Kimpton Atlântico Algarve – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    Kimpton, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury portfolio, has opened its first resort in Portugal, the Kimpton Atlântico Algarve. Located on Sâo Rafael Beach, the resort combines Kimpton’s signature design-led aesthetic with the relaxed atmosphere of southern Portugal. The resort offers 149 rooms […]

Crowne Plaza Lucknow Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has marked a major milestone in India with the opening of Crowne Plaza Lucknow, its 50th operational hotel in the country. The opening demonstrates IHG’s commitment to the Indian market, supported by strong domestic demand and a growing consumer preference […]

voco Quang Binh Resort – By IHG – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    The world’s first voco resort, voco Quang Binh Resort – By IHG, has opened in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. The all-suite-and-villa resort is the second voco property in Vietnam, following voco Ma Belle Danang – By IHG, which opened in 2023. […]

Image Credit A-1 Hospitality Group    A-1 Hospitality Group has started construction of a 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott property at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington. The hotel will also feature 12,000 square feet of meeting space. A-1 Hospitality Group, a hotel management and development company, broke ground on a 163-room AC Hotels […]

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International celebrates 50 years of business expansion in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), highlighting its transformation from a single hotel in Amsterdam in 1975 to 1,300 properties spread across 80 countries and territories in 2025. Marriott International today marks the 50th anniversary of its […]

Park Hyatt Marrakech – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt plans to increase the number of rooms across Africa by about 50% by 2030, following a considerable growth of 51% over the past two years. Hyatt has revealed plans to increase rooms across Africa significantly. The company anticipates around 50% growth across new and existing regional markets […]

WTTC Forecasts Robust Growth for Brazil’s Travel & Tourism Sector with 8.3 Million Jobs by 2025 – Image Credit WTTC    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects that Brazil’s Travel & Tourism sector will contribute US$167.6 billion to the nation’s GDP, representing 7.7% of the total economy and supporting 8.3 million jobs by 2025. […]

US Tourism Industry Grapples with Unprecedented ‘Perfect Storm’ – Image Credit Unsplash    The Current State of U.S. Tourism In 2025, the U.S. tourism industry is confronted with many challenges. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), America is predicted to lose $12.5 billion in travel revenue this year, making it the sole country […]

Major Redevelopment Project in Nagoya, Japan to Feature First Andaz Hotel    Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. for a new Andaz hotel planned to open after 2034 at the Meitetsu Nagoya Station. The hotel is part of a redevelopment […]

Image Credit Hospitality Thailand Conference (HTC2025)    The 4th Hospitality Thailand Conference (HTC2025) focused on the future of hotel design, emphasizing the importance of meaning, flexibility, and emotional connection. Hotels are evolving into multi-purpose spaces, serving as social hubs, wellness centers, and remote work sanctuaries; hybrid design must prioritize purpose over aesthetics. The […]