ADVERTISEMENT Japan has approved its highest-ever hotel tax to help “enhance” its appeal and promote sustainable tourism, following months of delay. Last week (3 October), the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that the…
Choice Hotels International recently announced it will onboard 50 additional Quality Suites properties across France, nearly doubling its franchised hotel portfolio in the country from 57 to 107 locations. This expansion increases Choice Hotels’ reach…
AMSTERDAM - Today, Booking.com has announced the launch of its first customer-facing agentic AI innovations: Smart Messenger and Auto-Reply, designed to make partner-to-guest communication faster, streamlined, and more intuitive. Building on the company’s expanding suite…
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Zelos and Hotel Zeppelin, boutique properties with bold personalities, have been ranked the No. 3 and No. 4 Best Hotels in San Francisco in the Condé Nast Traveler…
With the city at its feet and the Mediterranean on the horizon, the METT Barcelona hotel opened this month, offering a lively new sanctuary atop Tibidabo, Barcelona's tallest hill, a five-star experience that turns the beauty…
The atmosphere at last week's IMEX America 2025 was electric! The pace of change in the meeting and hospitality industries is accelerating and forcing organizations to rethink how they sell, plan, and collaborate. The rapid…
Food Service Management Study Reveals Critical 'Aspiration-readiness Gap' In Delivering Preference-driven Dining Experiences — Source: Agilysys Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today released the findings of…
New Zealand’s reputation as a home to truly exceptional luxury experiences is well known, but nowhere does this shine through more than in New Zealand’s one-of-a-kind glamping experiences. Picture lying under the stars in isolated…
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park, offering domestic and international travellers a welcoming base to explore one of Japan's most dynamic…
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Zelos and Hotel Zeppelin, boutique properties with bold personalities, have been ranked the No. 3 and No. 4 Best Hotels in San Francisco in the Condé Nast Traveler…