Major OTAs Maintain Visibility Lead, Smaller Competitors Focus on Pricing – Image Credit Unsplash    Major online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Booking.com and Expedia continue to dominate visibility in both paid and organic search spaces, while smaller OTAs focus on competitive pricing strategies. The World Parity Monitor’s May report highlights the dominance of major OTAs, […]

WoodSpring Suites Lake Jackson Hotel – Image Credit CBRE    CBRE Hotels is seeking buyers for the WoodSpring Suites in Lake Jackson, Texas, highlighting its strategic location and potential for operational improvement. CBRE Hotels has announced the sale of the WoodSpring Suites in Lake Jackson, Texas. The hotel is off Highway 288/332, providing convenient access to […]

One&Only Desaru Coast Resort to be Rebranded as Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast in Malaysia – Image Credit Kerzner    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS United Urban Acquires the b ochanomizu for JPY2.78 Billion in Tokyo, Japan Marubeni REIT Advisors Co., Ltd., the asset management company of Japan-based United Urban Investment Corporation, has […]

HVS Report – The Algarve Market Pulse 2025 – Chain Reaction: A Hotel Revolution – Image Credit HVS    Snapshot of the Algarve hotel market in 2025 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook. The Algarve is one of Portugal’s most popular tourist regions, accounting for […]

IHG to Open Crowne Plaza in Lagos by 2028 – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open a 119-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, by early 2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, set […]

Home2 Suites by Hilton Midland – Image Credit HVS    The Home2 Suites by Hilton in Midland, Texas, is up for sale, presenting a significant investment opportunity due to its strategic location and strong financial performance. The Home2 Suites by Hilton in Midland, Texas, has been listed for sale. The hotel is located off US-250 and […]

Marnie Wilking, Booking.com’s Chief Security Officer – Image Credit Phocuswire    The travel industry faces increased cybersecurity threats, with phishing and credential stuffing on the rise. Experts emphasize the need for enhanced prevention, detection, and education to safeguard customer trust. The travel and hospitality industry is increasingly becoming a target for sophisticated cybersecurity […]

How Food Well-being Is Changing Hospitality: 6 Key Trends Explained – Image Credit EHL Hospitality Business School    “A healthy mind in a healthy body”, “food as medicine”, “you are what you eat” – these insights into food and well-being have been around for millennia, but today they are gaining more traction as consumer trends shift […]

Customer Data Platform (CDP) Integration for Hotels: Best Practices – Image Credit TrustYou    A Customer Data Platform (CDP) promises a lot: unified guest profiles, smarter segmentation, better campaigns, and more personalized experiences. But the real value of a CDP integration for hotels only shows up when it’s properly connected to your systems — from your […]

Peachtree Group marked a major milestone in the construction of the 10-story, 171-room Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio (pictured) with a topping out ceremony, celebrating the completion of the building’s structural phase. – Image Credit Peachtree Group    Peachtree Group has completed the structural phase of a 10-story, 171-room Residence Inn by Marriott […]