The UK government’s April 2025 increase in the National Living Wage—from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour—isn’t just a regulatory update. It’s a fundamental shift in the economics of hospitality. Labour costs are rising sharply, and profitability is under pressure. But the impact isn’t uniform. Some cities are struggling. Others are adapting. A few are even […]

Image Credit Georgian Terrace Hotel    Sotherly Hotels Inc. has received a Notice of Default on a mortgage loan secured by the Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, with potential foreclosure actions being considered by the lender. Sotherly Hotels Inc. announced it has received a Notice of Default from the special servicer of its mortgage loan for […]

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Control Wednesday – Individual Outlet Costs versus Global Costs: Pros and Cons – Image Credit Hotel Financial Coach    In the hospitality industry, controlling food and beverage costs is a central part of driving profitability and ensuring operational integrity. Many operators believe that tracking each outlet’s cost of sales separately — by […]

European Tourism Shows Resilience Amid Economic Challenges in Q2 2025 – Image Credit European Travel Commission    European tourism remains resilient in Q2 2025, driven by off-season demand and renewed global interest, despite economic pressures. Europe’s tourism sector demonstrated a steady performance in the second quarter of 2025, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 3.3% compared […]

dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives – Image Credit Dusit International    Dusit Hotels and Resorts will open its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, near Malé on July 27, 2025. Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to open its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, on July 27, 2025. The resort is located on an island […]

Interest Rate Cuts Drive 13% Increase in Australian Commercial Property Transactions – Image Credit CBRE    Visit Interest rate cuts helped propel a robust 13% y-o-y rise in commercial property transaction activity in Australia in H1 2025, according to new CBRE data. A total of $15.5 billion in office, industrial, retail, hotel and living assets changed […]

FITUR 2026 will introduce the Knowledge Hub in Hall 12, focusing on technological advancements in the tourism sector from January 21 to 25 at IFEMA MADRID. FITUR 2026, the International Tourism Trade Fair, will take place from January 21 to 25 at IFEMA MADRID, featuring the introduction of the Knowledge Hub in Hall 12. This […]

Wynn Al Marjan Island – Enclave Porte Cochere Rendering – Image Credit Wynn Resorts    Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, will open its Enclave suites in early 2027, featuring 313 rooms and two Royal Apartments. Wynn Resorts has unveiled details about the Enclave, a new suite offering at Wynn Al Marjan Island, […]

Turning Complexity Into Clarity: How Hotel Groups Are Aligning Teams and Data at Scale – By Joe Hanly – Image Credit Lighthouse    As hotel portfolios grow, so too does the complexity behind the scenes. Different brands run on different systems. One might run a legacy PMS. Another might use a sleek, cloud-based system with a […]

Image Credit North Star Nature Suites    North Star Nature Suites has opened a new mountain retreat featuring eight suites in the Tennessee Highlands, located 90 minutes from Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville. North Star Nature Suites has opened a new mountain retreat in the Tennessee Highlands, offering eight architecturally designed suites. The location is positioned 90 […]