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Why Human Connection Is Hospitality’s Next Wellness Frontier
# Human Connection Becomes the Hospitality Industry's Untapped Wellness Edge Loneliness is reshaping how travelers choose where to stay. Hotels now r…
Field & Stream Lodge Adds Two Hotels. Building the Brand Will Take Time.
Field & Stream Lodge, the hospitality brand launched in 2023 by Starwood Capital and AJ Capital, announced expansion into two new markets through prop…
The best boutique hotels in Madrid
# Madrid's Boutique Hotel Scene Offers Design-Forward Alternatives to Chain Properties Madrid's boutique hotel landscape has matured into a compellin…
50 of the most family-friendly hotels in France
# Family Travel in France: Where Châteaux Meets Kids' Clubs France attracts millions of families annually, but finding hotels that balance parental r…
Wyndham’s Newest Brand Is a Boutique Spin-Off of Dolce Hotels
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts launches Dolce Nova, a refined boutique offshoot designed to capture affluent travelers who crave personality over standard…
Choice Hotels Traded Its Dealmaker For A Cost Cutter
# Choice Hotels Names Former CFO as New Leader, Signaling Strategic Shift Away From Acquisition Ambitions Choice Hotels International has appointed i…
Skift Global Forum Preview: Accor CEO on Why Data is Essential, but Instinct Matters Most
# Accor CEO Bazin: Why Data and Instinct Must Work Together in Hospitality Strategy Sébastien Bazin, chief executive of Accor, one of the world's lar…
The Most Judgmental ‘amenity’ in Hotels Today
# The Most Judgmental Hotel Amenity Today Hotels have begun installing what amounts to digital guilt in their rooms. The latest trend sweeping upscal…
Hotels Have Focused on Coral Restoration — Palladium Is Betting on Seagrass Too
# Palladium Hotels Expand Environmental Focus Beyond Coral to Seagrass Protection Palladium Hotels, the Spanish hospitality giant with properties acr…
Marriott Brings Loyalty Into Corporate Booking Tools With Spotnana Deal
Marriott International takes a significant step in capturing corporate travel spend by embedding its Bonvoy loyalty program directly into Spotnana's t…
Wyndham Is Watching India’s Airports as Closely as Its Hotels
# Wyndham Eyes India's Airport Hubs to Build Continental Hotel Strategy Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is pursuing an ambitious dual-track expansion in I…
Choice’s New CEO Has 3 Top Fixes — Plus $450 Million in Hotels to Sell
Choice Hotels International faces a strategic pivot under new CEO Dominic Dragisich, who inherited one of the industry's largest independent hotel por…
How Wellness Hospitality Is Breaking Out of the Luxury Bubble
# Wellness Travel Leaves Five-Star Retreats Behind, Enters Mainstream Hotels Wellness hospitality is abandoning its exclusive penthouse perch. Accor'…
What Hurricane Season Means For Hospitality’s Capex
# Hurricane Season Drives Massive Capital Spending for Coastal Hotels Host Hotels & Resorts is spending $105 million to fortify and repair The Don Ce…
Inside the Financial Engineering of Club Med’s IPO
# Club Med's IPO Strategy Reveals Shift Toward Asset-Light Model Club Med plans to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio from 69 properties to ro…
Luxury+Lifestyle: Can a Small Collection of Iconic London Hotels Out-Earn Big Brands?
# Luxury Independents Challenge Global Hotel Giants with Curated Collection Model The luxury hotel landscape is shifting. Shearwater Hotels, the owne…
Vrbo’s Biggest Product Push Yet, and What Hosts Need to Know
# Vrbo Launches Major Expansion Push as Vacation Rental Market Intensifies Expedia Group's vacation rental platform Vrbo rolled out its biggest produ…
Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2026
# The Travel Industry's Most Ambitious Launches Signal a Shift Toward Personalized Service Summer 2026 brings a wave of new hospitality openings and …
Why Luxury GMs Need a Razor Sharp Point of View
# Luxury Hotel Leaders Must Define What Makes Their Property Irreplaceable The luxury hotel landscape has shifted dramatically. As major brands expan…
This Hotel Outside of Austin Brings a Dash of Tuscany to the Texas Hill Country
# Italian Romance Blooms in the Texas Hill Country A new villa-style hotel just outside Austin transports guests straight to Tuscany without the tran…
The F&B Strategy That Starts With Winning Over Locals, Not Just Guests
# How Hotels Are Turning Restaurants Into Neighborhood Destinations Hotel owners are fundamentally rethinking their food and beverage strategy. Rathe…
Sustainability Stories: How Centrum House Hostel is helping young people discover the world through hospitality
# Centrum House Hostel in Brașov Turns Budget Lodging Into Career Launchpad for Young Workers Centrum House Hostel operates on a conviction that runs…
Fosun Files for ClubMed IPO in Hong Kong
Fosun Tourism Group has filed for a Hong Kong IPO for Club Med, the iconic French all-inclusive resort operator, in a move signaling confidence in the…
Marriott Presses Sales Teams on $1.55 Billion ‘Gap to Goal’ for 2027 Groups
Marriott International is demanding its sales teams close a substantial $1.55 billion gap between current bookings and their 2027 group sales target f…
10 Very Best Family Hotels In Greece To Book (From Newborn To Teenagers)
# Greece's Best Family Hotels Span Islands and Cities for Every Age Group Greece ranks among Europe's top family destinations, and the country's hote…
This Surf Hotel Puts You Right in the Middle of Costa Rica’s Blue Zone
# Costa Rica's Blue Zone Surf Hotel Offers Wellness and Waves in One Destination Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula ranks among the world's five Blue Zone…
Cheval Is Riding Out Dubai’s Demand Slump On Long-Stay Guests
# Cheval Adapts Dubai Strategy as Market Softens, Targets Extended Stays Cheval, the London-based serviced apartment operator, is pivoting its Dubai …
The best spa hotels in the Cotswolds
# Spa Retreats Meet Stone Villages: Why the Cotswolds Became England's Wellness Capital The Cotswolds has quietly transformed into one of Britain's p…
Motel 6’s Power: What Prism’s Annual Report Reveals Ahead of Its IPO
# Motel 6's Parent Company Prism Plots Tech-Driven Hospitality Overhaul Before IPO Prism, the parent company of Motel 6, has engineered a dramatic tr…
The best hotels near the Wimbledon Tennis Championships for 2026
# Wimbledon 2026: Book Your Hotel Now Before Championship Crowds Lock Down London Rooms Wimbledon ballot winners face a secondary challenge after sec…
The best boutique hotels in Copenhagen
# Copenhagen's Boutique Hotels Showcase Danish Design and Individualism Copenhagen's boutique hotel scene reflects the Danish capital's reputation fo…
Marriott Heading for 100 Cities in India, but Country ‘Has to Tell Its Story Better’
Marriott International is doubling down on India with aggressive expansion plans targeting 100 cities across the country, yet the hotel chain's leader…
The best spa hotels in and around Bath
# Thermal Waters and Country Retreats: Bath's Premier Spa Hotels Deliver Wellness in Historic Settings Bath, England's jewel of Georgian architecture…
The 50 best family hotels in the UK
# The 50 Best Family Hotels in the UK: Where Parents and Kids Both Win Finding accommodation that satisfies everyone from toddlers to teenagers deman…
The most romantic hotels in the Cotswolds
# Romance in the English Countryside: Cotswolds Hotels Perfect for Couples The Cotswolds delivers romance through quintessential English charm. Honey…
The best five-star hotels in Edinburgh
# Edinburgh's Elite Five-Star Hotels Deliver Luxury in Scotland's Historic Capital Edinburgh's finest hotels offer travelers an unmatched blend of Sc…
The best pubs with rooms in Kent
# Historic Kent Pubs Blend Heritage Charm with Boutique Hospitality Kent's countryside inns have transformed into destination accommodations that riv…
The best boutique hotels in Barcelona
# Barcelona's Boutique Hotels Blend Art, Architecture, and Local Culture Barcelona attracts travelers seeking authentic Mediterranean experiences wit…
The best boutique hotels in Oxford
# Oxford's Boutique Hotels Transform Historic Landmarks Into Modern Retreats Oxford's boutique hotel scene captures the essence of England's most sto…
GMH Hotels: Harry Styles Is Moving Hotel Markets.
# Harry Styles Effect: How Celebrity Concerts Reshape Hotel Demand Across America Harry Styles' tour dates are moving hotel markets across the United…
Why Every Boutique Hotel Founder Eventually Sells
# The Inevitable Exit: Why Boutique Hotel Founders Surrender Their Brands Boutique hotel founders face a predictable trajectory. They build distincti…
Why Taj-Parent IHCL Wants Full Control of Oriental Hotels
# IHCL's Push for Full Oriental Hotels Control Signals Strategy Shift in India's Luxury Hospitality Sector The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), …
The best family-friendly hotels in Miami
# Miami's Top Family Hotels Balance Adult Relaxation with Kids' Entertainment Miami delivers year-round sunshine and beaches, making it a natural cho…
The most romantic hotels in Scotland
# Scotland's Premier Romantic Retreats: Where Luxury Meets Highland Magic Scotland has emerged as a top-tier destination for couples seeking intimate…
The 50 best family hotels in the Mediterranean
# Mediterranean Family Hotels Deliver All-In Entertainment for Multigenerational Trips Mediterranean family vacations have evolved far beyond basic b…
Britain's most romantic spa breaks
# Britain's Most Romantic Spa Breaks: Where to Escape as a Couple Britain's luxury spa destinations offer stressed couples an antidote to everyday li…
The best London hotels with river views
# The Best London Hotels with River Views: Where the Thames Becomes Your Room's Star Attraction London's relationship with the River Thames defines t…
The best boutique hotels in Lisbon
Lisbon's boutique hotel scene delivers intimate luxury without the corporate polish of five-star chains. The Portuguese capital has emerged as Europe'…
The best spa hotels in Yorkshire
# Yorkshire's Spa Hotels Offer Diverse Escapes From Countryside Retreats to Urban Wellness Centers Yorkshire travelers seeking rejuvenation now have …
The best family hotels in Majorca
# The Best Family Hotels in Majorca: Where Kids Stay Entertained While Parents Relax Majorca transforms into a parent's paradise when you book the ri…
The best dog-friendly hotels in the UK
# UK Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet for Four-Legged Guests British hoteliers have transformed pet accommodation from an afterthought into a competiti…
The best spa hotels in the Lake District
# Spa Hotels in the Lake District Offer Mountain Views and Wellness Retreats The Lake District's spa hotels deliver a rare combination: thermal pools…
What Radisson’s Saudi Arabia Bet Reveals About the Gulf’s Divided Recovery
# Radisson's Saudi Arabia Expansion Signals Diverging Gulf Recovery Paths Radisson's aggressive expansion into Saudi Arabia exposes a critical divide…
The best family hotels in Marrakech
# Family-Friendly Escapes in Marrakech: Where to Stay with Kids Marrakech transforms into a playground for families willing to venture beyond the med…
The best family hotels in Devon
# Family-Friendly Havens Across Devon's Coast and Countryside Devon has emerged as one of Britain's top destinations for family getaways, offering ev…
The best boutique hotels in Paris
# Boutique Hotels in Paris: Where Charm Meets Character Paris continues to cement its position as the world's most sought-after city break destinatio…
The best masseria hotels in Puglia
# Masseria Hotels in Puglia: Southern Italy's Most Authentic Rural Retreats Puglia's countryside holds some of Italy's most distinctive accommodation…
The best hotels on the Northumberland coast
# The Best Hotels on the Northumberland Coast The Northumberland coast rivals Cornwall and the Cotswolds as England's most compelling destination for…
The best beach hotels in Greece
# Greece's Best Beach Hotels: Sun-Soaked Escapes for Every Budget Greece remains one of Europe's most compelling beach destinations, offering crystal…
Hilton’s CEO on Why the Fundamentals Still Win in the AI Era
# Hilton CEO: Human Trust Trumps AI Algorithms in Hospitality's Future Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide Holdings, argues that ar…
The best spa hotels in Cornwall
# Cornwall's Spa Hotels Offer Seaside Wellness Escapes Cornwall's coastline attracts millions of visitors annually, but few combine the region's natu…
The best hotels in County Galway
# The Best Hotels in County Galway: Where Coastal Drama Meets Countryside Charm County Galway offers one of Ireland's most diverse hotel landscapes, …
Viator’s Updated Operator Agreement Formalizes a Power Shift in Experiences Pricing: Scoop
Viator's revised operator agreement signals a fundamental reshaping of how experience pricing works across Airbnb's activities platform. The changes f…
GMH Hotels: The Metric That Broke Hotel Strategy
The hotel industry faces a fundamental reckoning over how it measures performance and allocates investment capital. Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, spe…
This Michigan Hotel Is Like an English Manor House 30 Minutes From Detroit
Royal Park Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan transforms guests into English countryside visitors without the transatlantic flight. Located just 30 minutes f…
Weekend Getaways Are Driving More Airbnb Searches Than Ever. Here’s Where You Should Book This Fall.
# Weekend Getaways Are Driving More Airbnb Searches Than Ever Airbnb travelers are abandoning long vacations for quick autumn escapes. Search data re…
As Popular Destinations Get Crowded, Airbnb Says Gen Z Is Seeking Something Weirder
Airbnb data reveals a sharp generational divide in travel preferences. While millennials flock to Barcelona, Paris, and Rome, Generation Z actively av…
Airfares Just Surged 25.5%—Yet They’re Still 20% Cheaper Than 2016 After Inflation
Airfare prices spiked 25.5% over the past year, with a 20% increase already logged in 2024 alone. This sharp climb startles travelers accustomed to pa…
Airbnb Has Quietly Rebuilt the Marketing Engine It Was Famous for Cutting
Airbnb has reversed its once-celebrated lean approach to marketing, quietly rebuilding a robust growth engine that contradicts its famous claim of rel…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Lead Middle East’s Hotel Construction. The UAE Trails.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt are driving a construction boom across the Middle East's hospitality sector, outpacing the United Arab Emirates despite regiona…
Keystone, Long a Ski and Bike Hub, Finally Has a Hotel Worth Bragging About
Keystone, Colorado's mountain resort town, has long dominated the ski and mountain biking scene without a flagship luxury property. That changes with …
I Have 26 Credit Cards In A Drawer. These Are The 7 Rewards Cards I Actually Carry
A travel rewards veteran manages 26 credit cards but carries only seven in their wallet. This strategy separates cards into three categories: those ac…
Royalty Meets Punk at This Chic London Hotel
The nhow London has opened in the heart of the British capital, bringing an unconventional aesthetic to luxury hospitality. Located in Shoreditch, the…
Why This A-Frame on the Edge of Zion Is Utah’s Most Wishlisted Airbnb Stay
# Utah's Most-Wished Airbnb Sits Steps From Zion's Red Cliffs An A-frame cabin perched near Zion National Park has become Utah's most wishlisted prop…
If It Has Family-Style Dining, It’s Not a Romantic Resort.
# Family-Style Dining Signals Resorts Prioritize Groups Over Couples Romantic getaways demand privacy, and family-style dining destroys that intimacy…
These Airbnbs Have Epic Waterslides to Keep Your Crew Refreshed
# These Airbnbs Have Epic Waterslides to Keep Your Crew Refreshed Forget expensive theme parks and crowded waterpark lines. Airbnb renters can now bo…
The best beach hotels in Portugal
# Portugal's Oceanfront Hotels Deliver Golden Sand Escapes for Every Budget Portugal has quietly become Europe's most accessible beach destination fo…
The best boutique hotels in Edinburgh
# Edinburgh's Boutique Hotel Scene Offers Travelers Intimate Luxury in Scotland's Capital Edinburgh's hotel landscape has transformed dramatically ov…
The best beach hotels in Turkey
# Turkey's Premier Beach Hotels: Where the Turquoise Coast Meets World-Class Hospitality Turkey's southwestern coastline has emerged as a serious riv…
The best family hotels in Spain
# Family-Friendly Spanish Hotels Range from Resort Luxury to Intimate Storybook Escapes Spain ranks among Europe's top family travel destinations, co…
The best family hotels in Rome
# Family-Friendly Hotels in Rome Offer More Than Ancient Ruins for Kids Rome rarely tops the list of family vacation destinations, yet the Eternal Ci…