The Best Hotels on Capri
A jagged chunk of limestone soaring from the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea, Capri has been a magnet for A-listers since Roman times when the notorious Tiberius ruled the Empire from clifftop Villa Jovis. In the mid…
IHIF Preview: UK and Ireland hotel occupancy at pre-pandemic levels
LONDON – Among European countries, the United Kingdom and Ireland have achieved hotel occupancy indices at or above 100% of pre-pandemic levels, according to CoStar data that will be presented this week at IHIF EMEA…
Germany keeps first position as top business travel destination within Europe
UTRECHT, The Netherlands - According to BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2025 Europe Report, Germany remains the most visited country in the region by BCD clients’ European business travelers. The intercontinental list is led by…
Why I Believe Opportunities Are Endless Right Now
Through the generosity of the AHLA Foundation, five students and I had the opportunity to attend the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta last week. I love attending conferences because they’re fun, you make friends,…
Recession Watch for Travel? These Hotel Insiders Don’t See it (Yet)
The travel industry is on Recession Watch — but so far at least, hotel operators aren't seeing a big pullback, according to the nearly dozen sources Skift has been tracking. There are signs of softening,…
Considering How AI Will Impact Spa Operations
If there’s one phrase to remember for how AI and spa will intersect, it’s ‘technology-adjacent therapies’. That is, for our industry where human-to-human contact is ever-so-centric to guest satisfaction, it’s not that automation will supplant…
What the Department of Labor Says about Restaurant Managers Taking Tips & How to Stay Compliant
It was a busy Saturday night at a luxury resort restaurant. Short-staffed and overwhelmed, the Assistant Restaurant Manager, Alex, rolled up his sleeves and started bussing tables, taking orders, and running drinks. Guests were happy,…
Mannheimer Hof reopens as part of Leonardo Limited Edition Collection
The Mannheimer Hof, a historic hotel in Mannheim, has officially reopened its doors after undergoing significant renovations. Now part of the Leonardo Limited Edition brand, the hotel combines its classic heritage with modern amenities. Revitalized…
South American winter sports… in July?
South America is known for its tropical rainforests, sunny beaches, and iconic destinations like Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands; nonetheless, the southern continent is much more. Most of us haven’t thought about the exhilarating…
Hyatt Centric expands global footprint with new openings
The Hyatt Centric brand saw growth in 2024 with openings in destinations such as Cairo, Shanghai, San José, and Santo Domingo. Building on this success, the brand plans to add over 35 new hotels by…