The Atzaró Collection Debuts: A New Era in Conscious Luxury Travel
The Spanish hospitality group unifies its international properties spanning Ibiza to Botswana under one brand identity, with new developments planned in Miami, Mexico, and Bali.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Global Portfolio with 20 New Members
The brand added properties across six continents, from Balinese villas to Colorado dude ranches, with bonus points offered to loyalty members.
Hotel 1550: Ditching the flag and turning independence into revenue growth
A San Bruno hotel moved from Days Inn franchise to independent operation, then consolidated multiple tech vendors into Cloudbeds' unified platform.
Boutique Hotels Defined: Unique Experiences & Differences
The $26.7 billion boutique hotel market is projected to reach $40 billion by 2030, driven by travelers seeking authentic, personalized experiences over standardized chain offerings.
By Emma Näpänkangas, M.Sc. Student in Hospitality Management, EHL
RMS Partners with PoB Hotels to Strengthen UK Luxury Hotel Offering
RMS will provide integrated reservations, operations and payments technology to over 50 Pride of Britain luxury independent hotels across the UK.
The Hotel Industry Has a Demand Origin Problem. It Has Been Misdiagnosing It for Twenty Years.
The author argues hotels have misunderstood their core challenge: controlling guest introductions, not just optimizing marketing channels or technology solutions.
By Andrew Paul, Managing Director, Americas Great Resorts
Aethos Challenges the Conventions of Luxury Hospitality in ‘The Rules Are Different Here’ Brand Campaign
Aethos unveils its second brand campaign featuring celebrity models at Aethos Mallorca, with Milan pop-up activations and programming across all properties.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has strong 2026 start with 29 hotels added
The collection adds properties across 29 destinations including first-time markets like Key West and Palm Springs, bringing total portfolio to over 700 hotels.
The Silent Twilight of The Greek "Filoxenia"
Small Greek hotels face closure as operational costs rise 30% by 2026 and short-term rentals now exceed total hotel bed capacity.
By Philia Tounta, General Manager, Apokoros Club Hotel & Villas
Dolce by Wyndham Expands U.S. Portfolio
Three new properties in Miami Beach, Palm Springs, and Hudson Valley bring the upscale brand to 90-240 rooms each with distinctive local design elements.
Independent Filipino brand 'The Lind Hotels' sets sights on Coron and Siargao as it builds a multi-island portfolio
The Filipino independent brand will open properties in Coron next year and Siargao later, expanding from its MICHELIN-listed Boracay flagship.
What 82 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park
ECG's analysis of 82 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park maintains a 4.8 rating with 87% five-star reviews over three years.
Manual vs. automated pricing for independent hotels: what's the real cost of doing it manually?
Case studies show independent hotels achieving 16-21% RevPAR increases by switching from manual to automated pricing systems.
By Femke Nollet, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
WorldHotels Launches WorldHotels Backdrop™: A New Collection of Outdoor-Inspired Accommodations
WorldHotels targets the $3.79B glamping market with three initial properties in Utah, North Carolina, and Honduras.
BLLA Announces "The Third Space Renaissance" as the Theme for the 2026 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference being held June 3 in NYC
The June 3, 2026 NYC conference will examine how third spaces like members' clubs and wellness studios are driving hospitality investment strategy.
WorldHotels™ Brings Norwegian Heritage to the Global Stage Through De Historiske Partnership
WorldHotels adds 25 Norwegian heritage properties through partnership with De Historiske, expanding its Scandinavian portfolio to 37 hotels.
Miramis Expands Its International Portfolio Across Italy and Sweden
The hospitality brand will open properties across Italy and Sweden by 2027, including agricultural estate La Capitana in Tuscany and historic Hasselbacken in Stockholm.
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas
Hyatt's luxury collection adds four distinctive properties across the Americas, including a renovated 1933 Santa Monica landmark and a Dominican Republic island resort.
BLLA's Investment Conference Brings Blank Rome LLP Into the Room
Blank Rome LLP joins as Partner-Level sponsor for BLLA's June 2026 conference in Manhattan, bringing hospitality legal expertise to the boutique hotel investment forum.
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Lifestyle Hotels: Catering to Modern Traveler Preferences
The global lifestyle hotel market is projected to reach $123.3 billion by 2033, driven by travelers seeking authentic experiences over traditional luxury.
By Stephanie Clemo, BOSC 6 Student and Hospitality Strategy writer, EHL