ONS Reports 84,000 UK Job Losses in Hospitality Sector Post-Budget    The Office for National Statistics reports that the hospitality sector has lost 84,000 jobs since the Budget, accounting for nearly half of all job losses in the economy during this period. The hospitality sector has experienced significant job losses since the recent Budget, according to […]

HVS U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2025    This research report is a benchmark for development cost across different hotel classes, with research and a compilation of development costs from actual hotel construction budgets, including an illustrated total development cost per room/per product type. INTRODUCTION In 2025, the national lodging market has continued to demonstrate resilient […]

Decline in U.S. Hotel Construction Amid Economic Uncertainty – Image Credit Unsplash+    Hotel construction in the U.S. has decreased for the sixth month in a row, with a notable drop in the number of rooms under construction. Economic uncertainty and rising construction costs are key factors influencing the slowdown in new hotel developments. […]

Choice Hotels CEO Pat Pacious on AI and the Future of Hospitality Technology – Image Credit Choice Hotels    At the recent NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, Choice Hotels International President and CEO Patrick Pacious joined Oracle Hospitality SVP Laura Calin for a compelling conversation about how technology – especially AI – is reshaping the hospitality […]

What is GEO vs SEO and why it matters now – Image Credit Unsplash+    As AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude become the new search engines, a new kind of optimization is emerging: GEO — Generative Engine Optimization. Like traditional SEO targets Google, GEO focuses on making your content discoverable and usable by generative […]

Transforming a Mountain Resort into a Year-Round Destination – By Salomé Boitelle – Image Credit Unsplash+    The Impact of Climate Change on Ski Resorts: Why Must Winter Destinations Reinvent Themselves and Their Business Models Since decades now, global warming has led to reduced snow coverage, especially at low and medium altitudes, threatening the main activity […]

The Venice Times Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Pacini Group to rebrand The Venice Times as part of the Vignette Collection, with completion expected by the end of 2025. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a new agreement with Pacini Group to rebrand […]

Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz – Image Credit Accor    Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz – Image Credit Accor    MGallery Collection has announced the opening of the Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz in Biarritz, France. The hotel is located near the Côte des Basques and offers 149 rooms, including eight suites and 20 family rooms. The […]

Wyndham Partners with Grubhub for Delivery Services at U.S. Hotels – Image Credit Wyndham    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Grubhub to offer six months of complimentary Grubhub+ membership to guests and staff at nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with Grubhub to provide complimentary Grubhub+ memberships for […]

Oksana Kovalenko – Image Credit MMGY    Global HR executive brings 20 years of leadership experience with companies including Amazon, H&R Block and Philip Morris International MMGY Global, a leading integrated marketing agency for the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, announced today it has hired seasoned executive Oksana Kovalenko as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective […]