Conrad Hotel Orlando – Image Credit Hilton    The hospitality industry remains cautiously optimistic as hotel brands outperform real estate investment trusts amid tariff concerns. Market Sentiment and Performance As the second-quarter earnings season approaches, the sentiment among publicly traded hotel companies is mixed. Analysts indicate that the anticipated negative impact of U.S.-enforced tariffs has not […]

Hard Rock International Plans New Hotel and Residences in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Image Credit Hard Rock    Hard Rock International announced a collaboration with HR Hotel FZ LLC, a joint venture between db Group and RAK Hospitality Holding, to establish Hard Rock Hotel & Residences Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The […]

Accor to Operate 2,884 Room Treasure Island in Las Vegas Under Handwritten Collection – Image Credit Accor    Accor has signed an agreement to operate Treasure Island in Las Vegas under its Handwritten Collection, marking its first property in the city. Accor has announced a franchise agreement to operate the Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas […]

Image Credit A3M Global Monitoring    ITB Berlin, Diversity Tourism, and A3M Global Monitoring have released findings from a survey conducted between December 2024 and April 2025, examining the safety perceptions of LGBTQ+ travelers. The survey, titled “Perceptions and Experiences of LGBTQ+ Travellers,” gathered responses from the LGBTQ+ community via newsletters, social media, and the Tomontour.de […]

Peter Houston – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announced the appointment of Peter Houston as Resort Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hospitality across Canada and the United States, Peter brings a deep passion for the mountains, a spirit of adventure, and a commitment to authentic […]

Rosewood to Open First French Alps Property in 2025 – Image Credit Rosewood Hotels    Rosewood Hotels & Resorts plans to open Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin in the French Alps in December 2025. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, its first property in the French Alps, scheduled […]

Triptease and Revinate Announce Partnership to Increase Direct Bookings – Image Credit Triptease    Leading hotel technology providers join forces to help hotels reduce cost of sale, grow revenue and beat OTAs Triptease and Revinate, two leaders in hotel marketing technology, today announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate direct bookings across the entire guest journey. […]

Hotel Demand and Pricing Trends for Upcoming Events in Germany – By Laure Cremers – Image Credit Unsplash    In September and October 2025, four crowd‑pulling events will send demand and room rates soaring across Germany.  As Germany prepares to host some of Europe’s biggest events, hotels should be adjusting their strategies to take full advantage […]

Alice Sherman – Image Credit HVS    HVS Executive Search will appoint Alice Sherman as CEO effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of current CEO Court Williams. HVS Executive Search has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Alice Sherman as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This change follows the planned retirement […]

Different Pointe of View Restaurant – Phoenix, AZ – Image Credit Kayak    Hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient pit stops for weary travelers—they’ve become destinations in their own right. New insights from OpenTable and KAYAK cement a growing cultural shift: travelers are choosing where to go and stay based on what they want to eat. […]