Think of 2025 as a tightrope act for hoteliers: revenue gains on one side, rising costs on the other. Step too far in either direction, and balance is lost. Globally, profits are still moving upward, but the margin for error—literally—is shrinking fast. Margins Under Fire Across Continents The Middle East remains the outlier, setting the […]

Gateway Ahmedabad Hotel – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has opened Gateway Ahmedabad on Sindhu Bhavan Road, featuring 116 rooms and suites. Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the opening of Gateway Ahmedabad, located on Sindhu Bhavan Road. The hotel adds to the company’s portfolio in a key urban center. Gateway […]

Designing Hotels for the Future: a Q&A on Sustainable Architecture – Image Credit Unsplash+    A Q&A from PKF with Meindl Cavar Concepts on designing hotels with a focus on sustainability. 1. The topic of sustainability is more relevant than ever before, but there is also more confusion in the market than ever before. How are […]

Air Canada Maintains Ottawa-London Flights Through Winter 2025-26 – Image Credit Air Canada    Air Canada will continue its non-stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow throughout the Winter 2025-26 season. Air Canada has announced that it will maintain its non-stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow during the Winter 2025-26 period. This decision ensures year-round […]

Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner – Image Credit Boeing Company    Uzbekistan Airways has confirmed an order for 14 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with options for an additional eight, as part of its fleet modernization strategy. This order represents the largest single purchase by the airline to date. The announcement was made during the United Nations General […]

Image Credit Aruba Tourism Authority    The Aruba Responsible Tourism Impact Report reveals that while 96% of travelers acknowledge the importance of Responsible Tourism, a mere 23% feel they have been adequately guided on how to make a positive impact.  Responsible Tourism: A New Standard The Aruba Responsible Tourism Impact Report underscores a fundamental shift in […]

Rendering of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Mandarin Oriental is set to open its first golf resort with branded residences in Dubai in 2030, marking its third property in the city. Mandarin Oriental has announced plans to open its inaugural golf resort, Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates, in Dubai […]

Los Angeles Convention Center Modernization & Expansion Project Rendering. Credit: Populous    The Los Angeles City Council has approved an expansion and modernization project for the L.A. Convention Center, adding 324,000 square feet of space. The Los Angeles City Council has approved a project to expand and modernize the L.A. Convention Center. The project aims to […]

Ruby Guest Room – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the introduction of its Ruby brand to the U.S. market, with a focus on urban micro-segment growth. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to introduce its Ruby brand to the United States, marking the brand’s entry into the […]

Market Penetration Index: Using MPI for Hotel Benchmarking – Image Credit Lighthouse    A busy hotelier has just wrapped up their best August ever – traditionally it has always been a strong month, but this year it’s been non-stop action. Multiple sell-outs, countless rooms turned, and after closing the books, the overworked team is ready for […]