Image Credit TFE Hotels    TFE Hotels will open two Adina-branded apartment-hotels in Cambridge and Glasgow in the third quarter of 2025. TFE Hotels, an Australian hotel group, is set to enter the UK market with the opening of two Adina-branded apartment-hotels. The Hobson Cambridge by Adina and The Wellington Glasgow by Adina are scheduled to […]

The Guest Journey: How Independent Hoteliers Can Elevate Every Step and Keep Guests Coming Back – By Femke Nollet – Image Credit Lighthouse    During the guest journey you can leverage your hotel’s personality to gain the trust of your (potential) guests. It will be important to optimize your strategy for each touchpoint during the guest […]

Image Credit Yurtopian Hill Country Resort in Texas    A raffle has been launched offering participants the chance to win The Yurtopian Hill Country Resort in Dripping Springs, Texas. The property, valued at $7 million, includes 10 Mongolian yurts, a 2,000-square-foot home, and 46 acres of land. The raffle is being conducted through the UK-based Raffall […]

Cristian Nannucci – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Minor Hotels announced the appointment of Cristian Nannucci as General Manager for the upcoming Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel. The hotel, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, will be the first Tivoli property in Oman. Nannucci will oversee the pre-opening phase and operational launch of […]

Carnival Cruise Line Opens $600 Million Destination in Grand Bahama – Image Credit Carnival Corporation    Carnival Cruise Line has opened Celebration Key, a new destination on Grand Bahama, with an initial investment of $600 million. Carnival Cruise Line has inaugurated Celebration Key, a newly developed exclusive destination on Grand Bahama, marking a significant investment of […]

Global Business Travel and Events Prices Set to Stabilize Through 2025 and 2026, Amid Looming Economic Uncertainty – Image Credit GBTA    After several years of pandemic-induced volatility and recovery-driven spikes, business travel prices began showing signs of moderation last year. Now, prices are set to stabilize further over the next 18 months, according to the […]

Cvent Report: Travel Managers Anticipate Growth Despite Economic Pressures – Image Credit Unsplash+    Cvent, a leading provider of meetings, events, and hospitality technology, has released its 2025 Global Travel Managers Report. Despite the challenges posed by rising travel costs and economic uncertainties, the report reveals a resilient outlook among business travel professionals. Notably, 75% of […]

Will Google Become the Next Big Online Travel Agency? – Image Credit Pexels    Excerpt from Travel Weekly As artificial intelligence and immersive technologies evolve, Google’s growing influence in the travel industry presents new opportunities — and raises concerns. Adido’s Andy Headington questions whether agents should be worried about how the search engine is evolving From […]

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa – Image Credit Hilton    JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed the $111 million sale of the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Costa Rica to Pursuit Attractions. JLL‘s Hotels & Hospitality Group has announced the sale of the Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, located in the La Fortuna region […]

Clarion Hotel Airport in Portland, Maine – Image Credit Choice Hotels    The Clarion Hotel Airport in Portland, Maine, a 149-room property, has been sold with JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group representing the seller. The Clarion Hotel Airport, a 149-room full-service hotel located in Portland, Maine, has been sold. The transaction was managed by JLL‘s Hotels […]