William Panaretos – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans has announced the appointment of William Panaretos as its new hotel manager. Panaretos brings nearly 20 years of experience within the Four Seasons network to his new role. His career includes positions in Palm Beach, Hualalai, Hong Kong, Houston, […]

Riu Plaza Toronto – Image Credit RIU Hotels    RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Canada, the Riu Plaza Toronto, located in the city’s Entertainment District. RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched its first Canadian property with the opening of the Riu Plaza Toronto. This new hotel, featuring 352 rooms, is situated […]

Oktoberfest 2025: are German Hoteliers Capitalizing on the Surge in Demand? – Image Credit Lighthouse    This year’s Oktoberfest is set to be a significant driver of hotel demand, particularly in its home city of Munich, but also in other cities hosting similar festivals. The festival, which runs from September 20 to October 5, 2025, is […]

Rendering of the Sofitel Genoa Waterfront Hotel – Image Credit Accor    Accor has announced the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a hotel set to open in 2027 on Genoa’s waterfront. The project is a collaboration with AG Group, an Italian tourism operator. The hotel will feature 120 guestrooms, including 20 suites, and will be designed […]

Travel Value Paradox: Affordability Shapes Destination Choices According to Future Partners – Image Credit Unsplash+    A recent study highlights affordability as a key factor influencing travel decisions, with many travelers opting for more budget-friendly destinations. Iconic cities like New York and Las Vegas remain popular despite high costs, illustrating a paradox between perceived […]

Rendering of the upcoming Red (G) mixed-use development – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Jadeer Group to open a 120-room Hotel Indigo in New Cairo in 2031. IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a management agreement with Jadeer Group to introduce a Hotel Indigo property […]

World Cup 2026 Poses Hotel Room Crunch Across Host Cities    The 2026 FIFA World Cup will rotate 16 host venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico. An infographic produced by 10 Minutes Hotels in partnership with LodgIQ overlays each stadium’s seating capacity with the estimated local hotel-room inventory. The visual makes one reality clear: some […]

Nostalgia and Cost-Effectiveness Drive Repeat Travel for Americans – Image Credit Unsplash    One in three Americans prefers returning to familiar vacation spots, driven by emotional connections, cost-effectiveness, and a sense of nostalgia, according to a recent Talker Research survey. A recent survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Apple Vacations reveals that a significant […]

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates: Implications for Hotel and Travel Industry – Image Credit Unsplash    The Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, impacting borrowing costs in the hotel industry. Hotel industry stakeholders anticipate further rate cuts, which will influence investment and refinancing activities. The Federal Reserve has […]

Knights Inn Corpus Christi North – Image Credit HVS    HVS Brokerage & Advisory, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to ownership, presents the opportunity to acquire the 29-key Knights Inn Corpus Christi North, a limited-service hotel asset in Corpus Christi, Texas. This limited-service hotel is available for sale as a significant investment opportunity, thanks […]