Peak travel seasons represent some of the greatest opportunities for hotels to grow revenue and to strengthen guest loyalty. They also expose operational

RLA Global's 2025 Wellness Real Estate Report finds Minor Wellness hotels outperforming Major Wellness on ADR, RevPAR, and GOPPAR simultaneously

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Private real estate developer DAMAC Properties is set to unveil the sixth and final tower of Chelsea Residences by DAMAC.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Independent hotel and restaurant collection Relais & Châteaux has added 10 members across the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Mexico and the US.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—According to a new survey released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), travelers are finding creative ways to stretch their budgets by choosing destinations closer to home, re-considering their mode of transportation, and seeking hotels with amenities like complimentary breakfast and loyalty rewards to help offset costs. The survey found that while 57 percent of Americans said travel costs more than it did last year, a majority (56 percent) still plan to […]
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ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported another week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 11. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 5-July 11, 2026Percentage change from comparable week in 2025Occupancy: 67.6 percent (up 0.7 percent)ADR: $166.04 (up 4.5 percent)RevPAR: $112.18 (up 5.2 percent) Among the top 25 markets, Miami, Florida, saw the highest increases in ADR (up 37.6 percent to $232.47) and RevPAR (up 38.0 percent to $157.00) thanks to the World Cup quarterfinal […]
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Stephanie Smith advises hospitality professionals to prioritize core digital fundamentals, such as website optimization and data hygiene, before pursuing artificial intelligence initiatives to ensure effective technology integration and maximize operational benefits.

A new survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) reports that most Americans plan to take summer vacations in 2026, with many adjusting their travel habits in response to increased costs.

Hotel Designs
A duo of summer openings from Wilde
A duo of summer openings from Wilde
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Chapter Chianti marks its second opening within the Chapter Italia portfolio
Chapter Chianti marks its second opening within the Chapter Italia portfolio
Sienna Shipton.

How do AI platforms book hotels? 8 in 10 travellers now want AI assistance when searching for their next hotel. By most projections, this number is only set to increase. Tools like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT present a shortlist of relevant hotel options based on a user’s stated needs and desires, complete with live rates […]

Discover how SiteMinder, the hotel industry’s leading platform, is using AI to power internal development and produce smarter distribution and pricing solutions for customers.

CHICAGO & LONDON (July 16 2026) – World of Hyatt is taking its place courtside as the official hotel sponsor of Laver Cup London 2026, bringing World of Hyatt members and tennis fans elevated...

CHICAGO, IL [July 15, 2026]: The JdV by Hyatt brand, alongside Highline Hospitality Partners, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Lowline Hotel, now welcoming its first guests to...

Hotel loyalty membership hit a record 675 million last year, growing more than twice as fast as room supply — yet most marketing budgets still chase strangers while the guests who already chose you sit unused

The net rate you give Booking's brands is about to reach far more shelves you can't see. Folding those brands into one B2B engine turns the group into a wholesaler at scale.

Yes, you can rest during a Houston layover. The terminals stay open overnight, Terminal C has private suites you can book by the hour, several lounges offer showers, and there’s a hotel connected right to the airport. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is one of the country’s busiest connecting hubs, so whether you’ve got three hours […]

A day-use hotel is a hotel room booked for a set daytime window, usually around six hours, instead of overnight, often at up to 75% off the nightly rate. For couples, it’s one of the simplest ways to trade a crowded café or a busy house for private, uninterrupted time together. You get the room, […]