Foreign Arrivals in China Hit 25 Million, Budget Hotels Lead
China welcomed a surge in inbound travel this year, with foreign arrivals reaching nearly 25.6 million in the first eight… Read More »
Top Hotel and Resort News in November: Storms, Openings, Marriott
Each month, TravelPulse rounds up the most important hotel and resort industry developments shaping the travel landscape. November’s top stories… Read More »
Japan New Year Travel to China Holds Up Despite Tensions
Japanese outbound travel is set to rebound strongly over the year-end and New Year holidays, with trips to China remaining… Read More »
Chinese Travel Warning Slashes Japan Hotel Bookings
The impact of the Chinese government’s call to avoid travel to Japan is now being felt nationwide, with hotel bookings… Read More »
Canary and Wyndham Expand Partnership with New AI Voice Rollout
Canary Technologies and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts are expanding their partnership with the global rollout of Canary’s AI Voice technology… Read More »
Villas of Distinction Names Top Villa Destinations for 2026
Villas of Distinction has unveiled its list of destinations expected to trend in 2026, providing travel advisors with timely insights… Read More »
Sandals Launches “Hint the Caribbean” Holiday Toolkit
Sandals Resorts has introduced a playful, low-pressure way for couples to hint at their dream vacation with the launch of… Read More »
Hyatt Adds Asilia Africa Luxury Safaris to World of Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that World of Hyatt members can now book 15 luxury safari experiences across East Africa through… Read More »
Marriott Survey Reveals Americans Plan More Travel in 2026
A new survey reveals that traveling more is a top New Year’s resolution for Americans in 2026, prompting Marriott Bonvoy… Read More »
Club Med to Open Second All-Inclusive Ski Resort in Quebec
Club Med is expanding its North American ski portfolio with the announcement of Club Med Tremblant, a new all-inclusive mountain… Read More »
How Hotels View OTA Partnerships with AI Platforms
As major online travel agencies like Expedia and Booking.com deepen their partnerships with artificial intelligence providers, uncertainty is growing across… Read More »
Betwixtmas Travel: The Best Time for a Calm Year-End Escape
A new study by Hotels.com has identified one of the year’s fastest-growing travel trends: Betwixtmas, the period between Christmas and… Read More »
Jamaica Reopens to Tourists as Sandals Leads Recovery Push
Sandals Resorts International sent a strong message of confidence to the global travel industry last week, hosting a large-scale “Back… Read More »
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Venue Choice Could Boost Luxury Travel
Reports suggest global superstar Taylor Swift plans to marry fiancé Travis Kelce next June at the Ocean House in Watch… Read More »
Grace Bay Club Unveils Redesigned Adults-Only Hotel Suites
Grace Bay Resorts has completed a major redesign of the Hotel at Grace Bay Club, the exclusive adults-only enclave within… Read More »
AI Is Redefining the Front Door of Hotel Booking
Generative and agentic artificial intelligence could reshape the balance of power in hotel distribution, creating new opportunities for suppliers to… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SiteMinder, United, Klook and More
SiteMinder adds AI expertiseSiteMinder has appointed Samantha Lawson as an independent non-executive director, effective December 1. Lawson—an AI and digital… Read More »
Grupo Posadas Expands Mexico and Caribbean Hotel Portfolio
Grupo Posadas, Mexico’s largest hotel operator, continues to expand its footprint across Mexico and the Caribbean as it targets further… Read More »
Mindtrip Unveils New AI Tools to Boost Hotel Guest Engagement
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered travel platform Mindtrip, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025, has rolled out a new suite… Read More »
Hyatt Names New Luxury Brand Leader, Details 2026 Hotel Openings
Hyatt has appointed Tamara Lohan as interim global brand leader for its luxury collection and outlined a series of high-profile… Read More »
How Social Search Is Shaping the Future of Travel Planning
Social media is playing an increasingly central role in travel discovery, influencing how travelers find inspiration, plan trips and even… Read More »
Spark by Hilton Debuts in Caribbean and Latin America in Puerto Rico
Spark by Hilton has made its Caribbean and Latin America debut with the opening of a 120-room hotel in Ponce,… Read More »
Study Finds Most Americans Choose Hotels Over Rentals for Holidays
A new study from Upgraded Points shows that a clear majority of Americans prefer hotels over short-term rentals such as… Read More »
Impressive Punta Cana Review: Beachfront Stay With All-Inclusive Perks
Impressive Punta Cana lives up to its name with a prime beachfront location that feels tailor-made for a Caribbean getaway…. Read More »
Evolve Acquires Guestworks Portfolio From Vacasa
Vacation rental management company Evolve has acquired the Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa for an undisclosed sum. Guestworks provides technology tools… Read More »
RIU Jamaica Resorts to Fully Reopen by End of Year
RIU Hotels & Resorts is preparing to reopen all seven of its Jamaica properties by the end of the year… Read More »