HVS Report – Lisbon Market Pulse 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Snapshot of the Lisbon hotel market in 2025 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook. Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, stands as one of Europe’s most ancient cities, set within a metropolitan area that […]

Etienne Haro – Image Credit Auberge Resorts Collection    Auberge Resorts Collection has announced the appointment of Etienne Haro as the Managing Director of its new hotel, Cambridge House, located in Mayfair, London. The hotel, currently under development and scheduled to open in spring 2026, will feature 102 rooms and is situated in the historic building […]

Lodging Industry Investment Council Discusses Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Industry – Image Credit Unsplash    U.S. hoteliers are navigating challenges in market share growth due to the absence of a national tourism strategy and the rapid evolution of digital technologies. Challenges in U.S. Tourism Promotion The U.S. hospitality industry is grappling with the absence of […]

Image Credit Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality    At the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, industry leaders emphasized the importance of controlling costs and leveraging technology to maintain profitability in the hotel sector. During the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, hotel industry stakeholders highlighted the ongoing challenges of rising costs and the need […]

Record-Breaking Performance Propels French Tourism to New Heights – Image Credit Unsplash    France’s Travel & Tourism sector is poised to continue its record-breaking growth into 2025, following a historic performance in 2024. 2024: A Record Year for French Tourism In 2024, France’s Travel & Tourism sector achieved unprecedented success, setting new economic contributions, employment, and […]

Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi Rendering – Image Credit Bvlgari Hotels    Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has entered into an agreement with Eagle Hills to develop a new resort and mansions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2030. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its portfolio with a new development in Abu […]

U.S. Travel Agencies Report $8.6 Billion in Air Ticket Sales in February 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Corporate Travel Continued Downward Trend While Total Passenger Trips Remained Flat Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.6 billion in May 2025 — a 5% year-over-year decrease.* May’s passenger […]

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Denver Skyline. Credit: Captain Colorado Photography    In 2024, Denver’s tourism industry successfully matched the high performance of the previous year, maintaining a steady influx of visitors and significant spending. According to Visit Denver, the city’s official tourism marketing agency, the city welcomed 37.1 million domestic visitors and saw $10.3 billion in tourism-related expenditures. Visitor Statistics […]

How AI Agents for Hotels Work: Features and Benefits – Image Credit TrustYou    This article explains how AI Agents work, what features make them useful to large hotel groups, and how they help improve guest experience while reducing operational load. AI is playing a bigger role in hospitality, but it’s not just about guest-facing chatbots […]