With so much attention given to the business of running hotels efficiently, we may forget that it’s the emotional core of giving guests incredible experiences

Hotel marketing budgets are under pressure from every direction. Google Ads cost more every quarter, OTA commissions keep climbing, and social media

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Investment firm Victory Group has purchased the luxury resort Cameron House, located near Glasgow, from KSL Capital Partners. 
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Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored] BWH Hotels drives growth for independent UK hotels through global reach, loyalty, and effective marketing.
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ATLANTA, Georgia—Davidson Hospitality Group announced that it has been selected by Hersha Hotels & Resorts to manage Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection, a 357-room oceanfront resort in Miami Beach, Florida. The property, originally opened in 1940 and designed by renowned architect Roy F. France, includes four food & beverage venues; two pools, a fitness center, and more than 6,200 square feet of indoor-outdoor event space. Under Davidson management, the property will undergo a phased […]
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DENVER, Colorado—Stonebridge announced that Paul Eckert has been appointed as chief operating officer. In this role, Eckert will oversee all hotel operations across Stonebridge’s portfolio, focusing on driving performance, enhancing property-level execution, and delivering measurable results for ownership groups. Eckert brings more than three decades of hospitality leadership experience, most recently serving as chief operating officer at Trailborn Hotels & Resorts. Prior to that, he held multiple executive leadership roles at Davidson Hospitality Group, including executive vice […]
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Geopolitical tension and airspace disruption are weighing on international travel and Gulf hotel demand, underscoring how quickly external shocks can affect cross-border tourism and visitor spending. At the same time, hotel performance remains uneven by region, with Italy benefiting from event-driven occupancy gains, India supported by domestic and corporate travel, and Latin America continuing to expand its development pipeline as investors and operators adjust to shifting market conditions.

Waldorf Astoria has opened the Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, its first property in Morocco, located in the Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat-Salé.

India, April 29, 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Oscar Ganuza as Senior Vice President – Revenue, Europe. Based in Barcelona, Oscar will lead RateGain’s efforts to accelerate commercial performance and deepen strategic partnerships […]
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India, 27th April 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global provider of AI-powered technology solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, today announced that it has been named Emerging Company of the Year at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025, one of India’s most prestigious and credible business recognitions. The award […]
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CHICAGO (May 6, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a strategic master franchise agreement with Huanyue International Holdings (Hainan) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of...

CHICAGO, IL (May 5, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the debut of a complete renovation of Hyatt Zilara Cancun, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the heart of Cancun’

Online bookings are reshaping Italy’s tourism economy while hotels and luxury travel continue to drive revenue growth

Affluent travelers increasingly expect environmental responsibility to be embedded into the guest experience, not treated as a marketing add-on

TL;DR Yes, you can sleep at LAS, but expect armrests on most seats and cold temperatures—floor sleeping in quieter spots is common. Showers are available only in paid-access lounges; there are no free public showers. No nap pods or nap rooms exist at LAS following the 2025 closure of the only on-site sleep facility. The […]

In 2026, junk fees continue to frustrate consumers across the U.S. economy. The Federal Trade Commission’s FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect in May 2025 and now requires upfront all-in pricing for hotels, short-term lodging, and live-event tickets. Yet hidden or surprise charges still appear in many other sectors. This guide breaks […]