Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum 2025 Set for November in Barbados – Image Credit Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association    The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has opened registration for the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2025, scheduled for November 16-18 in Barbados. The event will be held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam […]

Tripleseat Names Michelle Fischer As Chief Executive Officer    Tripleseat, the premier event-sales and management platform serving restaurants, hotels, and unique venues, today announced Michelle Fischer’s appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Fischer brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the SaaS and technology sectors. She most recently served as CEO […]

Maestro PMS Launches Maestro Touch to Redefine Guest Service with Tablet-Optimized PMS Access – Image Credit Maestro PMS    Maestro Touch gives front desk workers access to a streamlined, optimized touch-based user interface designed from the ground up to provide unmatched mobility and utility Maestro PMS, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises all-in-one […]

Mah Sing Acquires Corus KLCC Hotel Site for MYR260 Million from MUI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Image Credit Corus KLCC    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS SJM Holdings Acquires a Commercial Property to Be Transformed Into a Hotel In Hengqin, China Hong Kong-based SJM Holdings Limited (“SJM Holdings”) announced the acquisition […]

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 […]