The Rad Hotel Group has sold The Carlton Hotel in Prestwick to independent hotelier Henry Fitzsimmons, owner of The Riverside Lodge Hotel in Irvine, for an undisclosed price. The Carlton Hotel has been part of Rad Hotel Group portfolio since 2008. The transfer of ownership will see all 57 existing staff retained, with wages, benefits, […]
Hyatt has announced the appointment of Mohammad Labban as the new general manager of the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars hotel. Labban, who has worked for Hyatt for more than 27 years across three continents, takes up the role after six years as general manager of Hyatt Regency Birmingham. He began his career with Hyatt in […]
Four Saints Hotels has acquired The Merrion Hotel in Llandudno for £4.5m, marking the seafront property’s first change of ownership in 75 years. The 62-bedroom Victorian hotel, which overlooks Llandudno Bay, was sold by brothers Gareth and Paul Bream, who are retiring. The Bream family has owned the hotel for more than seven decades, and […]
Digital marketing has become the foundation to a hotel’s success, affecting how travelers find and book their stays. Travelers are more informed, connected, and influenced by online content than ever before, shaping their experience long before they walk through the front door. That’s why we have created this comprehensive Digital Marketing Guide for Hoteliers, a […]
European Travel Demand Remains Robust with Increased Interest in Off-Peak and Off-Path Travel – Image Credit Unsplash+Â Â Â Despite economic challenges, European travel demand remains robust, with a growing preference for quieter, off-the-beaten-path destinations. Travel Trends and Preferences According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, 77% of Europeans plan to travel between June and […]
Fair Share of the Market: What It is and How to Calculate It – By Daniel Foreman – Image Credit Lighthouse   There are tons of fancy metrics and KPIs in the hotel commercial strategy world. The ways that we slice and dice our data can be very elaborate, and small fluctuations in obscure metrics can […]
Waldorf Astoria New York – Park Avenue Lobby – Credit Waldorf Astoria New York   Waldorf Astoria New York – Lex Yard – Credit Waldorf Astoria New York   Waldorf Astoria New York – Park Avenue Junior Suite – Credit Waldorf Astoria New York   ‘The Greatest of Them All’ – as Conrad Hilton famously described the landmark […]
U.S. Travel Agencies Report $8.6 Billion in Air Ticket Sales in February 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash   Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) announced that U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $52.3 billion from January through June 2025 — a 1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Total passenger trips increased 2% over the […]
The envisioned waterfront with Las Vegas Sands’ new ultra-luxury development featuring a 55-storey hotel tower and podium with 15,000-seat arena situated adjacent to the existing Marina Bay Sands. (Image courtesy of Safdie Architects)   The Skyloop from an aerial perspective that highlights the distinct design of its twin wings. (Image courtesy of Safdie Architects)   The podium […]
Whitbread Completes Structural Phase of New Manchester Premier Inn – Image Credit Whitbread   Whitbread has completed the structural phase of a new 229-room Premier Inn hotel on Rochdale Road in Manchester, with an opening scheduled for autumn 2026. Whitbread PLC has announced the completion of the structural phase for its new Premier Inn hotel located […]
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