American Travelers Seek Value and Meaning Amid Economic Uncertainty According to Future Partners October 2025 Report – Image Credit Unsplash+    The American Traveler’s Evolving Preferences: Value, Meaning, and the Rise of ‘Anti-Luxury’ Travel Financial Outlook: Steady, But Uneven Confidence Financial sentiment among American travelers remains steady, with 34.8% reporting that their household is better off […]

IHCL Opens Restored Gulab Haveli Hotel in Mandawa, India – Image Credit IHCL    The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has opened Gulab Haveli, a heritage hotel in Mandawa, Rajasthan, under its SeleQtions brand. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the opening of Gulab Haveli in Mandawa, Rajasthan. The property is part of the […]

Parkroyal Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Serene Capital Acquires Quest Springfield Central for AUD26.7 Million in Queensland, Australia Australia-based fund management company, Serene Capital, has acquired the 82-key Quest Springfield Central in Queensland, Australia from UK-based real estate investment manager, 90 North Real Estate Partners […]

A&O Hostels acquires DoubleTree by Hilton London – Docklands Riverside – Image Credit a&o Hostels    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS German Civil Service Association acquires Park Plaza Berlin from Union Investment The German Civil Service Association has acquired the four-star, 169-room Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte in Germany, from German real […]

Brits Embrace AI for Travel Planning but Still Rely on Traditional Advice – Image Credit Unsplash    Despite the rise of AI and digital influencers, UK travelers still prefer holiday advice from friends and family, according to Amadeus research A recent study by Amadeus reveals that while emerging technologies, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) […]

From left to right: Kenneth Macpherson (IHG), Matthew Woollard (IHG), (Mrs) Willemijn Geels (IHG), Skorri Rafn Rafnsson (CEO at Alva Capital), Karin Sheppard (IHG), Farkhad Kamilov (IHG), Miguel Martins (IHG) – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first Candlewood Suites property in Reykjavik, Iceland, […]

DoubleTree Newark Penn Station Hotel – Image Credit CBRE    The DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, a 257-room hotel, is listed for sale as downtown Newark experiences significant development and growth. The DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, located at 1048 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ, is now available for sale. The hotel is directly connected […]

Shifts in Holiday Travel: Economic Caution Drives Demand for Closer, Later Trips – Image Credit Unsplash    Sojern, a leading digital marketing platform for the hospitality industry, has released its annual travel trend report for the 2025 holiday season. The report highlights significant shifts in travel behavior, with a notable trend towards domestic travel and later […]

Jason Kruse – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Jason Kruse has been appointed as the Complex General Manager for three Anantara resorts in the Maldives. Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Jason Kruse as the Complex General Manager for Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. Kruse will oversee […]

Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo Hotel – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo, marking the brand’s second location in Japan. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo, located in the Nihonbashi Kabutocho area of Tokyo. The 195-room hotel is situated near […]