2026 Travel Trends: AI and Luxury Experiences Take Center Stage in EMEA – Image Credit Marriott International    A new report from Marriott Bonvoy indicates a strong travel trend in the EMEA region for 2026, with a significant reliance on AI for planning and an increase in luxury and passion-driven travel experiences. Marriott Bonvoy’s latest research, […]

– Image Credit Unsplash+    The holiday season—spanning from Thanksgiving through Christmas—is one of the most lucrative and festive times of the year for event venues and caterers. It’s also one of the most competitive. Standing out means going beyond traditional promotions and embracing creativity that sparks joy and inspires bookings. Whether it’s crafting limited-time experiences, […]

The Black Friday Effect: Turning Deals Into Direct Bookings for Your Hotel Website – Image Credit Lighthouse    Let’s jump in and explore some of the most effective tactics and real examples from hotels that turn Black Friday into a success story. Black Friday is a shopping event that shapes consumer behavior across industries, and hospitality […]

Rendering of the Six Senses Myoko – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    Six Senses has entered into a management agreement with Patience Capital Group to develop a new hotel and residences at Mount Myoko, Japan. Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has signed a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group for […]

Rendering of The Sterling Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sibaya, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has announced the signing of agreements to introduce its Tapestry Collection brand in Sub-Saharan Africa, with properties planned in South Africa, Kenya, and Rwanda. Hilton has signed agreements to bring its Tapestry Collection brand to Sub-Saharan […]

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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, marking the brand’s second property in Shanghai. Hilton has announced the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan, located in the Qiantan District of Pudong, Shanghai. This development marks the second Waldorf Astoria property in the city. It is […]

New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel – Image Credit Unsplash+    Study presented at the annual WINiT Summit examines gender gaps in leadership, satisfaction and safety Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) […]

Hotels Embrace AI Integration to Boost Direct Bookings – Image Credit Unsplash+    The hospitality industry is witnessing a technological shift as hotels push to integrate live availability and pricing data into AI search platforms like ChatGPT. This move is aimed at increasing direct bookings and reducing reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs). The Rise of […]

IHCL Announces New Taj Resort in Sawai Madhopur – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) will develop a new Taj resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, featuring 75 units. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement to open a new resort under the Taj brand in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. The development […]