Europe Sees Mixed Travel Intentions for Summer 2025: Rising Costs Deter Some, While China’s Interest Surges – Image Credit European Travel Commission    Interest in summer travel to Europe has decreased among key long-haul markets, with rising costs and global tensions influencing decisions. However, China shows a significant increase in travel intent. The latest findings from […]

Select Group acquires Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Liphook, UK – Image Credit Old Thorns    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Genefim acquires Exe Rey Don Jaime in Valencia from Atom Hoteles Genefim, the real estate investment arm of the French bank Société Générale, has acquired the four-star, 319-room Exe Rey […]

New TravelBoom Hotel Marketing Study Finds Most U.S. Travelers Book Within 1–2 Months – Confidence and Value Now Drive Booking Behavior – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    Visit In the face of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, Americans are still prioritizing travel, but with a newfound sense of financial caution and strategic timing. According to TravelBoom’s […]

Exhibit Space for HFTP’s HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis is Sold Out – Image Credit HFTP    Visit 360+ hospitality technology companies to be showcased at the premier industry event on June 16–19 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has announced that exhibit space for the 2025 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is officially sold […]

UKHospitality Announces Leadership Changes: Kate Nicholls to Chair, Allen Simpson to CEO – Image Credit UKHospitality    UKHospitality has announced leadership changes with Kate Nicholls becoming Chair and Allen Simpson stepping into the CEO role. UKHospitality, the trade association representing the UK’s hospitality sector, has revealed a significant reshuffling of its leadership team. Kate Nicholls, who […]

The Evolution of DMOs: From Marketing to Management in a Data-Driven Era – Image Credit Unsplash    The DMO has evolved significantly in the last three to five years. What originated as destination marketing organizations have become destination management organizations. And this isn’t just a name change. These were initially born as independent entities. Now they’ve […]

Image Credit Accenture    Global Study Reveals Over One-Third of AI Users Consider It a ‘Good Friend’ The integration of generative AI (gen AI) into consumer lives is reshaping their relationships with brands, transitioning from mere tools to trusted advisors and even “good friends.” A comprehensive global study by Accenture involving 18,000 participants across 14 countries […]

Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport Hotel – Image Credit Acre NY Realty    Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport Hotel – Image Credit Acre NY Realty    The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport, part of a new mixed-use development, has officially opened at 35-32 Leavitt Street in Flushing, Queens. The newly opened Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport marks a significant development in […]

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa – Image Credit Hard Rock    Hard Rock International will open the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa on July 3, 2025, marking its first fully integrated resort in Canada. Hard Rock International announced the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, scheduled for July 3, 2025, at […]