The WEF's TTDI 2026 ranks 110 economies on tourism readiness across infrastructure, policy, and resilience, with Japan leading and Asia-Pacific dominating the most-improved list.
Field & Stream Lodge Co., backed by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners, will convert former Shilo Inn and Holiday Inn Resort properties in Bend and Big Bear into adventure-focused lodges opening in 2028.
An opinion piece exploring how hotels can integrate Blue, Green, and Happy design concepts with the 95:5 rule and the three-places framework to address evolving guest wellbeing expectations.
Landingplace Hotels launched Borderless Hotel Alliance, a platform giving independent hotels access to tech, distribution, and loyalty resources without requiring a brand change, signing a Virginia Beach property as its first member.
Explora Journeys signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard to build its first luxury river ships, with sales planned to open in 2027.
AI assistants like ChatGPT now retain guest preferences across trips, reducing hotels to a set of conditions rather than named properties, reshaping how future bookings are influenced.
KKR has sold 16 Four Points Flex by Sheraton hotels across 11 Japanese cities to an unnamed global institutional investor, following a renovation and repositioning program launched after its 2024 acquisition from Unizo Holdings.
Thursday brought Accor launching ALL Concierge across 1M+ pilot conversations in 11 languages on five platforms including WhatsApp, a four-party study finding 54% of travelers use AI for trip planning while only 22% of DMOs offer AI capabilities, and a World Panel viewpoint on middle management as hospitality's most underdeveloped leadership layer. A 7% PMS API score for most vendors, Lighthouse on generic AI versus purpose-built hotel platforms, and a ten-property day from SIRO Miami to Chania rounded out the session.
MGM Resorts' Board reaffirms its standalone strategy after People Incorporated withdrew its acquisition proposal, citing Las Vegas leadership, regional properties, BetMGM, and MGM Osaka as key value drivers.
Newport Hospitality Group and owner Roch Capital are renovating all areas of the Hilton Garden Inn Frederick, with completion expected in early spring 2027, drawing design inspiration from the region's history, agriculture, and winery culture.
Supercity Aparthotels MD Philip Houghton shares how a six-month PMS selection process, including input from institutional lenders, led to a migration that unlocked faster adoption of new technology partners.
Opinion piece examining the strategic, commercial, and contractual tensions luxury resorts face when opening pools or F&B venues to non-resident guests, including operator selection and fee structures.
Conrad Hotels expands its 1/3/5 program globally, offering concierge-curated one-, three-, and five-hour cultural experiences across properties on five continents.
A revenue management lecturer argues that hotels over-index on algorithmic pricing while ignoring behavioural economics principles like loss aversion, anchoring, and choice overload that drive actual guest booking decisions.
IRIS UX designer Jobie Yip outlines six UI design principles for hotel digital menus and guest directories to reduce friction, improve discoverability, and increase guest spend.
Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”) is pleased to announce the signing of SIRO Brickell, Miami, the first SIRO hotel and branded residences in the United States. Slated to open in 2030, the property will anchor Miami's vibrant Brickell district - a dynamic hub where business, culture, and wellness converge - marking a bold new chapter for the SIRO brand.
Lighthouse argues that generic AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT lack the live commercial data, revenue management logic, and autonomous routines needed for hotel commercial strategy, positioning its Ernest platform as the purpose-built alternative.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Jorhat, Club Road in Assam. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel offers seamless access to key commercial hubs, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers.
Elewana will open the highly anticipated Ngorongoro Explorer Lodge in June 2027. Located at the highest point of the eastern rim, the property offers one of the most elevated vantage points on the Ngorongoro crater rim, providing privileged bird's-eye views of the caldera, including spectacular sunrise scenes.
Corinthia Group announces that it will develop a landmark ultra-luxury hotel and branded residential project on Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos in partnership with Carolina Partners Ltd., further advancing its international growth through third-party management, strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and development.