Hotel Owners, Know Your Rights: Key Points to Negotiate in Franchise Agreements – Image Credit Unsplash+    Hotel Franchise Agreements: Key Negotiation Points for Owners In the competitive hotel industry, franchise agreements are crucial documents that define the relationship between hotel owners (franchisees) and hotel brand companies (franchisors). While franchisors typically hold the upper hand in […]

Domes Resorts has joined ABTA’s Partnership programme as its inaugural Hotel Partner – Image Credit Domes Resorts    Domes Resorts has joined ABTA’s Partnership programme as its inaugural Hotel Partner, a strategic expansion to enhance collaboration within the UK travel industry. ABTA, a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry, […]

The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou – Image Credit Shangri-La Group    The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou – Image Credit Shangri-La Group    The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou – Image Credit Shangri-La Group    The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou – Image Credit Shangri-La Group    Shangri-La Group has announced the launch of its new ultra-luxury hotel brand, Shangri-La Signatures, marked […]

The New Travel Agents: AI Influencers and Instant Purchases on Social Media – Image Credit Unsplash    The travel industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by social media platforms like TikTok, where inspiration quickly turns into action. This shift is characterized by the rise of AI influencers and a new generation of travelers who prefer […]

Measuring Hotel Performance: The Ultimate Guide for Hoteliers to Track and Optimize Metrics – Image Credit Unsplash+    The key to running a successful hotel with confidence is tracking performance. Without it, you’re flying blind – no direction or destination in sight. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. You may have a sense of how […]

Samara Lombok – Image Credit Hyatt    Samara Lombok – Image Credit Hyatt    Samara Lombok – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a franchise agreement with PT Lombok Torok Developments to open a new hotel in Lombok, Indonesia. This marks the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Southeast Asia. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, […]

A Roadmap to Transdisciplinary Research – By Julneth Rogenhofer – Image Credit EHL Hospitality Business School    In this article, we discuss why transdisciplinary research is more relevant than ever, and why industry and academia should be working together. What are its interests and challenges, and what is the roadmap to follow for your next transdisciplinary […]

A rendering image of the exterior of the upcoming Regent Kyoto – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts and GI Capital Management have commenced construction of the Regent Kyoto, scheduled to open in 2028. The recent groundbreaking event for the Regent Kyoto marks the beginning of construction for a new luxury […]

Where Growth Meets Intelligence: The Critical Edge in Hospitality Expansion – Image Credit Unsplash+    The first half of 2025 has made one thing unmistakably clear: the hospitality industry is no longer expanding under the luxury of time. Between rising development costs and intensifying brand crowding in traditional markets, hotel growth now demands speed, precision, and […]

Between Brand and Individuality: How White-Label Operators Influence the Hotel Industry – By Susann Sparwasser – Image Credit Unsplash    White-label operators are playing an increasingly important role in the hotel industry in Germany. But what exactly is behind this concept, and what opportunities and challenges does it present for the sector? We take a closer […]