The author argues hotel GMs lack proper sales oversight, focusing on superficial metrics rather than lead conversion tracking and systematic follow-up processes.

Greater Paris hotel investment volume reached €1.9 billion in 2025 with 75 properties traded, while RevPAR held steady at €115.7.

Did you know that Abraham Maslow never came up with the hierarchy of needs pyramid named after him?

Although, depending on the day, the prognosis could read, “Tilt! Wobble, stable”, it’s a matter of perspective. My perspective comes from the “hotel consultancy”

Reading Time: 2 minutesGreece: The former Hilton Athens has been repositioned under the luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand, marking its debut in Greece.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle brand within Virgin Hotels Collection, has partnered with real estate developer Drew Company to build the Virgin Hotels Atlanta in Georgia.
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ATLANTA, Georgia—Hunter Advisors announced the sale of the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins, a Hilton-branded, select-service hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. This transaction was led by Kami Burnette, senior vice president, and Brian Embree, vice president, on behalf of the institutional seller. The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins is a 120-room hotel. Originally built in 2007 and renovated in 2023, the four-story property offers an amenity package that includes 2,800 square feet of meeting space, […]
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Newmark announced that the company has arranged a $94.36 million loan on behalf of Newbond Holdings and Apollo (collectively, the “Sponsor”) to refinance Hotel Cala, a 281-key property in downtown Tampa, Florida. The financing was provided by Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital and was secured by Newmark Co-President, Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub, Vice Chairman Nick Scribani, Senior Managing Director Ricky Braha, Managing Director Tyler Dumon, and Associate Tate Keir. Hotel Cala, […]
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Hotel industry coverage today points to operators widening both demand sources and revenue channels, as sports-related travel gains importance across U.S. markets and hotels add retail elements to guest stays. Expansion and investment also remain active themes, with transactions in Asia Pacific, a resort sale in Florida, new supply planned in Morocco and Raleigh, and continued adoption of largely unseen AI and IoT tools to support operations and service.

Sports-related travel generated $111.2 billion in direct economic impact in the United States in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a major driver of hotel demand nationwide.

India, 21st April 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN, a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced a strategic partnership with Easebuzz, a leading digital payments platform in India, as a Gold Partner for RG Pay. Through this partnership, Easebuzz’s payment gateway and local acquiring capabilities will be integrated […]
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India, 17th April 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that MIAT Mongolian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Mongolia, has selected AirGain, RateGain’s pricing intelligence platform for airlines, to enhance its rate shopping and competitive pricing capabilities. Founded in […]
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Hotel Designs
Hyatt announces the opening of Andaz Lisbon
Hyatt announces the opening of Andaz Lisbon
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Duchamp Healdsburg – intentional interiors for residential comfort
Duchamp Healdsburg – intentional interiors for residential comfort
Pauline Brettell.

Join SiteMinder and hotel industry experts for part three of our series, delving into how hoteliers and travellers are navigating the rise of AI.

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, today announced new platform capabilities and partnerships designed to extend hotel distribution into the AI era. Connecting 53,000 hotels across 150 countries to the channels where travellers search and book accommodation, SiteMinder is expanding its platform to support AI-driven direct booking and AI-powered online travel […]

CHICAGO (April 16, 2026) – Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center proudly announces the completion of its comprehensive $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s...

CHICAGO, IL (April 13, 2026): A bold new chapter in Old Town Scottsdale hospitality is set to unfold this spring as Hotel Solaya has officially opened its doors, joining the JdV by Hyatt brand...

Rising demand and higher budgets signal a shift toward quality, personalization, and digital-first journeys

Hotel group seeks to safeguard margins while maintaining growth targets in a volatile global environment

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation with meaningful experiences, thoughtful gestures, and quality time. Whether you’re planning a relaxing daycation, a special outing, or a heartfelt surprise, there are many ways to make your mom feel truly loved. To make the day memorable, focus on personal touches and quality time that reflect […]

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 […]