From left to right: Tanya Pillay-Nair, Jeremy Nguee, Michelle Mickan, Kissa Castaneda, Yacine Bensalem, Cathy Wagstaff – Image Credit Bspoke Associates    The Bspoke Private Salon in Singapore highlighted the evolving landscape of luxury hospitality, focusing on sustainability, cultural immersion, and emotional design. On June 30, 2025, during the ILTM APAC event in Singapore, Bspoke hosted […]

Colin Mills – Image Credit Marriott    Colin Mills has been appointed as the General Manager of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Mills brings 25 years of experience within Marriott International to his new role.  Previously, he served as General Manager of the Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort. Mills has also held key […]

Over Two Million UK Holidaymakers to Travel Overseas for Summer Break – Image Credit ABTA    ABTA estimates over two million British travelers will head overseas for summer holidays this weekend, marking the first weekend of the UK school summer break. ABTA – The Travel Association anticipates that more than two million British holidaymakers will travel […]

Carolyn Turnbull – Image Credit Nammos Hotels    Nammos Hotels & Resorts has appointed Carolyn Turnbull as its new CEO, effective immediately. Nammos Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Carolyn Turnbull as its new Chief Executive Officer. Turnbull, who has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, takes on the role as […]

KLEO Seminyak – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened KLEO Seminyak, marking the first JdV by Hyatt hotel in Southeast Asia, located in Bali. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of KLEO Seminyak in Bali, Indonesia. This property is the first JdV by Hyatt hotel to open in Southeast Asia. The hotel […]

IHG Signs Agreement for voco Al Mouj Muscat Resort Opening in Late 2025 – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open voco Al Mouj Muscat, a 251-room resort in Oman, by the fourth quarter of 2025. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of […]

Choice Hotels Launches New Marketing Campaigns for Extended Stay Properties – Image Credit Choice Hotels    Choice Hotels International has launched two marketing campaigns aimed at promoting its four extended stay brands. Choice Hotels International has launched two marketing campaigns to showcase its extended-stay brands: Everhome Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, and WoodSpring Suites. The campaigns, […]

Hotel Vs Lodge: the Ultimate Head-to-Head Comparison Guide – By Jonathan Gough – Image Credit Unsplash    Whether you run a boutique hotel, a mountain lodge or something straddling these descriptions, this comparison is for you. In a vast and diverse hospitality industry landscape, the line between property types can be blurry, especially for travelers who […]

Navigating the AI-Driven Search Landscape: New SEO Strategies for Hotels – By Trish Leighton – Image Credit Vizergy    The world of search is evolving, and fast. As Vizergy’s Senior Manager of Search, over the past year I’ve seen significant shifts in Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs), largely driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence. For hotels, […]

AI in Travel: Enthusiasm Grows Amid Trust Concerns, Finds Booking.com Report – Image Credit Unsplash+    Booking.com’s latest report reveals global enthusiasm for AI in travel, tempered by concerns about trust and regional variations in attitudes. 91% of global respondents say they are excited about AI and 79% are familiar with the technology, though levels […]