Preferred Travel Group has announced the appointment of Philipp Weghmann to the newly created role of chief development officer. In his new role, Weghmann will lead company-wide development initiatives to accelerate strategic growth and innovation. He will also serve as president of Beyond Green, reflecting Preferred’s commitment to expanding the brand’s presence. Most recently, he […]
The Hospitality Show Opens Registration for 2025 Event, Unveils New Features to Help Hotels Drive Profitability – Image Credit AHLA With new features and additions to conference programming, The Hospitality Show 2025 is expected to further its reputation as an invaluable resource for the industry, bringing the world’s top decision makers in hospitality technology and […]
The 17th Century Dreadnought Hotel in Stirlingshire, Scotland, has been sold to Caledonian Travel for an undisclosed price.Located in the heart of Callander town centre, a popular tourist town in the Trossachs, The Dreadnought Hotel is situated next to the main tourist route leading to Lochearnhead, with Glasgow and Edinburgh 35 and 50 miles away […]
Dalata Hotel Group has declined a €1.3bn (£1.09bn) takeover offer from the Pandox Consortium, which is made up of Swedish hotel property group Pandox and Norwegian property management company Eiendomsspar. The Pandox Consortium offered Dalata shareholders €6.05 (£5.09) per ordinary share in cash, a premium of approximately 5% over Monday’s (2 June) closing share price. […]
Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle, Dalhousie Castle Hotel, is set to undergo a major renovation and refurbishment. Located amidst 11 acres of private parkland along the banks of the River Esk, in Bonnyrigg, just outside of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle was recently acquired by a private investor from Dundee, Michael Clark, who has outlined an “ambitious and […]
IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel complex in Central London, including the Voco London – Waterloo and Hotel Indigo and Suites London – Waterloo. Signed in partnership with Palm Holdings, IHG said both properties “mark a significant milestone” for IHG as it expands its footprint in the […]
U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Slower Growth Through 2026, New Forecast Shows – Image Credit Unsplash
CoStar and Tourism Economics have revised their growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry downward through 2026, citing underperformance in Q1 and ongoing macroeconomic concerns.
Despite the slowdown, industry leaders anticipate continued growth in specific segments like business […]
Zélia Halkidiki – Image Credit Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Zélia Halkidiki, its first Destination by Hyatt branded property in Greece, located in the northern region of the country. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Zélia Halkidiki on June 1, 2025. This marks the first Destination by Hyatt property in Greece, expanding the […]
Top 5 Proven Hotel Marketing Tactics to Boost Bookings – By Daniel Foreman – Image Credit Lighthouse Unfortunately, hotels don’t just sell themselves. While it would be nice to sit back and watch the reservations roll in, the reality is much different. To consistently win bookings you need to put in consistent effort to make […]
Hospitality’s Competitive Edge: Uniting Sales and Marketing to Win Against Short-Term Rentals – By Katie De Crescenzo and Dylan Massari – Image Credit Unsplash The hospitality industry has long been defined by consistency, service, and trust. But in recent years, disruptors like Airbnb and Vrbo have rapidly gained market share, appealing to travelers seeking space, […]
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