings, net rooms growth of 6.8% for the full year 2024, and over 577,000 rooms in the company’s development pipeline at year-end. Marriott continued to expand its product offerings across travel purposes and segments – from affordable midscale to luxury.