STR Weekly Insights: U.S. Hotel Performance Stagnates Amid Shifting Travel Patterns – Most Major Countries Posted Positive Performance – Image Credit CoStar    Overview of U.S. Hotel Performance In the final full week of June 2025, U.S. hotels experienced a mixed performance, characterized by strong weekend activity but offset by sluggish weekday performance. The overall revenue […]

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens in Canada’s Capital – Image Credit Hard Rock    – Image Credit Hard Rock    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa opened on July 3, 2025, with a ceremony that included a guitar smash event. The $350 million development is the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada, located […]

Global Tourism Leaders to Convene in Rome for WTTC Summit – Image Credit WTTC    Visit The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will hold its 25th Global Summit in Rome from September 28-30, 2023, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its 25th Global Summit will […]

MEININGER Hotels Unveils German Love for City Trips: Price, Cleanliness, and Location Emerge as Top Priorities – Image Credit Unsplash    A recent survey conducted by MEININGER Hotels, in collaboration with the market research institute Appinio, explored the city travel habits of Germans. The survey, which included 2,101 participants aged 16 to 65, found that despite regional […]

Event Driven Tourism: How Festivals Impact the Hospitality Industry – By Joe Hanly – Image Credit Pexels    Festival tourism plays a crucial role in driving hotel bookings, boosting occupancy rates, and generating powerful ripple effects across the tourism industry. From music festivals that drive foot traffic and spending to cultural festivals that honor local heritage […]

Portugal’s Travel & Tourism Sector Enters Golden Era – Image Credit WTTC    2025 set to match historic performance as sector builds on record-breaking 2024 New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to continue growing in 2025, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw […]

Hyatt Announces Strategic Leadership Transitions in EAME and Inclusive Collection    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has made several leadership changes to align with its strategic focus on growth in the all-inclusive segment. Effective July 1, 2025, Marc Jacheet has taken on the role of Group President for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME). This appointment follows […]

When Storytelling Sparks Bookings: Lessons from The White Lotus Effect – Image Credit The Hotels Network    Learn how Minor Hotels transformed cultural relevance into measurable results on their direct channel In the fast-moving world of hospitality marketing, few tools are as compelling as storytelling. When The White Lotus chose Thailand as the backdrop for its […]

Former 492-key Holiday Inn by IHG – Image Credit Hawkins Way Capital    Hawkins Way Capital has acquired a 492-key former Holiday Inn in Manhattan’s Financial District for strategic redevelopment. Hawkins Way Capital has announced the acquisition of a former Holiday Inn located in Manhattan’s Financial District. The property, which comprises 492 keys, is poised for […]

Candlewood Suites Jacksonville-Mayport, FL – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    DSH Hotel Advisors, a hotel brokerage and advisory firm based in Tampa, Florida, announced the sale of the Candlewood Suites Jacksonville-Mayport. The transaction was finalized on June 24, 2025, with the firm representing the seller, Mayport Lodging 2, Inc., and the buyer, Butler Lodging […]