A barefoot luxury escape in the Maldives has never felt more welcoming for families. This week, OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort introduced spacious new Beach Family Villas and unveiled the whimsical Treehouse Kids Retreat, where imagination and island charm come to life. Beach Family VillasSet directly on the island's powder-soft sands, the new Beach Family Villas (116 sqm) are designed for … [Read more...]
Preferred Hotels & Resorts introduces private jet experience
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Hospitality brand Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched its first private jet program, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience, created in partnership with Bucketlist Xperiences. The 17-night journey will take place from October 6 to October 23 next year, with a bespoke itinerary spanning Singapore, India, Rwanda, Kenya, Greece, Morocco, and … [Read more...]
Gunter Hotel reopens after $57 million renovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes US: The Gunter Hotel, a 116-year-old San Antonio landmark, has reopened following a $57 million (£42 million) renovation. Now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, the reimagined property has unveiled new guest rooms, dining venues, and cultural experiences. The hotel features 311 rooms, including 30 suites and 14 ADA rooms, along with a rooftop pool, 24/7 fitness … [Read more...]
Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova Unveils $33 Million Transformation, Redefining Full-Service Hospitality in the Region
Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova, the city's only full-service branded hotel, has unveiled a $33 million property-wide renovation, delivering a fully reimagined group and leisure guest experience. The project includes a floor-to-ceiling transformation of all 265 guestrooms and suites, as well as an extensive refresh of the hotel's common areas, more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting … [Read more...]
Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Debuts Le Petit Pali St. Helena
The most bespoke of all. Avi Brosh's Palisociety continues the expansion of its signature bed & breakfast hotel brand, Le Petit Pali, with the debut of Le Petit Pali St. Helena, now open in Napa Valley, California. The fifth Le Petit Pali hotel, accompanying locations in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood and Laguna Beach, is a wine country resort destination perched on … [Read more...]
Approval for new luxury London hotel
Hotel investor Jastar Capital has won a key planning consent in the City of London, paving the way for development of a new luxury riverside hotel. The approval means transformation can now begin for the landmark Custom House building, for many years government offices. For its reimagined future, the property will be converted to provide a 179 room hotel, with restaurants and bars plus a high … [Read more...]
NEWLY RENOVATED HISTORIC GUNTER HOTEL NOW OPEN
The iconic Gunter Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is proud to announce that it is now officially open to the public. Following a transformative $57 million renovation, the reimagined hotel unveils the first phase of its restoration, inviting the public to experience the renewed legacy of this 116-year-old San Antonio landmark.Originally opened in 1909, the Gunter returns as part of Marriott … [Read more...]
Absolute Sanctuary Launches Bespoke Executive Burnout & Recovery Program Koh Samui, Thailand
Absolute Sanctuary, Asia’s leading fitness wellness resort, proudly announces the launch of its Executive Burnout & Recovery Program ,a transformative experience designed exclusively for high-performing executives facing relentless schedules, mounting pressure, and chronic stress. Nestled on the island of Koh Samui, the 38-room boutique wellness resort has earned its reputation as a trusted … [Read more...]
Bangkok’s Four Seasons Hotel to host Liquid Legends with six of the world’s best bars this October
Bangkok is set to host a night of international cocktail excellence as Six of the world’s most celebrated bars unite for Sálon Social: Liquid Legends on October 11, 2025, at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River. The event brings together acclaimed bars from across the globe — each ranked among The World’s 50 Best Bars or Asia’s 50 Best Bars — for an evening of collaboration, creativity, … [Read more...]
Schaerer Celebrates 100,000th Coffee Soul from Zuchwil Factory
Schaerer AG is celebrating a major milestone: the 100,000th Schaerer Coffee Soul has rolled off the production line in Zuchwil, highlighting the remarkable success of this versatile fully automatic coffee machine. First unveiled in its current generation at Host Milan in 2019, the Schaerer Coffee Soul has been in series production since October 2020. It has since delivered outstanding coffee … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Resort Puerto Rico to Open in November 2025
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is set to open on November 20, 2025, and is now accepting reservations. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Tap, Pay, Sleep: New Payment Rules Push Front Desk Software Into Fraud-Fight Mode
If you’ve noticed check-ins moving faster, digital receipts arriving before you’ve reached the elevator, and deposit holds dropping off your card a bit sooner, you’re not imagining it. A quiet shift is happening at the lobby counter. Modern hotel front desk software now sits at the heart of more demanding payment standards, craftier fraud tactics, and traveler expectations for tap-and-go … [Read more...]
Golden Week 2025 Powers Travel Shifts: Strategic Planning, Alternative Stays, and Up&and&Coming Destinations
Chinese Outbound Travel & Longer booking lead times with rising demand for alternative stays. Regional Autumn Holidays & Short&haul journeys peak during Japan's Silver Week and Korea's Chuseok, while Chinese cities remain popular among inbound visitors. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New Gateway Hotel Opens in Ahmedabad, India
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has opened Gateway Ahmedabad on Sindhu Bhavan Road, featuring 116 rooms and suites. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Designing Hotels for the Future: a Q&A on Sustainable Architecture
A Q&A from PKF with Meindl Cavar Concepts on designing hotels with a focus on sustainability. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Air Canada Maintains Ottawa&London Flights Through Winter 2025&26
Air Canada will continue its non&stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow throughout the Winter 2025&26 season. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Hotel Profitability Tightrope: Walking the Line Between Growth and Costs
Think of 2025 as a tightrope act for hoteliers: revenue gains on one side, rising costs on the other. Step too far in either direction, and balance is lost. Globally, profits are still moving upward, but the margin for error—literally—is shrinking fast. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Study Highlights Travelers' Demand for Responsible Tourism Guidance
A recent study by Aruba has highlighted a significant gap between travelers' intentions to engage in Responsible Tourism and the guidance they receive on how to do so. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Supporting the American Franchising Act: Franchisees Need a Permanent Joint Employer Standard
Hotel franchising has been a pathway to success for small-business owners for more than 80 years. The brand standards that accompany a hotel franchise are a win-win for both guests and operators: they build trust by ensuring a consistent guest experience, drive repeat visits through loyalty programs, and offer support at strategic and operational levels. Franchising is also great for the … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts to Launch Ruby Brand in U.S. Urban Markets
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the introduction of its Ruby brand to the U.S. market, with a focus on urban micro&segment growth. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]