For Hotel Owners Loyalty Program Benefits and Costs Continue to Rise – Image Credit Unsplash+    In 2024, the fees a hotel owner paid to support their brand’s guest loyalty program continued to grow at a relatively strong rate. During the year, the annual growth of guest loyalty program fees exceeded the increases in brand royalty […]

Travelers Turn to AI and Biometrics for a Seamless Journey: Amadeus Study Insights – Image Credit Unsplash+    New Amadeus research reveals that travelers are increasingly relying on technology, with a strong preference for AI and biometric solutions to enhance their travel experience. A recent study by Amadeus, titled “Connected Journeys: How Technology Will Transform Travel […]

Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly, Tourism Minister Sherif Fathi, Hossam El Shaer and William E. Heinecke. – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Minor Hotels has entered a joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises to develop up to 50 hotels in Egypt over the next decade. Minor Hotels has announced a joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & […]

Hotel Union Activity Diminishes in 2025: A Temporary Calm? – Image Credit Unsplash    Union activity in the hotel industry has significantly decreased in 2025, but underlying tensions suggest a potential resurgence. In 2025, the hotel industry has witnessed a notable decline in union activity compared to the previous year. By early fall of 2024, over […]

DACH (Germany, Austria And Switzerland) Region Hotels & Chains Report 2025 – Image Credit Horwath HTL    Germany and Austria have had to contend with sluggish growth, high energy costs, and persistent inflation, while broader geopolitical uncertainty – from international trade tensions to the ongoing war in Ukraine – continues to weigh on sentiment. Switzerland, by […]

Oracle Supercharges Simphony Self-Service Capabilities for Stadiums, Restaurants, and Hotels – Image Credit Oracle Hospitality    Simphony Kiosk enhancements give operators the agility to better meet changing customer needs with grab-and-go, pre-order, or scan-and-go options Oracle today announced advanced self-service capabilities for Oracle Simphony Kiosk. The hardware advancements, including the ability to flip the screen […]

Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Hotel Spa Reservations Sales Training – Image Credit Kennedy Training Network    Sponsored By Travel Outlook and Track Hospitality Software  Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, October 17, at Noon ET. REGISTER HERE  This month’s topic […]

Rendering of the MB Resort Orlando – Image Credit MB Signature Properties    MB Resort Orlando has announced that it has surpassed $100 million in sales, achieving a 25% pre-construction sell-out. The development, situated near Walt Disney World, is part of a broader initiative to provide high-yield investment opportunities to international buyers. MB Signature Properties is […]

Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida – Image Credit Wyndham Hotels    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced Dazzler Select, a new franchise brand aimed at independent economy lifestyle hotels, with its first location in Kissimmee, Florida. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched a new franchise brand, Dazzler Select by Wyndham, targeting independent […]

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center – Image Credit Hilton    The Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center has completed a full renovation, updating guest rooms, public spaces, and meeting facilities. The Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center has finalized a comprehensive renovation project. The property, located […]