CHTA-Amadeus report shows overseas demand grew just 1% as the region shifts focus to Latin American markets and premium travelers to drive higher-value growth.

The September 2026 EU directive will require destinations to back all sustainability claims with verifiable evidence, ending narrative-led messaging.

Sustainability has become a defining issue for the travel industry as climate volatility intensifies and hotels face growing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint.

“Are you working for the software… or is the software working for you?”

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The King’s Cross Group, which owns the 67-acre site in central London known as the King’s Cross estate, has acquired the leasehold interest of the Kaya Great Northern Hotel for £20 million.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hospitality management company AvantStay has partnered with developers Fortune International Group and Blue Road to operate the 16-storey Nexo Residences.
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Guest expectations have been driving hotels across all chain scales to keep pace with evolutions in mattress technology, as sleep quality remains a core area of the guest experience and a basis for many hotel reviews. “In recent years, we’ve seen a major shift in how hotels think about their beds. Comfort isn’t just a luxury anymore; it’s part of the guest experience that defines a stay,” said Karen Goossens, digital marketing manager at Furniture […]
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SALIDA, Colorado—Prime Investment Properties LLC announced the successful sale of the Salida Inn & Monarch Suites in Salida, Colorado. The property was owned and managed by IMPRINT Hospitality, a Denver-based full-service hotel management company. The Salida Inn & Monarch Suites is a 27-room midscale independent hotel situated along US Highway 50 in the Colorado Rockies. Originally constructed in 1960 and renovated in recent years, the two-story, 13,500-square-foot property offers modern amenities, including some fully-equipped kitchens, […]
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a managed hotel portfolio agreement with Adani Airport Holdings Limited to develop approximately 1,500 keys across five hotels in India.

IHG Hotels & Resorts reported 24 hotel openings and 65 additions to its development pipeline in the Americas during the first quarter, with signings up more than 30 percent year-over-year.

Hotels retain nearly 96% of guest-paid revenue from direct voice bookings, significantly higher than OTA channels, which retain just ~82%. Source: Revinate The guest journey doesn’t begin at the front desk. It begins with a phone call. Sometimes it’s late at night, when a traveler is comparing options across multiple tabs. Sometimes it’s a hurried […]
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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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Hotel Designs
Preview: Clerkenwell Design Week – Schlüter-Systems launches display at Material Source Studio, London
Preview: Clerkenwell Design Week – Schlüter-Systems launches display at Material Source Studio, London
Stuart O'Brien.

Hotel Designs
One&Only – Courchevel, the brand’s first resort in the French Alps
One&Only – Courchevel, the brand’s first resort in the French Alps
Pauline Brettell.

Sydney, Australia – Zucchetti, the largest hotel technology provider in Italy with a growing presence globally, has deepened its strategic partnership with SiteMinder, the world’s leading AI-powered hotel commerce platform. The strategic partnership expands on the connectivity between the two companies’ platforms, by enhancing their interoperability to open new revenue opportunities for shared hotel customers […]

Learn how Solmar Hotels & Resorts lifted its average rate and simplified operations across 800+ rooms SiteMinder's platform.

CHICAGO (May 14, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) will hold a webcast for its 2026 Investor Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 28, 2026. A live webcast and...

CHICAGO (May 12, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Adam Rohman has been appointed Head of Americas, effective July 1, 2026. Rohman succeeds Pete Sears, who is...

The Indian OTA is moving beyond search and booking toward AI-driven travel assistance that acts before travelers even ask

Incorrect environmental fee settings expose the growing operational risks of relying on OTA infrastructure

London is one of the world’s most iconic cities. It is a unique blend of 2,000 years of history, cutting-edge modernity, and endless character. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning for the tenth time, these 21 interesting facts about London will give you a deeper appreciation of this remarkable metropolis. Updated for 2026, […]

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 […]