Hilton has opened the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, marking its 9,000th hotel globally and the first Signia by Hilton in Texas. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Sheraton Hotels Opens New Hotel in Malaysia
Sheraton Hotels has opened a new 345&room hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Nikos Konstantinidis Joins Highgate as SVP of Acquisitions in Europe
Highgate has appointed Nikos Konstantinidis as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Europe, with a focus on hospitality investment opportunities across the region. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Triptease Date Boost: Automatically Focus Marketing on Your Priority Dates
Date Boost gives you more control over your priority dates and drive more bookings when you need them most–without heavy discounts or relying too heavily on OTAs. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hilton Expands in South Korea with 1,275&Room Resort Agreement
Hilton has signed an agreement with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort to open a 1,275&room hotel in Incheon, South Korea. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
From Stressful to Streamlined: Ow to Manage Hotel Peak Season Successfully & By Laure Cremers
Double the guests, double the workload? Not necessarily... Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico Hotels See Revenue Boost from Bad Bunny's San Juan Shows
Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico significantly boosted the local hotel industry, with notable increases in occupancy and revenue, particularly during shows open to the general public. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Younger Travelers Lead Surge in UK's Overseas Travel Confidence, ABTA Reports
The latest findings from the ABTA 2025 Travel Confidence Index indicate a significant increase in the UK's confidence in overseas travel. This upward trend is particularly notable among younger adults and those who have booked their travels through professionals or opted for package holidays. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Decline Amid Holiday Impact for the Week Ending 27 September
U.S. hotel performance metrics show significant declines, influenced by the Rosh Hashanah holiday. Las Vegas and New Orleans experience the steepest drops in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Only 16% of Small Hotels Focus on Attracting New Guests Due to Operational Demands: SiteMinder
A study by SiteMinder reveals that only 16% of small accommodation businesses globally spend more time attracting guests and growing their bookings, compared to nearly half (49%) who dedicate more time to daily operational demands. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
US government shutdown impacts travellers: What it means for flights, museums and national parks
Travellers heading to the United States this week are facing an unwelcome surprise: another government shutdown, the tenth since 1976 and third under Donald Trump. The shutdown began on 1 October after lawmakers in Washington failed to pass a funding bill. While the political stalemate is centred on Capitol Hill, its effects are already rippling through the country and disrupting travel. … [Read more...]
Resolute Road opens Tru by Hilton Goodlettsville Nashville
Resolute Road Hospitality has opened the Tru by Hilton Goodlettsville Nashville, located in Goodlettsville, TN. The company manages the property for owner SHIV SAI Hospitality Group Inc. The 98-room hotel features guestrooms with rolling desks and free high-speed WiFi. Amenities include social spaces such as an open lobby designed for work and play, a complimentary hot breakfast, a 24/7 market, a … [Read more...]
SiteMinder Research: Operations Take Priority Over Guest Acquisition at Small Hotels
DALLAS, Texas—Small accommodation businesses globally spend more time managing daily operations than attracting guests, according to new research from SiteMinder. SiteMinder’s study, which uncovers challenges in the small accommodation sector, shows that nearly half (49 percent) of small accommodation providers prioritize property management tasks over guest acquisition, while only 16 percent … [Read more...]
Hilton opens 9,000th hotel across the globe
Hilton has reached the milestone of 9,000 hotels globally with the opening of Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, representing nearly three openings per day since reaching 8,000 hotels just a year ago. “Much like we make a promise to our guests to deliver reliable and friendly stays, we are committed to being owners’ partner of choice,” said Christian Charnaux, EVP/chief development … [Read more...]
AHLA Foundation Awards Academic Scholarships to 246 Students
WASHINGTON—AHLA Foundation announced the distribution of more than $710,000 in academic scholarships to 246 students at 64 schools across the country for the 2025–2026 academic year. This year, nearly 90 percent of recipients identify as being from underrepresented communities, reinforcing the Foundation’s mission to create increased access to rewarding careers in hospitality. “Our … [Read more...]
The Westin New York Grand Central receives $216M refinacing
Smith Hill Capital, the commercial real estate debt investment management business of Procaccianti Companies, and Bain Capital have jointly completed a $216 million refinancing for The Westin New York Grand Central. Located in Midtown Manhattan on East 42nd Street, one block from Grand Central Terminal, the 774-key hotel features 18,750 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, a full-service … [Read more...]
Peachtree Group adds six properties to portfolio
Peachtree Group’s hospitality management division has added six new hotels to its third-party management platform. Five of the hotels are owned by La Posada Group LLC and include Fairfield Inn Evansville East in Indiana; Fairfield Inn Las Cruces and TownePlace Suites Las Cruces in New Mexico; and SpringHill Suites Lawrence Downtown and TownePlace Suites Kansas City Overland Park in Kansas and . … [Read more...]
Peachtree Group Adds Six Properties to Its Management Portfolio
ATLANTA, Georgia—Peachtree Group’s hospitality management division has added six new hotels to its third-party management platform. Five of the hotels are owned by La Posada Group LLC and include Fairfield Inn Evansville East in Indiana, Fairfield Inn Las Cruces in New Mexico., SpringHill Suites Lawrence Downtown in Kansas, TownePlace Suites Kansas City Overland Park in Kansas, and TownePlace … [Read more...]
Southern Europe welcomes more voco hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the continued expansion of its voco brand with nine new signings and openings across Southern Europe, adding over 1,000 rooms to its portfolio. This growth strengthens IHG’s premium offering in key markets, including France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey, as demand for high-quality hospitality options continues to rise.Since its launch in 2018, voco has … [Read more...]
HB on the Scene: Balancing efficiency and the human touch
Artificial intelligence (AI) was center stage at the Destination AI Hospitality Summit at the National Housing Center in Washington, DC, as an attentive audience of hospitality and tech leaders heard and offered the latest insights into the technology that is transforming the industry. The session, “Conversational AI in Hospitality: Converting Guest Chats, Texts & Calls,” focused on a question … [Read more...]