Hyatt Buys Playa, New Resorts Open, Brands Expand in June
June brought major developments in the hotel and resort industry, highlighted by Hyatt’s acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, several… Read More »
Microsoft Updates Windows to Avert Future Security Crises
Microsoft is making significant changes to Windows in an effort to prevent security disasters like the recent global outage caused… Read More »
Inspirato Merges with Buyerlink to Expand Luxury Travel Tech
Luxury vacation club Inspirato is merging with marketing technology platform Buyerlink to form One Planet Platforms, a new diversified marketplace… Read More »
Lighthouse Launches AI Tool to Boost Hotel Visibility
Market intelligence platform Lighthouse has introduced Connect AI, a new artificial intelligence engine designed to close the growing gap between… Read More »
Hotels Face New AI Challenge in Travel Discovery Shift
As travelers increasingly shift from traditional search engines like Google to artificial intelligence-powered platforms, the visibility of hotels in the… Read More »
Chatlyn Raises €8M to Revolutionize Hotel Messaging
AI-powered hotel communication platform Chatlyn has secured €8 million in Series A funding to expand its reach and develop new… Read More »
Hospitality Leaders Confident in Global Hotel Industry Growth
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, shared a positive outlook for the hospitality industry… Read More »
Villas of Distinction Extends Bonus Commission for Advisors
Villas of Distinction has extended its popular bonus commission program for travel advisors, offering up to $5,000 in bonus payouts… Read More »
North Korea Opens Wonsan Beach Resort to Boost Tourism
North Korea has opened a long-delayed beach resort on the country’s east coast in an effort to boost tourism, according… Read More »
Blue Diamond Launches Royalton Vessence Brand in Barbados
Blue Diamond Resorts is unveiling a new adults-only brand, Royalton Vessence, designed to redefine the all-inclusive experience with a focus… Read More »
HITEC 2025 Recap: 6 Tech Trends Transforming Hospitality
HITEC remains the hospitality technology event I anticipate every year. The 2025 edition reconfirmed that innovation is accelerating—and the conversations… Read More »
Hotels Battle Secondary OTAs Over Price Parity
Secondary online travel agencies are multiplying and slashing room rates, leaving many hotels scrambling to defend pricing power and guest… Read More »
Expedia’s CPO Envisions AI as a Travel Companion
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the travel industry, Expedia Group is doubling down on innovation to create a more… Read More »
AI Sparks New Cybersecurity Challenges for Travel Brands
The travel and hospitality sector has long been a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rise of artificial intelligence is… Read More »
HITEC 2025 Welcomes Nearly 6,000 Industry Stakeholders to Explore Latest in Hospitality Technology
Hospitality professionals traveled from across the globe to Indianapolis, Ind., June 16-19 for the largest and longest-running show of its… Read More »
Club Med Expands Global Footprint After Record 2024 Growth
Club Med is celebrating a record-breaking 2024 and preparing for major global expansion as it approaches its 75th anniversary in… Read More »
Europe Grapples with Overtourism as Protests Grow
As global tourism rebounds, popular destinations across Europe are facing increasing backlash from residents overwhelmed by visitor numbers. With the… Read More »
Hotel del Coronado Completes $550M Restoration
The iconic Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California has completed a sweeping $550 million restoration, marking the largest and most… Read More »
Allegiant, Blackstone in Talks to Sell Sunseeker Resort: Report
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, is reportedly in discussions with private equity firm Blackstone regarding the potential sale… Read More »
Marriott, Hilton Expand Hotel Presence in Africa
Global hotel giants Marriott International and Hilton are accelerating their expansion across Africa as the continent’s tourism and hospitality industries… Read More »
Hotels Focus on Direct Bookings, Struggle with Data
The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), New York University (NYU), and RateGain have released the second annual State of… Read More »
Mexico’s Jalisco to Add 38 Hotels in $1 Billion Tourism Push
Jalisco, one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, has announced a major tourism development initiative, with more than $1 billion committed… Read More »