A practical guide for procurement and operations managers covering linen thread count specs by property tier, amenity kit decisions, par stock formulas, and supplier evaluation criteria for US hotels.
An analysis of the hotel sale leaseback model examining structural trade-offs, governance requirements, legal risks, and return structures for developers, operators, and unit owners.
Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, has announced the launch of Capri by Fraser, Kensington / London, set to open in summer 2027.
Danubius Hotels continues its growth: from 1 October 2026, the current H2 Hotel Budapest will join the hotel chain under the name Danubius Hotel District V. With the addition of the 157-room city-centre hotel, the number of hotels in the Danubiusportfolio will increase to 17.,
A strategic read on villa discounting, arguing that repeated rate reductions signal positioning or presentation gaps rather than price problems, and erode long-term rate integrity.
ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 65-key hotel under the Storii by ITC Hotels brand in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, further strengthening its presence in one of North India’s most cherished leisure destinations. The signing reinforces ITCHL’s commitment to expanding its presence across distinctive destinations, bringing to travellers experiences that celebrate the character of each place through authentic, immersive and thoughtful hospitality.
Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds 18 major US summer sports events projected to draw 4M+ attendees, with $259M in accommodation spend and bookings averaging 62 days in advance.
With the announcement of Van der Valk Hotel Köln am Dom, Dutch hotel group Valk Exclusief is offering an early preview of one of its most important German openings planned for 2028.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala. This is a conversion and expansion project.
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a practical guide for Associations and PCOs, addressing the gap where 66% see sustainability as a priority but fewer than 34% have embedded it into operations.
Minor Hotels, a global leader in hospitality with more than 640 hotels, resorts, and branded residences across 67 countries, today announced the signing of Anantara Jadcherla Hyderabad Resort, a 37-acre waterfront development in southern India’s Telangana state. Scheduled to open in 2029, the resort is Ashya Group’s first hospitality project.
CBRE's Nordic hotel market update for September 2026 shows record visitor numbers, EUR 751m in investment across 22 deals YTD, and RevPAR growth across all four countries led by Stockholm at +12.0%.
Research shows 84% of U.S. customers say AI service should always include easy human access, suggesting hotels and businesses can differentiate by making human support a feature, not a fallback.
As guest expectations for instant response accelerate, hotels face a shrinking window to resolve issues privately before they become negative public reviews.
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe simultaneously acquires four former Revo Hotels across Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund, adding 1,328 rooms spanning its Leonardo Smart and Leonardo Royal brand concepts.
The article examines how integrating PMS and POS data gives AI systems the combined context of guest stay and spend behavior to support real-time, event-driven operational decisions in hotels.
Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, today unveiled the design vision for The Nell New York, the forthcoming Nell Hotels property opening in fall 2027 at 10 Rockefeller Plaza. The 134-room hotel will be the first and only hotel within Rockefeller Center and New York City's only Relais & Châteaux property, bringing Nell Hotels' signature approach to warm, personalized luxury to one of the world's most recognizable cultural landmarks.
HOSPA acquires the 20-year-old National Hotel Marketing Conference from Martin Evans, with the next edition scheduled for 27 May 2027 at Hilton at St George's Park.
New Orleans Marriott today announced one of the most significant property transformations in its recent history: a full guest room renovation and a reimagined M Club, bringing a new level of contemporary comfort and style to one of the city's most iconic addresses. Located at 555 Canal Street in the French Quarter and near Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome, the hotel sits at the intersection of celebration and innovation.
Robert A. Rauch, a 50-year hospitality veteran, releases a 20-chapter book covering hotel operations, revenue management, AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and leadership development.