One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Key Tax Provisions – Image Credit Unsplash+    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. federal tax landscape. The OBBB permanently extends and expands many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and […]

Hilton Barbados Resort – Image Credit Hilton    The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Barbados will host the 2025 edition of its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2025, at Hilton Barbados Resort. The annual gathering — widely regarded as the premier forum for […]

Perth Hotel Industry Sees Record June Performance – Image Credit Unsplash    Perth hotels achieve record high average daily rate and revenue per available room in June. State of Origin Game II and major concerts drive hotel occupancy and rates. Perth’s hotel industry recorded its highest June average daily rate (ADR) and revenue […]

Renson Madarang – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Resort Hualālai announced the appointment of Renson Madarang as Cultural Manager. In this role, Madarang will lead and oversee the Resort’s in-depth cultural operations and programming, assisting guests in understanding Hawaiian traditions and introducing them to the true aloha spirit. “We are honoured to welcome […]

Abu Dhabi Hotel Industry Sees Record June Performance During Eid al-Adha – Image Credit Unsplash    Abu Dhabi hotels achieve the highest June occupancy and RevPAR since 2009. Eid al-Adha contributes to significant increases in occupancy and ADR. Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry reported its highest June occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) […]

Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has signed an agreement with Al Musbah Group to open the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Saudi Arabia, set to debut in Madinah later in 2025. Hilton has announced the signing of Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in collaboration with Al Musbah […]

June Events in Paris Lead to Record Hotel Room Rates. – Image Credit Unsplash+    Paris hotel industry metrics reached record levels in June, driven by a combination of events, according to preliminary data from CoStar. Key Metrics for June 2025 (Year-over-Year % Change): – Occupancy: 86.3% (+9.6%) – Average Daily Rate (ADR): EUR514.05 (+7.3%) – […]

voco The Club – Dublin Gateway Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco The Club – Dublin Gateway, marking its first voco hotel in the Republic of Ireland and the company’s 10th property in Ireland. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of voco The Club […]

The global hospitality scene is buzzing, but one region is truly leading the charge: the Middle East. Recent data shows a remarkable surge in Total Revenue Per Available Room (TrevPAR), significantly outpacing other major markets. What is TrevPAR? Simply put, TrevPAR measures all the money a hotel makes per available room, not just from room […]

Early-Stage Travel Tech Companies to Present at Upcoming Webinar – Image Credit Travel Technology Association    The Travel Technology Association will hold a Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar on July 22, featuring early-stage travel tech companies presenting to industry investors. The Travel Technology Association is organizing a Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar scheduled for July 22 […]