Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, marking the brand’s second property in Shanghai. Hilton has announced the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, located in the Qiantan District of Pudong, Shanghai. This development marks the second Waldorf Astoria property in the city. It is […]

New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel – Image Credit Unsplash+    Study presented at the annual WINiT Summit examines gender gaps in leadership, satisfaction and safety Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) […]

Hotels Embrace AI Integration to Boost Direct Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash+    The hospitality industry is witnessing a technological shift as hotels push to integrate live availability and pricing data into AI search platforms like ChatGPT. This move is aimed at increasing direct bookings and reducing reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs). The Rise of […]

IHCL Announces New Taj Resort in Sawai Madhopur – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) will develop a new Taj resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, featuring 75 units. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement to open a new resort under the Taj brand in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. The development […]

HVS ANAROCK Northeast India: A Hidden Gem for Tourism Potential – Image Credit HVS    Visit The report explores Northeast India’s untapped tourism potential, analyzing its economic impact, infrastructure growth, state tourism policies, and branded hospitality landscape. It highlights key opportunities, challenges, and strategic recommendations to drive sustainable, inclusive, and community-led tourism development across the region. […]

Hotel Chains Report Mixed Q3 Results As Luxury Holds Up, Guidance Gets Cautious – Image Credit Unsplash    Major hotel companies closing out third-quarter reporting this week delivered a familiar — and increasingly bifurcated — picture of global travel demand: premium and resort properties continue to outperform, while midscale and economy segments in the U.S. and […]

Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November    The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 11, 2023. Saudi Arabia is set to host the 26th session of the United Nations Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh from November 7 to […]

U.S. Hotel Industry Reels As Shutdown Triggers a Staggering $650 Million Loss – Image Credit Unsplash+    U.S. Hotel Industry Unites to Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country today sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging them to […]

Among the provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador stood out with a significant 15.5% occupancy boost, reaching 79.6%. – Image Credit Unsplash    Canadian hotel occupancy and revenue per available room increased for the fifth consecutive month. Newfoundland and Labrador led in occupancy growth, while Manitoba saw the highest gains in average daily rate and revenue […]

A rendering of the Kimpton Salzburg Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Kimpton Salzburg, marking the brand’s entry into Austria, with an expected opening in mid-2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open a Kimpton hotel in Salzburg, Austria, in partnership […]