Rendering of The Westerly Tower at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino has announced that its new oceanfront tower, The Westerly, will open in early 2026 and is now accepting reservations. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino has revealed plans for The Westerly, a […]

Image Credit Perplexity    Expedia Group has introduced Comet, an AI-powered travel browser developed in partnership with Perplexity. This new tool aims to streamline travel planning by integrating conversational search, trip planning, and loyalty rewards into a single platform. With the launch, Expedia offers travelers Silver status in its OneKey loyalty program as an incentive to […]

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh – Image Credit Marriott International    JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has been appointed to sell the 240-room Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh, located in the city’s center. The 240-room Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is now available for purchase. This property is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, a key location in one […]

Manhattan Hotels Deliver Strong Performance – Manhattan Lodging Index: First Half 2025 – Image Credit PwC    Manhattan hotels extended their upswing in the first half of 2025 with RevPAR rising 7.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Growth remains largely rate-driven with ADR increasing 5.7 percent, supported by a 1.4 percent increase in […]

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio North Windcrest – Image Credit CBRE    Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio North Windcrest is available for purchase, offering a renovated property with tax incentives and strong revenue potential. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio North Windcrest is currently listed for sale. The property is […]

Greece experienced a 1.1% reduction in ADR but saw a 2-point increase in occupancy, leading to a 1.5% rise in RevPAR. – Image Credit Unsplash+    The European hotel industry experienced varied performance in August 2025, with notable declines in key markets, such as Germany and France, while smaller destinations, like Latvia and Hungary, reported growth. […]

Is Your CompSet Built for Profit? For years, hotel benchmarking has defaulted to one metric: RevPAR. It was the universal KPI that every property, brand — and in every boardroom was used to shape strategy and direction.  But today, revenue on its own tells you half of the story. Margins are being squeezed by rising […]

The George at Columbia Hotel – Image Credit Hilton    The George at Columbia, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel, has opened in Harlem, New York, featuring 139 guest rooms and a range of amenities. The George at Columbia, part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, has officially opened its doors in Harlem, New York. Located at 412 […]

Millennium Bridge in Dublin, Ireland – Image Credit Unsplash    The September 2025 HTL Market Update provides a comprehensive analysis of Ireland’s hospitality sector performance during the summer season, along with investment trends, tourism statistics, and notable industry developments. Hotel Performance National hotel occupancy increased to 80.7%, up 0.4 points year-on-year, while Average Daily Rate (ADR) […]

U.S. Travel Association: America’s Travel Economy Has Lost $1 Billion – and Counting – Image Credit Unsplash+    It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding – costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending. “This shutdown is […]