Largest AC Hotel in North America Opens in Arlington, Virginia    The AC Hotel Arlington National Landing has opened, featuring 355 rooms and 8,800 square feet of meeting space, marking it as the largest AC Hotel in North America. The AC Hotel Arlington National Landing has officially opened in Arlington, Virginia. The hotel, previously known as […]

How Everyone Can Feel Empowered to Ride the AI Wave – Image Credit Unsplash    The risk of an “AI divide” is real, says Wharton’s Scott Snyder. In this opinion piece, he offers practical starting points for integrating AI into our everyday lives. The following article was written by Scott A. Snyder, a senior fellow at Wharton, […]

Image Credit California Hotel & Lodging Association    Ninety-seven students pursuing degrees in hotel management, tourism and culinary arts at 21 California colleges and universities have been awarded $170,000 in scholarships by the California Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation. CHLAHF supports the education and professional development of students who commit to pursuing a career in […]

Downloadable Guide: Boost Your Hotel’s Visibility in the Age of AI – Image Credit Cendyn    Visit AI search is here – and it’s ruthless. Your hotel may have killer content and a gorgeous site, but if it’s not showing up in AI-generated answers, you’re invisible to the fastest-growing segment of digital travelers. The rapid rise […]

AI and the Fear of Job Displacement: Why Smart Hotels Embrace Both Tech and Talent – By John Smallwood, President Travel Outlook – Image Credit Travel Outlook    In the hospitality industry, few topics stir as much debate—and anxiety—as artificial intelligence. For some, AI conjures visions of front desks replaced by machines or once-warm guest experiences […]

Rendering of the Hilton Cairo New Capital Tower – Image Credit Hilton    Africa’s hotel pipeline is expanding, but delivery challenges persist. The Future Hospitality Summit Africa highlighted issues like misaligned financing, FX volatility, and policy fragmentation. While investor interest is strong, success now hinges on execution, local expertise, and viable delivery models. At this year’s […]

Mandala Hotels Expands with the Acquisition of Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge Queensland, Australia – Image Credit Accor    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Sands to Invest USD8 Billion on Ultra Luxury Development in Marina Bay, Singapore US-based Las Vegas Sands Corporation (“Sands”), a global developer and operator of integrated resorts as well […]

Germany’s Tourism Sector Poised for Record Growth in 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Germany’s travel and tourism sector is expected to achieve unprecedented growth in 2025. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), international visitor spending is projected to reach €57 billion, marking the highest inbound spend ever recorded in the country. GDP […]

IHG Signs Third Garner Hotel in India with Agreement for Kutch, Gujarat Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for a new Garner hotel in Kutch, Gujarat, marking the brand’s third signing in India this year. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a franchise agreement […]

Image Credit Upgraded Points    A survey by Upgraded Points examined European perceptions of American tourists, revealing varied opinions across 22 countries. Upgraded Points conducted a survey to assess European views on American tourists, engaging over 2,200 residents from 22 European countries. The study aimed to understand how Europeans perceive American travelers, considering factors such as […]