Shaileen Jiwa – Image Credit Accor    Queen Elizabeth 2 – Image Credit Accor    Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, managed by Accor, has announced the appointment of Shaileen Jiwa as its new General Manager, effective June 2025. With more than two decades of global hospitality experience and a strong track record in operational excellence and people-centric leadership, […]

Fragrance Group Acquires Savoy Hotel for AUD69.8 Million in Melbourne, Australia – Image Credit TFE Hotels    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS United Urban Acquires Smile Hotel Premium Osaka Honmachi for JPY8.69 Billion in Japan Marubeni REIT Advisors Co., Ltd., the asset management company of Japan-based real estate investment trust United Urban […]

Image Credit Millennium Hotels    Millennium Hotels and Resorts has entered into a strategic partnership with Lotte Hotels & Resorts, a major hospitality group in South Korea. This collaboration is part of Millennium’s broader strategy to expand its global reach and enhance its loyalty offerings. The partnership follows Millennium’s recent collaboration with Maritim Hotels and aims […]

Horwath HTL Report – New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus June 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash+    The New Zealand hotel sector faced a challenging June, with market performance reflecting ongoing pressures in both domestic and international demand. RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room) across the country declined by 5.4% compared to June of the previous year, driven […]

Staypineapple Hotel Boston – Image Credit CBRE    The Staypineapple Hotel in Boston is now up for sale, offering a unique investment opportunity in a rapidly recovering market. The Staypineapple Hotel Boston, located in the bustling Back Bay/South End area, has been listed for sale by CBRE Hotels. This boutique hotel presents a significant investment opportunity […]

Five Common Myths of Hotel Revenue Management – By Dr. Cindy Heo – Image Credit Unsplash+    Despite its critical role in hotel profitability, revenue management remains one of the most misunderstood functions in hospitality. Often considered a dull, technical aspect of occupancy metrics for large chains, hotel revenue management has easily been written off as […]

Rising Tourism Costs Push Spaniards Away from Their Own Beaches – Image Credit Unsplash    Rising accommodation costs and increased foreign tourism are pricing Spaniards out of their traditional beach holidays.  The Spanish government is promoting inland tourism to alleviate coastal overcrowding and diversify tourist destinations. Corina Pons of Thomson Reuters reports that […]

Unlock New Opportunities: Tripleseat PartyPay Officially Launches in the UK, Australia, Canada & Across Europe – By John Karemy – Image Credit Unsplash+    In the fast-paced world of event planning and hospitality, staying ahead of the curve with event payment processing is crucial. When it comes to using a payment processor to manage private events […]

ADA Defense Lawyer: A Big Win Against Abusive ADA Lawsuits. Recovering Attorney’s Fees in ADA and Unruh Act Cases. – Image Credit Unsplash+    For small business owners, facing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can feel like an uphill battle. These lawsuits often allege accessibility violations, and the costs of litigation can be daunting, […]

Hilton Signs Agreement for Spark by Hilton Ponce, Marking Caribbean Debut – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has announced the signing of Spark by Hilton Ponce, a hotel set to open in late 2025 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, marking the brand’s debut in the Caribbean and Latin America. Hilton has signed an agreement to open Spark […]