The article argues that empathy-driven management and employee wellbeing initiatives drive 21% higher profitability and up to 59% less turnover.
The expansion includes management of two iconic properties in Luxor and Aswan plus the brand's first luxury Nile river cruise, all opening in 2027.
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.
The article breaks down hotel distribution fundamentals, arguing that complexity stems from fragmented systems rather than the core concept of getting inventory to guests.
H World's new Hanting Inn brand targets conversions in lower-tier cities with reduced investment requirements and modular renovation standards.
Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Knight Frank report shows 94,500 hotel rooms under construction, with 75% focused on luxury segment as the Kingdom targets 150 million annual visitors by 2030.
Regency deployed Stayntouch's cloud PMS across 27 properties in two days per hotel, enabling mobile check-ins and centralized portfolio management.
The Masiuradze sisters explain their philosophy of slow, nature-first expansion at their Georgian resort, prioritizing authenticity over amenities to build year-round appeal.
The article outlines ten AI trends that will reshape hotel operations and distribution in 2025-2026, from schema markup requirements to agent-to-agent booking systems.
The author argues that AI now mediates between hotels and guests through search engines and booking platforms, making how AI understands hotels more critical than traditional competition.
JLL forecasts 2026 hotel investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability, and the Americas leading with 27% transaction volume growth in 2025.
Dreamscape took over management of two Holiday Inn properties totaling 215 rooms, with the full-service location featuring 38,000+ square feet of event space.
The collection, featuring items from Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, will be available through March 2026 and previews Raffles' broader retail expansion planned for fall 2026.
The author argues that revenue managers often delay decisions by requesting excessive data analysis when simple indicators would suffice for effective pricing choices.
The report shows 1,717 projects totaling 252,600 rooms across Europe, with early planning stage hitting record highs and luxury segment reaching historic project counts.
The South Carolina-based company operates hotels across the Southeast and Midwest, with recent openings including Element Charleston Airport and Hotel Avail in Arkansas.
Markos Chaidemenos explains how Canaves Collection balances family leadership, environmental restraint, and operational discipline to create distinctive luxury experiences on Santorini.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns implemented Shiji's cloud-based POS across all F&B outlets to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
New research shows 15% of consumers now use AI platforms like ChatGPT to shop for travel, doubling recent usage at the expense of traditional search.