Sandals Expands Coral Conservation Programs
Sandals Resorts and the Sandals Foundation have announced a major expansion of their coral reef restoration efforts across the Caribbean,… Read More »
Airbnb Services Spark Host Backlash Over Fairness
Airbnb’s new “Services” feature promises an upgraded guest experience by allowing travelers to book not just stays and activities, but… Read More »
Secrets and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resorts Set to Open in 2025
Two upscale all-inclusive resorts are preparing to debut in the Dominican Republic’s emerging Playa Esmeralda region, with the adults-only Secrets… Read More »
HCN Acquires Crave to Expand Luxury Hotel Tech
Hotel Communication Network has acquired Crave Interactive, a UK-based provider of digital guest experience platforms for luxury hotels. The acquisition… Read More »
RIU Plaza Expands Urban Hotel Presence in Key Cities
RIU Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its global footprint with the ongoing expansion of its RIU Plaza brand, which caters… Read More »
Hilton Opens 1,000th Hotel, Expands Luxury Portfolio
Hilton has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 1,000th hotel in the luxury and lifestyle category, capping… Read More »
European Hotels Unite to Sue Booking.com
Hotels across Europe are being urged to join a collective legal action against Booking.com to recover billions of euros in… Read More »
New Tech Partnerships Reshape Travel and Hospitality
Travel and hospitality companies around the globe are deepening partnerships and investing in AI and automation to transform user experiences,… Read More »
Hyatt Launches New Upscale Brand ‘Unscripted by Hyatt’
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced a new brand, Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding its Essentials portfolio with an upscale offering aimed… Read More »
Villas of Distinction Extends Bonus Commission Offer for Advisors
Villas of Distinction has announced an extension of its popular bonus commission offer, giving travel advisors the opportunity to earn… Read More »
Global Hotels Face Changes Amid Growth and Controversies
May brought a wave of news in the hotel and resort world, spanning new development projects, controversial headlines, and impactful… Read More »
Personalized Perks Replace Points as Hotel Loyalty Evolves
Traditional points-based programs still resonate with older business travelers, but younger guests want instant, personalized value and will abandon brands… Read More »
Wander Raises $50M to Expand Luxury Rentals and AI Platform
Luxury short-term rental startup Wander has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and enhance… Read More »
Jamaica Shines with Three New AAA Four Diamond Hotels
Jamaica has emerged as a standout in the latest AAA Four Diamond awards, claiming three of the newest entries on… Read More »
Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan to Become Cruise Guest Hotspot by 2028
Cruise travelers to Grand Bahama will soon have a major new attraction, as Concord Wilshire Capital has acquired the Grand… Read More »
COMCO Launches Review of Dertour’s Hotelplan Acquisition
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched an in-depth investigation into Dertour Group’s proposed acquisition of Hotelplan Group, citing concerns over… Read More »
Global Markets Rally as Trump Postpones EU Tariffs
U.S. futures leapt higher Monday night after President Donald Trump announced a delay to his planned 50 percent tariffs on… Read More »
Wynn Resorts Fined $5.5M Over Gaming Oversight Lapse
Wynn Resorts has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission after regulators found the company… Read More »
Booking.com Ordered to Cut Swiss Hotel Commissions by 25%
Booking.com has been ordered by Switzerland’s Price Supervisor to reduce commission rates charged to Swiss hotels by around 25%, citing… Read More »
Hospitality ID to Streamline Property Data and Boost Integration Efficiency
A new industry initiative, Hospitality ID, is aiming to revolutionize the way hotel property data is managed and shared across… Read More »
Wyndham Rewards Debuts Experiences and Applebee’s
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is elevating its loyalty program with two major initiatives: a partnership with Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill +… Read More »
Senate Unanimously Passes No Tax on Tips Bill
The Senate unanimously approved the “No Tax on Tips” bill on May 20, establishing a tax deduction of up to… Read More »
Sandals Emerald Bay Villas Mistakenly Listed for Auction
Part of the shuttered Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma was erroneously listed for public auction by the Bahamas Department… Read More »
Landing Secures $180M in Debt Financing to Expand Flexible Apartment Network
Flexible-leasing platform Landing has secured $180 million in debt financing to accelerate the adoption of its subscription-based apartment model and… Read More »
Travel Advisor Teatime Highlights Asia Booking Trends
Travel Advisor Teatime’s latest episode features Keisha Adriano, President and CEO of Travelwise International, as she reveals emerging trends and… Read More »
Spain Orders Airbnb to Suspend 66,000 Listings
Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has mandated that Airbnb block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings on its platform for failing to… Read More »