Meta Collection Ads Reporting: Landing Page View (LVP) Changes Explained – Image Credit Unsplash+    Starting in June 2025, Meta (Facebook) will implement a change in reporting that may affect how advertisers view the performance of Collection Ads using Instant Experiences. This update could decrease the reported Landing Page Views (LPVs), but it’s important to note […]

Declines in Germany, U.K., and France impacted by tough YoY comps – Image Credit CoStar    U.S. hotel demand and revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased for the week ending 21 June 2025, marking a recovery from a three-week decline, with notable impacts from the Juneteenth holiday and school calendar shifts. U.S. Hotel Industry Sees Positive […]

Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International has opened the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa in Thailand, situated on Jomtien Beach, featuring 289 rooms and a range of amenities. Marriott International has announced the opening of the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa in Thailand. The resort is situated on Jomtien […]

Image Credit Plamondon Hospitality Partners    Plamondon Hospitality Partners has acquired land in Downtown Frederick, Maryland, setting the stage for a new hotel and conference center. Plamondon Hospitality Partners has completed the purchase of a parcel of land in Downtown Frederick, Maryland, which will be used for the development of a new hotel and conference center. […]

Zemi Miches Punta Cana Resort – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, marking the debut of its Curio Collection brand in the Dominican Republic. Hilton has announced the opening of the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, the first all-inclusive property under its Curio Collection by Hilton brand […]

Scandic Announces New Scandic Go Hotel in Turku, Finland – Image Credit Scandic    Scandic is set to open a new 138-room Scandic Go hotel in Turku, Finland, with renovations starting in August 2025 and completion expected in the second half of 2026. Scandic has announced plans to expand its Scandic Go brand in Finland by […]

How Japan’s Vacant Akiya Houses Are Becoming Hospitality Businesses Written – By Dr Masaki Mori – Image Credit EHL Hospitality Business School    In Japan, “akiya” (空き家) refers to vacant homes that have been abandoned due to a growing phenomenon driven by demographic shifts and economic changes. Decades of low birth rates, rapid urbanization and an […]

Five Key Takeaways From the American Travel Sentiment Report – By Amir Eylon – Image Credit Unsplash+    As the traditional U.S. Summer Travel Season is in full swing, it is time to look at our monthly pulse check of American Travelers with WAVE 97 of Longwoods International’s ongoing American Travel Sentiment tracking study!  With AAA forecasting record […]

Image Credit McAfee    McAfee’s latest report highlights that young adults are more prone to falling victim to travel scams, despite efforts to research and avoid such pitfalls. A recent report by McAfee has shed light on the growing issue of travel scams, particularly affecting young adults. The 2025 Safer Summer Travel Report reveals that while […]

The Hotelier’s Guide to Stay Restrictions: Tips and Tactics from a Revenue Manager – Image Credit Lighthouse    As an independent hotelier, you’re always looking for ways to maximize revenue, without having to spend hours behind a desk and sacrificing guest experience. One tool that revenue managers and commercial strategists at larger hotels and chains have […]