New Holiday Inn Express to Open in Changanassery, Kerala, India in 2027 – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a franchise agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited to develop a Holiday Inn Express in Changanassery, Kerala, India. The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter […]

Dallas Dominates U.S. Hotel Construction with Record Pipeline in 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Dallas leads the U.S. hotel construction pipeline with record growth, while the 2027 forecast predicts continued dominance in new hotel openings. Overview of U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline The recent Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) […]

Jason Kreul – Image Credit Remington Hospitality    Remington Hospitality has appointed Jason Kreul as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 5, 2025, where he will oversee hotel operations and strategy. Remington Hospitality announced the appointment of Jason Kreul as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 5, 2025. Kreul will manage hotel operations, engineering, food and beverage, and […]

Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort – Image Credit Hilton    The Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort has officially opened, offering 257 all-suite guestrooms, many of which feature Gulf views. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort has openes along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The development was a collaborative […]

Scandic Victoria Florø hotel – Image Credit Scandic    Scandic Hotels will open a franchise hotel in Florø, Norway, on December 1, 2025, marking its 19th franchise location. Scandic Hotels has announced the upcoming opening of a new franchise hotel in Florø, Norway, scheduled for December 1, 2025. The property, currently known as the Comfort Hotel […]

Burton House Beverly Hills Image Credit Mesa West Capital    Mesa West Capital Originates $55 Million Loan to Refinance Los Angeles Luxury Hotel Recently Reflagged Under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio Hotels & Resorts Mesa West Capital has provided an affiliate entity of Seaview Investors, LLC (Seaview) with $55 million in first mortgage debt to refinance a 186-room […]

Death of the Great British summer holiday job? – Image Credit Unsplash+    The UK hospitality industry is experiencing a notable decline in temporary job postings for the summer season, with a 25% reduction compared to the same period in 2024. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reports that there are 22,369 fewer unique job postings […]

Rethinking Quality in Tourism: TrustYou’s Georg Thanner on the Power of Reviews – Image Credit TrustYou    Insights from the BZT Annual Conference 2025 On May 13, 2025, tourism professionals from across Bavaria came together in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the BZT Jahrestagung (Annual Conference of the Bavarian Center for Tourism), a cornerstone event for advancing quality in […]

Has Google Gemini Just Made Metasearch Even More Important? – Image Credit Unsplash+    Google’s recent advancements in AI, particularly through its Gemini AI, are transforming the digital marketing landscape for the hotel industry. By integrating hotel ads into AI-generated search results, Google is potentially enhancing the role of metasearch, a crucial channel for hotels seeking […]

Michael Robinson – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Michael Robinson has been appointed as the General Manager of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, effective June 30, 2025. Minor Hotels announced the appointment of Michael Robinson as the General Manager of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, effective June 30, 2025. Robinson previously served as General Manager at […]