The meetings and events industry is at the crossroads of change and opportunity in 2025. New trends are shaping how events come to life, including unusual venues and AI-driven personalisation. For hotels, these changes mean…
A $50 million investment by a South Korean luxury hotel chain is the latest hospitality-based development proposed in Westfield. The proposal for L7 Westfield by Lotte — a 228-room hotel and a 10,000-square-foot, 220-seat restaurant…
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…