LivAway Suites Opens Third Utah Location in Vineyard – Image Credit Livaway Suites    LivAway Suites has opened its third location in Utah, located in Vineyard, marking the brand’s ninth property nationwide. LivAway Suites has announced the opening of a new property in Vineyard, Utah. This development represents the company’s third location in the state and […]

Hotel SEO Checklist for 2026: Boost Rankings & Direct Bookings – Image Credit Vizergy    2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive years yet for hotels online. With AI reshaping search, Google tightening quality standards, and travelers demanding faster, smarter, more personalized experiences – SEO has never been more important. This checklist […]

Hoteliers Adjust to US Government Slowdown – Image Credit Unsplash+    It’s no secret government policy changes have shifted the ways domestic organizations operate in 2025. For U.S. hotels, slowdowns of government-related business have impacted a variety of stakeholders in the space, and depending on the portfolio, some more than others. In the latest national report […]

American Travelers Seek Value and Meaning Amid Economic Uncertainty According to Future Partners October 2025 Report – Image Credit Unsplash+    The American Traveler’s Evolving Preferences: Value, Meaning, and the Rise of ‘Anti-Luxury’ Travel Financial Outlook: Steady, But Uneven Confidence Financial sentiment among American travelers remains steady, with 34.8% reporting that their household is better off […]

IHCL Opens Restored Gulab Haveli Hotel in Mandawa, India – Image Credit IHCL    The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has opened Gulab Haveli, a heritage hotel in Mandawa, Rajasthan, under its SeleQtions brand. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the opening of Gulab Haveli in Mandawa, Rajasthan. The property is part of the […]

Parkroyal Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Serene Capital Acquires Quest Springfield Central for AUD26.7 Million in Queensland, Australia Australia-based fund management company, Serene Capital, has acquired the 82-key Quest Springfield Central in Queensland, Australia from UK-based real estate investment manager, 90 North Real Estate Partners […]

A&O Hostels acquires DoubleTree by Hilton London – Docklands Riverside – Image Credit a&o Hostels    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS German Civil Service Association acquires Park Plaza Berlin from Union Investment The German Civil Service Association has acquired the four-star, 169-room Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte in Germany, from German real […]

Brits Embrace AI for Travel Planning but Still Rely on Traditional Advice – Image Credit Unsplash    Despite the rise of AI and digital influencers, UK travelers still prefer holiday advice from friends and family, according to Amadeus research A recent study by Amadeus reveals that while emerging technologies, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) […]

From left to right: Kenneth Macpherson (IHG), Matthew Woollard (IHG), (Mrs) Willemijn Geels (IHG), Skorri Rafn Rafnsson (CEO at Alva Capital), Karin Sheppard (IHG), Farkhad Kamilov (IHG), Miguel Martins (IHG) – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first Candlewood Suites property in Reykjavik, Iceland, […]

DoubleTree Newark Penn Station Hotel – Image Credit CBRE    The DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, a 257-room hotel, is listed for sale as downtown Newark experiences significant development and growth. The DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, located at 1048 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ, is now available for sale. The hotel is directly connected […]