Playa Extends Hyatt Exclusivity Talks for Future Deal
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. announced on Monday that it has extended its exclusivity agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation until… Read More »
Preferred Hotels Adds 10 Luxe New Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is celebrating its largest year of growth since 2019 with… Read More »
Four Seasons Expands Global Luxury Rentals
Four Seasons is set to elevate the luxury travel experience with its ever-expanding Four Seasons Villa & Residence Rentals, now… Read More »
Caribbean Air Capacity Soars in Q1 2025
Caribbean air travel is set for a promising start in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with projected departure seat… Read More »
Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS) Eyes New U.S. Markets to Boost Bahamas Tourism
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) is set to expand its U.S. connectivity by targeting several key cities where there is… Read More »
January 2025: Major Hotel Openings & Partnerships
Happy New Year! As we wrap up the first month of 2025 and anticipate the celebrations of Lunar New Year… Read More »
Nice Mayors Bold Cruise Ban Sparks Debate
In a decisive move to curb overtourism, Nice’s Mayor Christian Estrosi signed an official decree on January 24, banning cruise… Read More »
Grupo Xcaret Reveals $700M Transformation at FITUR 2025
Grupo Xcaret unveiled exciting details about its upcoming projects and developments during a private event at FITUR 2025 in Madrid,… Read More »
Viking Holdings Names Leah Talactac as New President
Viking Holdings Ltd. has announced the appointment of Leah Talactac as President, effective immediately, marking a significant leadership transition within… Read More »
How Hotels Are Evolving Their Relationships with Tech Partners
As the hospitality industry embraces new technology, hotel chains are rethinking how they select and collaborate with tech partners to… Read More »
SH Hotels Rebrands to Starwood, Honoring Iconic Legacy
SH Hotels & Resorts is set to undergo a significant transformation as it announces the rebranding of its company name… Read More »
Moove Acquires Kovi to Expand Urban Mobility Services in Latin America
Moove, a Nigeria-founded mobility fintech company backed by Uber, has acquired Brazil-based urban mobility provider Kovi to strengthen its presence… Read More »
The Luxurist Debuts in U.S. and Europe, Connecting Travel Advisors to Global Luxury Hotels
The Luxurist, a B2B travel platform supported by travel technology provider HBX Group, has launched in the United States and… Read More »
Smartify Raises £1.5M to Revolutionize Museum and Gallery Visitor Engagement
Smartify, a leading visitor engagement platform for cultural attractions, has secured a £1.5 million investment to enhance its services and… Read More »
Naboo Secures €20M Series A Funding to Expand Corporate Events Platform
French startup Naboo, a corporate events specialist, has raised €20 million in Series A funding led by Notion Capital. Founded… Read More »
Business Travel Tech Fails to Meet Employee Expectations
Business travelers are bypassing corporate booking tools in favor of consumer travel sites, highlighting gaps in corporate travel technology, according… Read More »
TravelPerk Raises $200M, Acquires Yokoy for Expense Management
TravelPerk has secured $200 million in Series E funding, further strengthening its position in corporate travel and expense management with… Read More »
Hyatt Closes Andaz Riviera Maya, Rebrands as Alila Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the closure of the Andaz Riviera Maya Resort in the Mexican Caribbean, marking the end… Read More »
Marriott Reports Strong 2024 Growth
Marriott International, Inc. celebrated a robust 2024 with a net rooms growth of 6.8 percent, expanding its global portfolio to… Read More »
Hyatt to Launch Vivid Punta Cana Resort by End of 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Anacaona de Inversiones to open its flagship Hyatt Vivid Punta… Read More »
GeoVero Uses AI to Help Hotels Improve Guest Feedback
GeoVero, a U.S.-based AI-powered guest feedback platform, is helping hotels gather real-time reviews via WhatsApp, enhancing guest satisfaction and online… Read More »
U.S. Halts Passport Applications With ‘X’ Gender Marker
The U.S. State Department has suspended processing passport applications that list “X” as the gender marker, following an executive order… Read More »