Image Credit Quality Resort Sorrento Beach    Goldfields Group has acquired the Quality Resort Sorrento Beach in a $31 million off-market transaction, with plans for future mixed-use development. Goldfields Group has purchased the Quality Resort Sorrento Beach, consisting of 81 short-stay strata-lots, for $31 million in an off-market sale. The transaction was managed by CBRE’s Perth […]

Robin Ruiz – Image Credit Wellness Tourism Association    The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has announced its relaunch as a for-profit entity, now under the ownership and leadership of Robin Ruiz, who also serves as the President and CEO. Previously established in 2018 as a nonprofit organization, the WTA has played a significant role in the […]

Image Credit Live Aqua    Live Aqua will open an adults-only, all-inclusive resort named Devossion in Playa Del Carmen in October 2025. Live Aqua has announced plans to launch an adults-only, all-inclusive resort named Devossion in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, with a grand opening scheduled for October 2025. The new resort will transform an existing beachfront […]

Local SEO for Hotels: Expanding Beyond Google – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    Did you know that between 50% and 60% of travelers use alternative search platforms other than Google to find hotels? While Google is the dominant player in local search, focusing solely on Google can limit your hotel’s online visibility. Alternative search engines, mapping […]

The Role of Hotel Spa Departments – Image Credit Unsplash    Spas are an expected amenity for most luxury and ultra luxury hotels, and properties with savvy operators are benefiting greatly from luxury travelers increasingly willing to spend on spa. Spas are also mandatory under the brand standards for certain luxury and ultra-luxury brands, as well […]

Hotel RFPs Evolve: Driving Strategic Value in Corporate Travel and Meetings – Image Credit Unsplash+    Corporate travel managers are shifting their focus from cost savings to broader strategic goals, including sustainability and traveler satisfaction, through structured RFP processes. As the business travel landscape undergoes significant changes, corporate travel managers are adapting their strategies for sourcing […]

Why Your Appraiser Sounds Like a Robot – Image Credit Unsplash    Bridging the divide between financial reporting and the appraisal world There is a recurring moment of quiet frustration in nearly every audit cycle: the valuation report arrives – neatly packaged, meticulously worded – yet somehow not useful. Not entirely. You examine it, searching for […]

Four Hotel Marriott and IHG Portfolio in Georgia Listed for Sale – Image Credit CBRE    The Middle Georgia Select Service Hotel Collection, consisting of Marriott and IHG-branded hotels, is available for sale with flexible acquisition options. The Middle Georgia Select Service Hotel Collection, located in Warner Robins and Cordele, Georgia, is now on the market. […]

Matthias Kindl – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Matthias Kindl has been appointed as the General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, effective August 4, 2025 Matthias Kindl has been appointed as the General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, with his tenure beginning on August 4, 2025. Kindl transitions to this role following his position […]

Iyad Mourad – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has announced the appointment of Iyad Mourad as its new hotel manager. Mourad, who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, began his career with Four Seasons in 2002 at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. His […]