Sip, Savor, Explore: the Allure of Wine Tourism – Image Credit Unsplash+    Experience tourism has shifted from being solely about leisure to becoming a deeper, more purposeful journey. What once revolved around sightseeing and ticking off landmarks has evolved into immersive encounters with local culture, authentic activities, and meaningful connections. Today’s travelers aren’t just visiting—they’re […]

The Evolution of Google Hotel Search Results – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    Google Hotel Search Results host the complete funnel for many travelers, from destination research and trip inspiration to booking reservations and beyond. When we first published this article in 2018, Google had already made significant strides within the travel space. Now, there are […]

Streamlining Your Event Inquiry Process: Best Practices to Remove Friction for Planners – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Tripleseat    Event planners juggle countless details, from budgets and logistics to attendee engagement and vendor coordination. When it comes to venue sourcing, friction in the inquiry process can quickly lead to frustration and lost opportunities for […]

Nominate an Individual for the 2025 HFTP Paragon Award – Image Credit HFTP    Each year, HFTP recognizes an individual who has made a lasting impact on the association and industry with the HFTP Paragon Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry. It will […]

Some operators are introducing more chicken items this summer in hopes they’ll counter some of the pain higher beef prices are causing. – Image Credit Unsplash+    Smaller supply + larger demand equals higher prices for operators. Increased consumer demand for and a tighter supply of proteins is resulting in restaurants paying higher prices for beef […]

Mereté Hotel Management Selected to Manage New Holiday Inn Express, Roseburg – Image Credit Mereté Hotel Management    Mereté Hotel Management has been selected by Sycan B Corporation and ROEX, LLC, to manage a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Roseburg, Oregon. The hotel is scheduled to open January 2026, located in Hanna Heritage Place between […]

Construction Underway for 693 Room Budget Hotel in Central London – Image Credit Whitbread    Whitbread PLC has commenced construction on a 693-room budget hotel at 5 Strand in Central London, with completion targeted for autumn 2028. Whitbread PLC has initiated construction enabling works for a new hotel at 5 Strand, a location near Trafalgar Square […]

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma – Exterior and Entrance – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened its first LivSmart Studios hotel in Tullahoma, Tennessee, with a second location planned for Kokomo, Indiana, later this summer. Hilton has introduced its new extended-stay brand, LivSmart Studios, with the opening of its first hotel in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The […]

AI Voice Agents: What They Are and How They Are Fixing Travel Bottlenecks – By Duane Overgaard – Image Credit DerbySoft    It’s Monday morning, and your desk already tells a familiar story: unconfirmed hotel bookings piling up, payment issues needing urgent attention, and weekend requests spanning three time zones. Your phone won’t stop ringing, your […]

Image Credit Henn-na Hotel/Booking.com    Jason Nelson, a reporter at Decrypt, writes that while hotels are increasingly adopting humanoid robots to enhance service efficiency, the technology elicits mixed reactions from guests, with some embracing the novelty and others disturbed by the human-like machines. The hospitality industry is witnessing a technological transformation with the integration of humanoid […]