The piece explores the subtle signs that indicate when a hospitality professional may have outgrown their current role despite operational success.

The author explores how AI advancement by 2035 could automate hospitality logistics while making human connection the ultimate luxury amenity.

Cherry blossom season remains one of the most aspirational experiences in global travel, firmly positioned on the bucket list of discerning clients worldwide.

New UI templates, fully branded, with support for multi-property hotel groups.

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe IHM team examines how the US–Israel conflict with Iran is disrupting the Middle East, impacting the hospitality industry, and redirecting global capital flows.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Maldives: Luxury lifestyle group Chedi Hospitality has partnered with JIH Global Investments LLC to develop a boutique hotel and collection of branded residences in the Maldives. 
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CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced four recent and upcoming additions to the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, which recently marked its 10th anniversary, across the Americas region in 2026: The Georgian in Santa Monica, California, Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Washington, Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic, and The Clayfield in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. “Ten years on, this collection continues to bring together hotels with unmistakable individuality,” said Tamara Lohan, global brand leader— luxury, Hyatt. Hotel 1000 […]
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AI is driving hotel operating solutions in increasingly specific areas, one example being revenue management for group business. LODGING spoke with Maricarmen Cadenas, solutions engineer—the Americas, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, regarding the distinct advantages of this sophisticated type of revenue management tool. 1. Time Savings Group sales teams who leverage an AI-powered RMS gain back time to focus on building relationships with event planners and tailoring proposals. “With the help of an advanced RMS, sales and […]
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Hotel industry coverage today points to a market being reshaped by changing travel behavior, regulation and investment activity, as shorter, more fragmented trips alter stay patterns and Barcelona’s retreat from short-term rentals redirects some demand to traditional lodging. At the same time, brands are expanding in the Americas and Mexico, while deal flow in Asia-Pacific highlights continued appetite for acquisitions, redevelopment and new hotel development.

As Barcelona phases out short-term rentals, a noticeable shift in tourist accommodation preference is being observed, with a resurgence in hotel demand becoming evident.

Hotel Designs
Corinthia Hotels expands its Italian portfolio
Corinthia Hotels expands its Italian portfolio
Pauline Brettell.

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A modern-day machiya – Capella debuts in Kyoto
A modern-day machiya – Capella debuts in Kyoto
Pauline Brettell.

Sydney, Australia – Hotel bookings for the 2026 Easter holiday have risen by an average of 12% across six key European markets compared to last year’s Easter period, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel guest acquisition and revenue platform. SiteMinder’s analysis focuses on six of Europe’s most Easter-centric travel markets: Spain, […]

Learn how Auténtico Hotel in San José, Costa Rica, gained strategic control over pricing, distribution and revenue by switching to SiteMinder's all-in-one hotel platform.

CHICAGO (April 6, 2026) – As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce four recent and upcoming new additions to...

Chicago, IL, April 6, 2026 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) and BCV Developers Private...

Business travel is shifting from discretionary spend to strategic necessity, reshaping demand for travel providers

Facebook and Instagram play different roles in the guest journey and require a coordinated, revenue-focused approach

A long layover at Honolulu airport doesn’t have to be wasted time. During an HNL airport layover, you can rest at a nearby hotel, grab a shower, explore Waikiki, or just find a quiet place to recharge before your next flight. The problem with a long layover at Honolulu airport is that HNL itself doesn’t […]

The best spring break destinations in the U.S. for 2026 include Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, San Diego, Scottsdale, Austin, and New Orleans. If you want to head international, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, and Punta Cana are all within easy reach. Spring break falls between March and early April, and if you are still figuring out […]