Travel News Accor Links Loyalty With H World to Court Chinese Travelers
Accor is tying its loyalty program to H World’s 310 million members, giving Chinese travelers easier access to European hotels – and Europeans to China.
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Travel News Corporate Hotel Programmes Pivot to AI and Flexible Pricing, GBTA Study Finds
New research from GBTA and Radisson shows corporate travel managers are reshaping hotel sourcing strategies with AI tools, dynamic rates, and evolving procurement methods.
Travel News Why Some Hotel Owners Are Dropping Big Brands Like Marriott and Hilton
As franchise agreements expire, a growing number of hotel owners are choosing independence over the big-name flags, citing rising fees and shrinking returns.
Travel News One Washington Circle Joins Hilton's Tapestry Collection With Refreshed Identity
The long-standing D.C. property enters Hilton's boutique brand with upgraded design and enhanced guest benefits while keeping its residential-style layout.
Travel News Rental Escapes Expands European Portfolio with London and Mallorca Villas
Rental Escapes adds luxury villas in London and Mallorca, targeting families and groups seeking private accommodation with personalised travel experiences.
Travel News Dubai's Rove Hotels Expands to Saudi Arabia to Fill Mid-Scale Gap Before Major Events
Rove Hotels is moving into Saudi Arabia early to capture a structural shortage in mid-scale supply before Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup create an acute crunch.
Travel News U.S. Hotel Demand Is Rebounding Across Segments, Not Just Luxury
Ten weeks of data show strong demand from business and leisure travelers, signaling a broader recovery beyond the World Cup boost.
Travel News Apple Wallet Becomes a Live Trip Companion, Starting With Disney Resorts
Apple is expanding Wallet beyond payment cards and hotel keys, turning it into a dynamic trip dashboard with Disney as the first partner.
Travel News GUEXT 2026 Brings Hospitality Equipment and Machinery into Focus in Madrid
The 2026 edition of GUEXT in Madrid will expand its equipment and machinery segment, connecting manufacturers, distributors, and hospitality buyers.
Travel News AlUla Is Tripling Its Hotel Rooms to Chase 1 Million Visitors by 2030
Saudi Arabia's heritage destination is expanding its accommodation supply rapidly, betting on demand that already shows signs of momentum.
Travel News Marriott to Launch Branded Apartment Rentals Starting with W Hotels in Cleveland
Marriott is entering the branded apartment rental market, with W Hotels debuting residential rental units in Cleveland in 2027 as part of its luxury expansion.
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Marriott Names Sander Looijen as Vietnam Market Vice President
Marriott veteran Sander Looijen takes the helm in Vietnam after overseeing 22 properties in Bali, bringing two decades of Asia-Pacific leadership experience.
Travel News World Cup Week One: Hotels See Revenue Gains Despite Lower-Than-Expected Occupancy
The 2026 World Cup is driving up hotel revenue per available room across host cities, though occupancy numbers are falling short of pre-tournament projections.
Travel News Zucchetti Lets Hotels Accept Direct Bookings Through ChatGPT and Claude
Zucchetti North America's new connector suite enables hotels to process real-time bookings directly through AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.
Travel News Marriott Hotel Owners Push for Bigger Share of $1 Billion Credit Card Revenue
Fifty-one owners representing nearly 1,000 Marriott properties are demanding a larger cut of the company's co-branded credit card income.
Travel News Equinox Hotels Is Finally Expanding — It's Betting Everything on Sleep
The fitness-focused luxury brand is scaling from one Manhattan flagship to a global portfolio, hard-coding sleep as its core differentiator.
Travel News JW Marriott Appoints Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Global Brand Ambassador
JW Marriott names Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its first Global Brand Ambassador, reflecting India's growing influence in luxury hospitality.
Travel News RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Unify Hotel Ancillary Revenue Tech
The deal consolidates hotel upsell technology into one shopping cart and shared data foundation, aiming to fix years of fragmented non-room revenue tools.
Travel News The AI Discovery Gap: Why Your Hotel Is Invisible to Next-Gen Buyers and How to Fix It
New AI-powered search tools are reshaping hotel discovery, leaving properties that don't optimize for conversational queries and rich data invisible to travelers.
Travel News How The Barracks Hotel Sentosa Curates a Luxe Heritage Experience
The Sentosa property elevates guest stays through enhanced turndown rituals, personalised touches, and thoughtful details rooted in its colonial past.
Travel News Hilton Opens First Cave Hotel in Cappadocia's Ortahisar
Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia joins Hilton's Curio Collection with 36 rooms carved into ancient volcanic stone in Turkey's historic Ortahisar valley.
Travel News Hotels Spent $100 Million Fighting OTAs. Did It Actually Work?
A decade-long battle to reduce dependence on Expedia and Booking.com cost the hotel industry dearly, but AI agents may rewrite the rules entirely.
Travel News CoolRooms Promotes Patricia Martín to General Manager in Madrid
Patricia Martín has been promoted to General Manager of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in Madrid after advancing through multiple roles within the property.
Travel News Manish Jha Appointed General Manager of Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel
Anantara Downtown Dubai has named Manish Jha as General Manager, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the property.
Travel News Multi-Generational Villa Travel Gains Momentum Among Families Worldwide
Private villas are emerging as the preferred choice for families spanning multiple generations seeking space, privacy, and togetherness for celebrations and extended holidays.
Travel News Sun Siyam Makes Three Leadership Appointments Across Maldives Resort Portfolio
Sun Siyam promotes and appoints three executives to oversee operations at its Maldives resorts, signaling fresh leadership at Iru Veli and Vilu Reef properties.
Travel News US Hotel Bookings Rise Ahead of Summer Season as Demand Strengthens
American hotel demand is climbing heading into summer, with bookings, room nights, and daily rates all up year-on-year, and September showing particularly strong momentum.
Travel News Vishwajeet Singh Takes Helm of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity
Vishwajeet Singh brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.
Travel News Highgate Takes Over Lotte's New York Palace — How It Feeds the Next Deal
Highgate's acquisition of the New York Palace showcases how steady third-party management fees fund the risky business of buying and flipping distressed hotels.
Travel News Siringit Tarangire Camp Opens Eight Luxury Tented Suites in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park
Siringit Collection's newest camp brings low-impact luxury to Tarangire National Park with eight contemporary tented suites designed for East African safari.
Travel News The St. Regis London to Open in Mayfair This Autumn After Full Renovation
The St. Regis brand arrives in London's Mayfair with 193 rooms, new dining, wellness facilities, and a contemporary art collection after a complete renovation.
Travel News Accor Bets on AI to Automate the Invisible and Humanize the Visible in Hotels
Accor's AI strategy spans discovery, distribution, loyalty, and operations—but the boldest bet is using automation to free staff for genuine human connection.
Travel News Christophe Hilty Appointed to Lead Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco Ahead of 2027 Opening
The Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco has named Christophe Hilty as General Manager to oversee its pre-opening phase before its early 2027 debut.
Travel News Hotels Bank on Last-Minute World Cup Bookings as Tournament Approaches
Hotel operators across North America are waiting to see if soccer fans will drive a wave of spontaneous bookings as the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
Travel News FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino Advances Luxury Repositioning in Rome
Rome's FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is upgrading its public spaces and dining to transition from four-star to five-star luxury accommodation.
Travel News Forbes Travel Guide Unveils 37 Hotel Bars Across the Globe for 2026
Forbes Travel Guide recognizes 37 hotel bars across 18 countries for exceptional cocktails, service, and guest experience in its 2026 list.
Travel News IHG Sees Indian and GCC Travelers Fill Middle East Hotels as Dubai Slows
IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.
Travel News Mirai and STAAH Form Global Alliance to Sync Hotel Rates and Inventory in Real Time
A new API integration between Mirai and STAAH enables real-time synchronization of rates, inventory, and availability for accommodation providers worldwide.
Travel News Hoshino Resorts' Budget Brand OMO Flips the Hotel Script by Sending Guests Outside
Japan's Hoshino Resorts built a profitable budget hotel model that rejects the usual playbook: OMO properties make money by pushing guests to explore the neighborhood.
Travel News Lighthouse Launches Ernest, an AI Assistant to Help Hotels Price and Compete
Lighthouse's new AI assistant, Ernest, aims to simplify revenue and commercial decisions for hotels — if it can avoid becoming just another dashboard.