Photos and Videos Show Hurricane Melissa Damage to Jamaica Resorts
Hurricane Melissa made history as the strongest storm ever recorded in Jamaica, making landfall on October 28 as a Category… Read More »
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Museum Open for Reservations
Nashville is set to welcome Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum, both opening in June 2026,… Read More »
Grand Metropolitan Hotels Acquires Signature Hotels Brand
Expanding its global portfolio, Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has announced the acquisition of Signature Hotels, strengthening its presence across the… Read More »
Where Are They Now? Updates on the Hot 25 Travel Startups 2024
It has been two years since PhocusWire introduced the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024. As we prepare to unveil… Read More »
New Hotel Brands Launch as U.S. Travel Demand Weakens in October
October brought a mix of expansion and economic headwinds for the global hospitality industry. While new hotel brands and luxury… Read More »
Club Wyndham, Pillsbury Launch ‘Let It Dough’ Holiday Suite
Club Wyndham has teamed up with Pillsbury to debut a first-of-its-kind holiday baking escape — the Pillsbury Let It Dough… Read More »
Beaches Resorts Unveils Elf on the Shelf Holiday Suite
Beaches Resorts is bringing back The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf for another season of festive fun in Jamaica… Read More »
Marriott Bonvoy Study Highlights Surge in AI Travel Planning
Marriott Bonvoy’s latest 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report reveals a sharp rise in the use of artificial intelligence for… Read More »
Global Travel Market to Reach $1.8T by 2027 as Digital Demand Grows
The global travel industry has fully recovered and returned to sustained growth, surpassing $1.6 trillion in gross bookings in 2024… Read More »
Trip.com COO Xing Xiong: Why Passion Matters in the AI Travel Era
Trip.com Group chief operating officer Xing Xiong made a rare public appearance at WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, sharing candid thoughts… Read More »
60% of U.S. Property Managers Expect Revenue Growth in 2026
U.S. short-term rental property managers remain cautiously optimistic about revenue growth in 2026, even as staffing, operational pressures and regulatory… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Briefing: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines & More
SAP Concur is expanding its AI-powered travel and expense tools with its Joule copilot and new Joule agents focused on… Read More »
Hotels Push ChatGPT Integrations as AI Search Becomes Bookable
Hotels are increasingly pushing their technology partners to integrate live rates and availability into AI-based search platforms such as ChatGPT,… Read More »
U.S. Travel Declines as Global Tourism Surges Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
While global tourism is booming, the United States is experiencing a worrying decline in international visitor spending and arrivals. According… Read More »
Sandals Debuts New Butler Villas and Expands Dining Offerings
Sandals Resorts has unveiled new luxury room categories at Sandals Regency La Toc in Saint Lucia and Sandals Saint Vincent,… Read More »
Hilton Q3 Results Reveal Slower U.S. Travel Demand
Hilton Worldwide reported third-quarter 2025 net income of $421 million, reflecting solid profitability despite weaker domestic travel demand. The company’s… Read More »
Hotel Industry Loses $650M Amid U.S. Government Shutdown, AHLA Urges Action
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is calling on Congressional… Read More »
Small Luxury Hotels Reveals 2025 SLH Awards Winners
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the winners of the 2025 SLH Awards, celebrating the finest boutique… Read More »
Wyndham Unveils New Travel Subscription Program
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Wyndham Rewards Insider, a new annual subscription designed to enhance traveler perks and earning… Read More »
Fiesta Americana Mérida Marks 30 Years With Baharat Opening
Fiesta Americana Mérida is celebrating 30 years of hospitality excellence with the debut of Baharat: A Journey of Soul and… Read More »
Caribbean Resorts Redefine Luxury to Attract Gen Z Travelers
Caribbean resorts are reinventing their offerings to appeal to Generation Z travelers, who value authenticity, sustainability, and immersive cultural experiences… Read More »
Marriott Opens Moxy Tulum, Launches Global Bonus Points Offer
Marriott International has debuted its first Moxy Hotels property in Mexico with the opening of Moxy Tulum, located near the… Read More »
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel Completes Major Renovation in Puerto Rico
The historic Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has completed an extensive renovation of its guest rooms, suites,… Read More »
Lionel Messi’s MiM Hotels Joins The Meliá Collection in 2025
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels have announced a strategic partnership that will see Meliá take over management of the… Read More »
MICHELIN Guide Launches Global Keys Ranking for World’s Top Hotels
One hundred twenty-five years after revolutionizing global dining, the MICHELIN Guide is once again redefining excellence—this time in the world… Read More »
Club Med Celebrates 75 Years With Global Openings and Renovations
Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with major global expansions, resort openings,… Read More »