Sandals Milestone Celebration—Offer Ends in 70 Days
Create your dream destination wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or special celebration at Sandals Resorts and enjoy unforgettable extras designed just for… Read More »
HomeToGo’s Bodo Thielmann Talks AI, M&A, and Vacation Rentals
As Phocuswright Europe approaches, PhocusWire spotlights key speakers, including Bodo Thielmann, chief investment director at HomeToGo. Thielmann will join the… Read More »
Amadeus Sees Q1 Profit Rise Amid Global Travel Uncertainty
Amadeus has reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, highlighting double-digit profit growth despite ongoing global uncertainty. Group revenue rose 9% year… Read More »
Expedia Hit by US Travel Slump, Canada Bookings Down 30%
Expedia Group reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with bookings and revenue in line with guidance but impacted by softening U.S…. Read More »
IHG Reports 3.5% US Room Revenue Growth
InterContinental Hotels Group is standing firm on its full-year outlook even as competitors scale back profit forecasts amid what analysts… Read More »
Marriott Cuts 2025 Revenue Outlook Amid Tariff Impact
Marriott International has trimmed its 2025 room revenue growth forecast to between 1.5 percent and 3.5 percent, down from its… Read More »
MGM Resorts Dubai Complex to Open in Q3 2027
MGM Resorts International has confirmed that its long-awaited Dubai resort will be finished in the third quarter of 2027, as… Read More »
MGM Resorts Ends Concierge Service at Six Vegas Hotels
MGM Resorts International, one of the Las Vegas Strip’s most prominent hospitality operators, has announced the permanent closure of traditional… Read More »
UNICO Hotel Collection to Debut Vallarta Resort
UNICO Hotel Collection is set to broaden its all-inclusive footprint with the upcoming opening of UNICO 20°105° Hotel Vallarta on… Read More »
The Fold Hotels Open Three Eco-Chic Properties
Travelers looking for stylish stays that tread lightly on the planet now have a fresh option: The Fold Hotels, a… Read More »
Sonesta Joins Forces with AKEN for Latin America Growth
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has taken a major step in its global expansion by announcing a strategic alliance with AKEN… Read More »
April Sees Resort Closures, Acquisitions and Debuts
April brought a wave of transitions in the hospitality world, from a beloved Jamaican resort closing its doors to major… Read More »
Sandals Unveils Overwater Wedding Chapels in Caribbean
For couples seeking an extraordinary setting for their nuptials, Sandals Resorts now offers Overwater Serenity Wedding Chapels that float above… Read More »
Preferred Hotel Adds 19 Luxury Hotels Across 12 Countries
Preferred Hotels & Resorts kicked off 2025 by welcoming 19 new member properties to its global portfolio, reinforcing its position… Read More »
Travel Advisor Month: Earn Up to $5,000 Bonus
This Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, Villas of Distinction is saying thank you to our valued travel advisor partners with an… Read More »
Marriott to Acquire citizenM Brand for $355M
Marriott International has reached an agreement to acquire global lifestyle hotel brand citizenM for $355 million, adding 36 operating hotels… Read More »
Beaches Ocho Rios to Close for Major Renovation
Sandals Resorts International has announced that Beaches Ocho Rios will close on May 31 for a comprehensive renovation under its… Read More »
Villa Bookings Surge in Top International Markets
Villas of Distinction has reported significant year-over-year growth in Q1 2025, underscoring rising demand among luxury travelers for curated villa… Read More »
Americans Lead Surge in Overseas Travel as U.S. Arrivals Decline
Americans are increasingly choosing international vacations even as foreign visitor numbers to the United States slide, according to government data… Read More »
Sandals Releases CSR Report Showcasing 40 Years Impact
Sandals Resorts International has published its latest Corporate Social Responsibility report, “Love Exceeds Expectations,” detailing more than four decades of… Read More »
Policy Turbulence Weighs on U.S. Hotels
Federal funding shifts, an escalating trade war and heightened border restrictions have combined to dampen U.S. hotel performance in recent… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals Face Growth Challenges Amid Rising Standards
Once a pandemic-era favorite, the short-term rental (STR) sector now stands at a crossroads as its growth plateaus and consumer… Read More »