Main pool at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara – Image Credit Marriott International   The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has completed a comprehensive renovation of its facilities, including guest rooms, dining venues, and public spaces. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara has finalized a significant renovation project in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The updates encompass […]
Chris Hanrattie – Image Credit M2G Ventures   M2G Ventures, a real estate investment firm based in Texas, has announced the launch of a new hospitality division. This initiative aims to expand the company’s portfolio to include hotel properties, complementing its existing focus on industrial and mixed-use assets. Chris Hanrattie has been appointed as Managing Director, […]
AI-Powered Fraud: Travel Industry Faces Growing Consumer Distrust – Image Credit Unsplash+Â Â Â Recent research conducted by Jumio, a leader in AI-powered identity intelligence, has unveiled a significant lack of confidence among global consumers regarding the travel industry’s ability to safeguard against identity fraud. As the world becomes increasingly digital, consumers are growing wary of AI-powered […]
Image Credit Smart Hotel Manager   Smart Hotel Manager, a technology company focused on modernizing hotel safety operations, is working with Remington Hospitality to advance its Live Safety platform. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to embedding real-time preparedness into the fabric of daily hotel operations. Seven Remington properties deployed Smart Hotel Manager’s Live Safety platform […]
Global Business Travel Faces Decline Amid U.S. Policy Changes – Image Credit Unsplash+Â Â Â The Global Business Travel Association’s latest poll reveals a decline in business travel optimism for 2025, driven by U.S. government actions affecting travel volume, spending, and revenue. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) recently released a poll highlighting the ongoing impact of […]
Image Credit FlightHub   Despite economic challenges, Canadians are finding innovative ways to maintain their travel habits, emphasizing flexibility and financial planning. In a world marked by economic uncertainties and shifting global dynamics, Canadians are demonstrating resilience in maintaining their travel habits. A recent survey conducted by Arlington Research for FlightHub sheds light on how Canadians […]
The hospitality industry, long known for its on-site, fast-paced work environment, has undergone a quiet but profound transformation in recent years. Faced with shifting workforce expectations, increased competition for talent, and rapid digitalization, many hospitality employers have begun embracing hybrid roles and flexible work cultures. While this trend was once considered incompatible with hospitality’s hands-on […]
Image Credit Accenture   Generative AI is transforming consumer-brand relationships by becoming a trusted companion and advisor, prompting brands to adapt and maintain relevance while building loyalty.
AI is evolving from a useful tool to a trusted guide, loyal companion and personal shopper.
This shift is pushing brands to rethink how they show up […]
Travelodge has acquired the freehold of a site on the outskirts of central Madrid from Grupo JRU, with plans to convert it into a 90-room hotel. The UK-based budget hotel chain, which operates more than 610 properties in the UK and Spain, said the deal brings its total number of hotels in the Madrid region […]
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis – Image Credit Hyatt  Â
Timeshare occupancy rates reached 80% in 2024, surpassing hotel occupancy at 63%.
Timeshare rentals generated $3.2 billion in 2024, driven by high demand for domestic travel.
A recent report from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) reveals that timeshare occupancy rates surpassed […]
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