Hotel Industry Grapples with Mixed Signals as Investors Seek Clarity – Image Credit Unsplash+    As hotel brands and real estate investment companies prepare for their third-quarter earnings calls, analysts and investors are eager for insights into the current state of the industry. The sector is grappling with mixed performance data, influenced by various economic factors, […]

Image Credit Global Wellness Summit    The Global Wellness Summit will focus on the future of wellness in travel and hospitality, highlighting market growth and emerging trends at its upcoming conference in Dubai from November 18 to 21, 2025. The Global Wellness Summit, scheduled to take place in Dubai from November 18 to 21, 2025, will […]

AI’s Role in Travel: Booking.com and Expedia’s Growing Influence Raises Concerns – Image Credit Unsplash+    Major travel platforms like Booking.com and Expedia are embedding themselves into AI-driven systems, potentially becoming dominant gatekeepers that control the travel booking process. If unregulated, this could result in independent hotels being marginalized, forced to pay commissions to reach their […]

Wyndham Launches Subscription-Based Loyalty Program – Image Credit Wyndham    Wyndham has introduced a new subscription service, Wyndham Rewards Insider, offering travel-related benefits for an annual fee of $95. Wyndham has launched a subscription service named Wyndham Rewards Insider, designed to provide travel-related benefits to its members for an annual fee of $95. The service, which […]

Noble Opens StudioRes by Marriott in Newnan, Georgia – Image Credit Noble Investment Group    Noble has announced the opening of StudioRes by Marriott Newnan, a new addition to its branded long-term accommodations platform. The facility, located in Newnan, Georgia, offers 124 rooms specifically designed for extended stays. Each room includes a full kitchen and a […]

Gaia Palace Hotel – Image Credit Gaia Hotels    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Azora acquires Medplaya Hotels in Spain Spanish real estate investment trust Azora, via its European Hotel & Lodging Fund, has acquired Spanish owner-operator Medplaya Hotels. The deal includes six owned hotel properties in Spain – situated in Catalonia […]

Scandic Hotels to Open Third Property in Hamburg, Germany in 2028 – Image Credit Scandic    Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement for a new 328-room hotel in central Hamburg, set to open in 2028. Scandic Hotels has announced plans to open its third hotel in downtown Hamburg, Germany, as part of a long-term […]

Stop Letting Event Leads Slip Away: 5 Ways to Automate Your Venue’s Growth – Image Credit Tripleseat    Are you tired of juggling phone calls, emails, and website inquiries, only to have potential event leads fall through the cracks? In the competitive events industry, every lead is a golden opportunity. But what if you could capture, […]

4 Best Tools for Driving More Hotel Direct Bookings – Image Credit Lighthouse    For many independent hoteliers, OTAs feel like both a blessing and a burden. Your experiences are probably no different. They deliver reach and visibility, but the trade-off is steep: high commission fees, reduced control over guest data and less opportunity to build […]

Deliver or Disappear: A Hotelier’s Guide to Black Friday Email Success – Image Credit Unsplash+    Visit WARNING: Your hotel’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday emails won’t hit the inbox if you don’t do this. Last year, hotels that went all in on Black Friday didn’t just see results: they unlocked massive gains. Dedicated campaigns delivered […]