AI is increasingly becoming a popular tool for travel planning among younger generations, with a notable shift from traditional methods to digital solutions. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Research: 82% of Hoteliers Using Cloud Integration See Improved Workforce Efficiency
Among other research findings: Properties with unified platforms report 20–30% reductions in operational inefficiencies, while also improving guest satisfaction and direct bookings.9.17.2025 A new research report from Starfleet Research, How Top-Performing Hotels Harness the Power of Technology to Turbocharge Operations, uncovers how the most successful hotels are transforming operations with … [Read more...]
Airbnb App to Feature Hotel Interface
Airbnb plans to integrate a hotel interface into its app, targeting boutique and independent hotels Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
IHG to Open Holiday Inn in Siliguri in 2027
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open a 111&room Holiday Inn in Siliguri, India, in 2027. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Delaware North Acquires Cactus Moon Lodge Near Austin
Delaware North has acquired Cactus Moon Lodge, a special&event venue near Austin, Texas, with plans for further development. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
UK Hospitality Job Losses Projected to Reach 111,000 by November
The hospitality sector in the UK is projected to lose 111,000 jobs by the November 26 Budget, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice, LA, Sold to A&K Hospitality
HVS Brokerage & Advisory has completed the sale of the 41&key Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice in Louisiana to A&K Hospitality of Eunice LLC. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
INSETE Statistics Update for the Greek Hospitality Industry First Half 2025
In the period January–June 2025, travel receipts recorded an increase of +11.0% compared with the same period of 2024 and amounted to €7,659 million. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Agentic AI Gains Traction in Corporate Strategies for 2025, finds GlobalData
Corporate boardrooms are increasingly focusing on agentic artificial intelligence (AI) as firms transition from basic automation and generative AI pilots to autonomous decision&making systems. According to GlobalData, agentic AI is being positioned as a significant driver for productivity and cost efficiency. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
New AHLA Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans
Rising costs and softening demand leading to pullback, according to AHLA member survey Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Global Hotel Industry Eyes Billions in Potential Revenue Through Deepened System Connectivity: SiteMinder Research
New research by SiteMinder, the world's leading hotel guest acquisition and revenue platform, reveals that 65% of hoteliers believe faster, fully integrated systems could unlock at least 6% more annual revenue—representing billions in opportunity across the $1.2 trillion global accommodation sector. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Siliguri, bringing world-class hospitality to the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a joint venture between Kaysons Group, Sagar Group and Golden Goenka Group. Located in West Bengal, India, and slated to open in 2027, the upcoming hotel underscores IHG's commitment to strengthening … [Read more...]
Crowne Plaza coming near Disneyland Paris
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open Crowne Plaza Paris – Marne-la-Vallée, in partnership with Danish real estate company Proark. The 250-room property, located in Magny-le-Hongre, is scheduled to be fully converted and operational in the second half of 2026. Just 10 minutes from Disneyland Paris, this new luxury hotel will strengthen IHG’s premium portfolio in France. It … [Read more...]
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Volume II: A Multi-Level Renovation Marking a New Era of Bold Luxury
Like the much-anticipated second album from a breakout artist, W Toronto Hotel is debuting a renewed rhythm: remixed, refined, and ready to be re-experienced. Aptly titled Volume II, the Yorkville property is unveiling the first phase of its multi-level transformation with the debut of Living Room, the brand's signature lobby lounge, now reimagined and redesigned as the heartbeat of the hotel. The … [Read more...]
Uga Prāva Opens in Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Uga, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce the opening of its seventh property, Uga Prāva, on 15th July 2025. Perched along the breathtaking shores of Tangalle on the south Sri Lankan coast, Uga Prāva comprises seven exclusive suites with a luxurious minimalist design, a private beach, a signature restaurant and bar and a sprawling … [Read more...]
KAPPE Builds 74 Serviced Apartments in the Future-Oriented Location of Braunschweig
Construction work on the new serviced apartment property by KAPPE Projektentwicklung GmbH began at Kaiserstrasse 10 in Braunschweig in early 2025. The shell of the building was completed in May, and interior work is now in full swing. The project is scheduled for completion by mid-2026 at the latest. The approximately 2,000 m² site is located in a central yet quiet area of Braunschweig, not far … [Read more...]
The Joule Enters a New Era with Reimagined West Tower Rooms
The Joule, Dallas' landmark luxury hotel on Main Street, proudly announces the debut of its newly reimagined West Tower guestrooms, transformed by the award-winning firm Tihany Design, the same atelier that designed the hotel when it opened in 2008. This milestone follows earlier enhancements to the hotel's ballroom level and expansion of its award-winning spa to include a new express facial bar … [Read more...]
JW Marriott Debuts in Northern Virginia, Redefining Hospitality with the Grand Unveiling of JW Marriott Reston Station
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, and Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) ("Comstock") today announced the opening of JW Marriott Reston Station, a 247-room luxury hotel located in the heart of Reston Station — the largest mixed-use, transit-oriented community in the Washington, D.C. region. This extraordinary new hotel marks the … [Read more...]
Hideaway Inns Debuts Flagship Property in Mt. Sunapee, NH
Hideaway Inns, a new hospitality platform reimagining regional travel for today's experience-driven guest, announced today the opening of its first property: Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee. Developed by Hideaway Inns and managed by Revival Hotels, the 55-room hotel marks the official debut of the Hideaway Inns brand, delivering a hospitality experience that combines frictionless technology, … [Read more...]
Sirata Beach Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida Completes $25 Million Renovation to Guest Rooms and Suites
The beloved Sirata Beach Resort announces the completion of its $25 million guest rooms and suites renovation, as well as the lobby and fitness center. Owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, the Sirata Beach Resort will transition to a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property once Phase II of the renovation is complete. The Tapestry Collection is comprised of independent boutique hotels, each rich in … [Read more...]