Deal activity: May 20-26, 2025
Deal activity: May 20-26, 2025 | Hotel Investment Today Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Park Hotels & Resorts’ sale of the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco to an affiliate…
Bolt Business and IHG Business Edge Partner to Introduce Special Benefits
Source: Bolt Business Bolt Business partners with IHG Business Edge, a complimentary travel program tailored for small and midsized enterprises from IHG Hotels & Resorts, to enhance customers’ hotel experience with special benefits for shared…
Young people set the pace in the Chinese travel market
China’s outbound tourism and the importance of major international events Everyone would love to host megastars like her: when pop icon Taylor Swift performed in Singapore last year, not only did the US singer captivate…
How to use Avios for (almost) free flights
If you’ve ever dreamed of flying for (almost) free, upgrading your Economy seats to the much fancier, Business Class, or treating yourself to a luxurious getaway without blowing your budget, learning how to collect Avios…
Major Wellness Hotels Stage Top-Line Comeback in 2024
Major Wellness hotels had a standout top-line performance in 2024, generating more than twice as much TRevPAR as No Wellness hotels. Minor Wellness posted the highest rise in RevPAR and TRevPAR growth during 2024 and…
Smart Spending in 2025 for Greater Cost Effectiveness
Pause for a moment and take in the broader landscape of the hospitality industry. You’ll see that labor challenges, from shortages to rising wages, will remain ongoing issues. While the pandemic significantly reduced the hospitality…
Claudia Infante: A Chief Data Officer’s take on hotel tech, integration, and data strategy
How do you balance guest experience with data security in an industry built on personal connections? In this episode of The Turndown, Claudia Infante, Chief Data Officer at Margaritaville, shares her perspective on the evolving…
Hilton’s LXR Brand Debuts in Paris
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the recent opening of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Located in Paris's elegant 7th arrondissement, the 118-room property is housed in a historic neo-Gothic building, boasting panoramic rooftop views. Marking…
How Multi-Modal AI Empowers Hotel Teams
Imagine you have a new employee working at the front desk of your cozy hotel in the Alps. A guest, freshly landed, sends a message: I heard you have rooms with breathtaking views. What do…
How to travel to South Ossetia in 2025
By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on May 29, 2025 South Ossetia is a breakaway republic that declared independence from Georgia in 2008. However, it has only been recognized as an independent country…