Lighthouse Launches Smart Distribution to Automate Pricing and Channel Management for Independent Hotels – Image Credit Lighthouse Boost bookings and reduce commission costs through intelligent, automated distribution Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for travel and hospitality, today announced Smart Distribution, an AI-powered feature that automatically optimizes pricing and distribution across booking channels for independent hotels. […]
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GDP growth remains below the long-term avg, and inflation remains sticky.CBRE raised its 2025 GDP forecast to 1.6% from 1.3%. Due to the higher expected base in 2025, CBRE lowered its 2026 GDP growth estimate to 1.8% from 2.0%. Both 2025 and 2026 are expected to be below the 2.1% long run average. […]
marr – Image Credit Marriott International Marriott International and Hawkins Way Capital have signed agreements to convert five properties to the Series by Marriott brand in key U.S. markets, including Miami, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, and San Diego. Marriott International and Hawkins Way Capital have announced the signing of agreements to convert five properties […]
Houston’s Comfort Suites Near NRG Stadium – Image Credit Choice Hotels HVS Brokerage & Advisory announced the sale of the Comfort Suites hotel situated at 1055 McNee Road, Houston, Texas. The property, which includes 55 rooms, was sold to MC Hanuman MHM Inc., a Houston-based company. The seller, Avalon Sai Hotels LLC, is also based […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, will hold a Halloween-themed autumn festival between 30 October and 5 November. The resort has scheduled a series of activities for children, teenagers and adults, ranging from pumpkin carving and treasure hunts to fitness sessions and craft workshops. Guest chef Max Strohe, who holds a Michelin star, will also host […]
Oakwood Hotel, an accommodation business near Gloucester, has been sold to Kang Hotels for an undisclosed sum, having been brought to market for offers in excess of £2m. Situated on Tewkesbury Road, the 55-bedroom hotel is set within three acres of land and housed within a Grade II-listed Georgian manor house. It is also home […]
Cameron House in Loch Lomond has opened a new fine dining restaurant, Loma, which is sourcing much of its produce from a kitchen garden in the hotel grounds. The resort’s garden now provides around 60% of the restaurant’s herbs, vegetables and flowers, reducing food miles and adding to its wider sustainability programme. The 45-cover venue, […]
The Montenotte has announced the appointment of Martin Lovell as its new executive chef. After training in Limerick and Dublin, he spent eight formative years in New York’s high-end restaurant scene working at restaurants such as Café Un Deux Trois. Following this he returned home to head up premier Irish venues such as Castlemartyr Resort […]
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories, including chefs, hotels, spas, inns […]
James Thomson, a Scottish hotelier and restaurateur, has been awarded the AA Lifetime Achievement Award at the AA Hospitality Awards ceremony in London on Monday (22nd September). First introduced in 2006, the award recognises individuals who have dedicated their careers to the hospitality industry. Thomson was honoured for his four decades in the sector, his […]
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