Marriott just reported its 2024 financial results among which was important data about this global chain’s loyalty program Bonvoy. Bonvoy members grew 16% in 2024, reaching 228 million, generating 73% of US room nights and
Several Delaware North locations have been named to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels and Best Resorts rankings in the United States. To be considered for the list, there are several requirements
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired from Ruby SARL the Ruby™ brand and related intellectual property for initial purchase consideration of €110.5m (~$116m1). Ruby is a premium urban lifestyle brand for modern travellers in
The Rape of Nanking, also known as the Nanjing Massacre, remains one of the darkest chapters of World War II and has had lasting implications for China, Japan, and international perceptions of wartime conduct. This
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Simultaneous property and hotel operations acquisition to reconsolidate portfolio under single ownership Portfolio comprises 645 rooms across three hotels in Paris and one in each of Lille and Cannes New hotel management agreement signed with
As travel rebounds from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, family travelers are increasingly seeking unique and memorable experiences when selecting a destination. While this trend is not new, it has gained momentum post-pandemic, as
In the wake of Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s recent assertion that their upcoming Gemini AI aims to become a “universal AI agent” useful in everyday life, hoteliers are asking a pivotal question: How can they
The beginning of a new year always presents the perfect opportunity to debate which trends faded and which came to fruition over the course of the past year, while looking ahead to identify new ones
Nobu Hospitality has announced the continued expansion of its global footprint in 2025 – from the highly-anticipated Nobu Hotel Toronto, perched above the historic Pilkington Glass Factory, to the brand’s first foray into Italy, with