Chris Hartley, CEO Global Hotel Alliance moderated the panel discussion, ‘Navigating the Future of Travel’, which included key insights from Simon Naudi, Managing Director & Group CEO of Corinthia Group; Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO of Kempinski Hotels; Choe Peng Sum, CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group; and Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor Hotels – […]

Suite at La Chambre du Marais – Image Credit Cendyn    THE CHALLENGE As part of its partnership with Cendyn, La Chambre du Marais launched Google Performance Max for travel goals (PMTG) campaigns through the Cendyn Digital Marketing Platform (DMP), with the strategic objective of generating high-quality conversions while maximizing return on ad spend (ROAS). By […]

Why Predictable Booking Behavior in 2025 Is a Game-Changer for Hotel Marketers – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    TravelBoom’s 2025 Booking Trends Study has revealed a clear and valuable insight: U.S. travelers overwhelmingly prefer to plan and book their trips within a 1–3 month window. For hotel marketers, this predictability creates a prime opportunity to align […]

Boston achieves the highest increase in average daily rates. – Image Credit Unsplash+    San Francisco leads with significant occupancy and RevPAR growth. Boston achieves the highest increase in average daily rates. The U.S. hotel industry experienced positive growth in key performance metrics for the week ending June 21, 2025, according to CoStar‘s […]

Triptease Introduces New Ways for Hotels to Win More Valuable Guests – Image Credit Triptease    New features make it easier for hotels to take control of their marketing, unify disconnected systems, and grow direct revenue more effectively. Strategic enhancements to Data Marketing Platform offer new ways for hotels to target, reach and convert valuable […]

IHG to Open Dual-Branded Kimpton and EVEN Hotel in Jeddah in 2028 – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open Kimpton and EVEN Hotels in Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City in 2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a partnership with Koushan Real Estate Development […]

voco Montreal – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    voco Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has signed agreements to open three new properties in Canada, marking its entry into the Canadian market. voco Hotels, a brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced its expansion into Canada with the signing of three new […]

HVS Report – Barcelona Market Pulse 2025 – From Strength to Strength – By Tabitha Watkins and Alexandra Dumoulin – Image Credit Unsplash    Snapshot of the Barcelona hotel market in 2025 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook. Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, […]

Annette, The Virtual Hotel Agent™ Vs. the Average Chatbot – By John Smallwood, President Travel Outlook – Image Credit Travel Outlook    Why Personalization, Not Just Words, Matter in Hospitality AI At this juncture, “chatbot” has become common speak with customer service technology — a generic term used to describe just about any digital assistant, from […]

Asia Pacific Tourism to Near 800 Million Visitors By 2027 Amid Uncertain Global Landscape – Image Credit PATA    Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Asia Pacific remains a resilient and attractive tourism region The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released the Mid-Year Update to its flagship Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025–2027 report, originally published […]