Marriott Winston-Salem Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    1754 Properties LLC has acquired the Marriott Winston-Salem, a 319-room hotel in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with plans for a $5 million renovation. 1754 Properties LLC has announced the acquisition of the Marriott Winston-Salem, a 319-room full-service hotel located in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The financial details […]

Google Is Reading Your Instagram Captions – Make Them Count for Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash    In the past, Instagram content wasn’t easily discoverable through Google Search. While profile pages would appear in search results, posts and their captions were largely invisible to search engines. Google is now testing the indexing of Instagram post captions […]

What is Hospitality AI? The Complete Guide to AI in the Hotel Industry – Image Credit TrustYou    What is Hospitality AI? Hospitality AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies, like machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI, across the hotel and travel industry to improve guest experiences, automate operations, and drive revenue. […]

Bob Gilbert – Image Credit HSMAI    Bob Gilbert has been named a 2025 inductee into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders, recognizing his contributions to the meetings and hospitality sectors. Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert, former president and CEO of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), will be posthumously inducted into the Events […]

The next episode in the Suite Spot: Road Trip series takes the podcast to Central Florida to visit the incredible Homewood Suites by Hilton nearest to Universal Studios!  In this exciting episode, the brand leader of Homewood Suites, Rick Colling, and the General Manager of the property, Carlos Sotillo, sit down on the podcast to […]

2025 HSMAI Adrian Awards Opens for Entries – Image Credit HSMAI    This Year’s Competition Themed “The Exceptional Experience” Features a Revamped Format and Pays Homage to the Transformative Power of Travel The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting entries for the 2025 Adrian Awards which celebrates excellence in hospitality and travel […]

André Brose – Image Credit Fairmont Hotels    Fairmont Breakers Long Beach has appointed André Brose as the new general manager following the hotel’s recent renovation. Fairmont Breakers Long Beach has named André Brose as the new general manager of the hotel located in downtown Long Beach, California. This appointment follows the completion of a multi-million-dollar […]

Travel and Tourism Sector Deal Activity Down By 4.3% in 2024    The travel & tourism sector witnessed a notable decline in deal activity in the first half (H1) of 2025, reflecting a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. The total number of deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing) announced year-on-year […]

Are You Ghosting the Internet? Its Survival Could Depend On You! – Image Credit Unsplash+    The BBC’s Thomas Germain is rightfully questioning the internet’s survival based on our new surfing habits. The introduction of AI-generated search summaries by Google is significantly impacting web traffic, potentially threatening the survival of many websites reliant on traditional search […]

Phoenix House in Vauxhall, Central London – Image Credit Whitbread    Whitbread PLC has received planning approval to convert an office building in Vauxhall, Central London, into a 180-room Premier Inn hotel. Whitbread PLC has secured planning permission from Lambeth Council to transform an 11-storey office block in Vauxhall, Central London, into a 180-bedroom Premier Inn […]