WTTC’s Global Summit to Host Top Italian Travel & Tourism Leaders – Image Credit WTTC    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its full line-up of speakers set to join its Global Summit in Rome, with the opening ceremony featuring a special performance from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The global tourism body’s 25th […]

PGIM acquires Steigenberger Hotel in Berlin from Amundi and EDF Invest – Image Credit Steigenberger    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Yellow Tree acquires Hoxton Southwark in London from Norlake Gibraltar-based investor Yellow Tree has acquired the four-star, 192-room The Hoxton, Southwark in London, UK, from British real estate developer Norlake Hospitality […]

Today’s top-performing hotels know that robust safety protocols do much more than prevent crisis—they drive confidence, loyalty, and a distinct market advantage. – Image Credit Smart Hotel Manager    What shapes an unforgettable guest experience? For some hoteliers, luxury and personalization top the list. Others point to seamless service or cutting-edge amenities as the magic ingredients. […]

The Suite Spot takes a trip to central Florida to visit the incredible AC Hotel Orlando Downtown, part of the Kolter Hospitality portfolio. The Regional Director of Food & Beverage at Kolter, Robert Mason, joins the Suite Spot to discuss: Seasonal Menus F&B in the Guest Experience How Kolter Hospitality is Shaping F&B The Importance […]

Four Seasons Resort Puerto Rico – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is set to open on November 20, 2025, and is now accepting reservations. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico will open on November 20, 2025, and is currently accepting reservations. The resort is located on Puerto […]

Golden Week 2025 Powers Travel Shifts: Strategic Planning, Alternative Stays, and Up-and-Coming Destinations – Image Credit Unsplash    Chinese Outbound Travel – Longer booking lead times with rising demand for alternative stays. Regional Autumn Holidays – Short-haul journeys peak during Japan’s Silver Week and Korea’s Chuseok, while Chinese cities remain popular among inbound visitors. Golden Week […]

Think of 2025 as a tightrope act for hoteliers: revenue gains on one side, rising costs on the other. Step too far in either direction, and balance is lost. Globally, profits are still moving upward, but the margin for error—literally—is shrinking fast. Margins Under Fire Across Continents The Middle East remains the outlier, setting the […]

Gateway Ahmedabad Hotel – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has opened Gateway Ahmedabad on Sindhu Bhavan Road, featuring 116 rooms and suites. Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the opening of Gateway Ahmedabad, located on Sindhu Bhavan Road. The hotel adds to the company’s portfolio in a key urban center. Gateway […]

Designing Hotels for the Future: a Q&A on Sustainable Architecture – Image Credit Unsplash+    A Q&A from PKF with Meindl Cavar Concepts on designing hotels with a focus on sustainability. 1. The topic of sustainability is more relevant than ever before, but there is also more confusion in the market than ever before. How are […]

Air Canada Maintains Ottawa-London Flights Through Winter 2025-26 – Image Credit Air Canada    Air Canada will continue its non-stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow throughout the Winter 2025-26 season. Air Canada has announced that it will maintain its non-stop flights between Ottawa and London Heathrow during the Winter 2025-26 period. This decision ensures year-round […]