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 »
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 »