Barcelona Locals Protest Mass Tourism, Housing Crisis Intensifies
Barcelona residents flooded the streets over the weekend to protest the city’s ongoing struggle with mass tourism and its impact… Read More »
Hyatt Completes Acquisition of Playa Resorts
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially completed its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., a strategic move that significantly expands… Read More »
AI and Automation Lead Hospitality Tech at HITEC 2025
The global hospitality industry converged in Indianapolis this week for HITEC 2025, where over 360 exhibitors showcased the latest in… Read More »
Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities Revealed: Philly Tops 2025 List
If you’re planning a summer trip to one of America’s top tourist cities, you may want to watch out for… Read More »
Virgin Australia Adds Hotels with New HTS Stays Portal
Virgin Australia has expanded its partnership with Hopper’s B2B division HTS to launch a hotel booking portal powered by HTS… Read More »
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Launches New “Where There’s a Wyndham” Ad
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest ad campaign, “Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way,” emphasizing accessibility, convenience,… Read More »
AI Transforms Vacation Rentals with Smart Agents
Artificial intelligence is moving from back-office support to center stage in the vacation-rental sector, where a mix of fragmented inventory… Read More »
Speakspots Launches AI Chatbot for Hotels on WhatsApp
Speakspots, the AI-powered WhatsApp travel assistant, has expanded into the B2B space with a new white-label solution designed for hotels…. Read More »
Posadas to open Fiesta Americana Funeeq Punta Cana in fall 2025
Posadas, Mexico’s leading hospitality group, has announced the debut of its new all-inclusive resort, Fiesta Americana Funeeq Punta Cana, set… Read More »
Hyatt Set to Acquire Playa Hotels After Antitrust Approval
Playa Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that all necessary antitrust approvals have been secured for its pending acquisition by Hyatt… Read More »
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 »