Key Points Hotels face rising construction and operating costs, labor shortages, sustainability challenges, and economic uncertainty. Luxury travel is shifting toward authentic experiences, wellness, and sustainability, especially among younger affluent travelers. Travel brands are increasingly…
While attending the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne, we met with Sarah Marquis, National Geographic Explorer, to talk about the future of travel and what makes it truly meaningful. In our conversation, she reflected…
If you were to look at her resume, it would tell you that Vanessa Osbourne, founder of Smart Hotel Manager, has spent her career solving complex issues and helping companies avoid costly mistakes to the…
Highlights Normal demand for Memorial Day weekend Top 25 Markets lifted RevPAR at the start of the week Luxury hotels continue to outperform the rest of the industry Global RevPAR strengthened Memorial Day weekend shows…
One of the coolest things I experienced during my trip to Korea was attending my very first Stage Greeting, a unique tradition in the Korean movie scene that lets fans meet the cast and crew of a…
Our Provencal Home in the heart of Marseille Welcome to the real South. Where the sun is king and conviviality is the order of the day.Enter the Noailles district. Contrasting, creative. A stone's throw from…
The UN Tourism Executive Council has met again for a milestone session to build on the legacy of the last eight years. Meeting for its 123rd session, the Council assessed progress made around the priorities…
Over the next five years, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels is planning to double its key count to over 5,400 keys. The company has set a target of opening 500 keys every year as part of…
AI is no longer a futuristic buzzword in the hospitality world, it’s already reshaping how hotels operate, communicate, and make decisions. From guest messaging to revenue management, AI is becoming deeply embedded in the day-to-day…
If you had told Summer 2024 me, during the absolute peak of my Popmart obsession, that I’d be staying in a hotel right above Popmart Myeongdong, I probably would’ve been so thrilled. This stay felt…