The REMI. Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    The REMI. Scottsdale, an Autograph Collection Hotel, commenced operations in July 2025 under the management of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. This marks the first Autograph Collection property in Scottsdale, located in the city’s Entertainment District. The hotel features 161 guestrooms, including two Loft […]

STR Weekly Insights: U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Continued Declines Amid Global Growth Trends – Image Credit CoStar    The U.S. hotel industry experiences a fourth consecutive week of declining revenue per available room (RevPAR), while Japan and Canada show strong growth in the global market. U.S. Hotel Industry Trends The U.S. hotel industry reported a continued […]

Peru’s Tourism Sector Projected to Reach Record $23 Billion Contribution to GDP in 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash+    The WTTC, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, forecasts that by the end of 2025, the tourism sector in Peru will contribute over $23 billion to the national economy, representing a 6.9% increase from the previous year. This […]

Global Hotel Alliance Appoints Three Executives to Leadership Roles – Image Credit Global Hotel Alliance    Global Hotel Alliance has appointed Katharina Dein, Jelena Kezika, and Andrea Krenn to senior leadership positions. Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced the appointment of three executives to strengthen its leadership team. Katharina Dein has been promoted to Vice President […]

Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has entered into an agreement with Ambuja Neotia Group to develop 15 new hotels. This expansion will increase their collaborative portfolio to over 40 hotels. The new developments will be located in the states of West Bengal, Sikkim, and Himachal […]

IHCL to Open New Gateway Hotel in Pune – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed an agreement to open a new Gateway hotel in Pune, Maharashtra. IHCL announced the signing of a new hotel under the Gateway brand in Pune, Maharashtra. The 180-room hotel will be located in Bibvewadi, an area […]

Redefining Luxury: How Sensory Experiences are Shaping China’s Hotel Industry    Chinese luxury hotel experiences are increasingly defined by sensory and emotional stimulation, driven by younger consumers seeking more than traditional displays of wealth. Luxury consumption in China is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly among the younger generation. Unlike traditional luxury consumption, which often focused on […]

Stéphane Maquaire – Image Credit Club Med    Club Med has appointed Stéphane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, effective immediately. Club Med has announced the appointment of Stéphane Maquaire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The decision was made by the Board of Directors on July 21, 2025. Maquaire will be based […]

Image Credit Rocco Forte Hotels    Rocco Forte Hotels has unveiled a service allowing guests to book private musical performances in their suites across various locations. Rocco Forte Hotels has introduced a new service that allows guests to experience private musical performances in their suites. The service is available at several of the brand’s city hotels, […]

Image Credit World Travel Market    85% of hoteliers consider personalisation crucial for revenue growth. Next-Gen travellers seek meaningful experiences over opulent luxury. Personalisation is becoming a significant trend in the luxury travel and tourism sector, as highlighted at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. Industry leaders from Minor Hotels, Fairmont, and Marriott discussed […]