ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa and plans to open Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park in October 2025, expanding its presence in Japan. IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio in Japan with the opening […]

OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor on the Future of Travel Planning – Image Credit Unsplash    The travel industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Bret Taylor, chairman of the board for OpenAI and co-founder of AI startup Sierra, recently shared insights into how AI is reshaping travel at the Skift […]

Ayesha Molino and Gary Fritz – Image Credit MGM Resorts International    MGM Resorts International has appointed Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital. MGM Resorts International has announced leadership changes with the appointment of Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as […]

Image Credit Black Desert Resort    Black Desert Resort has completed its resort center in Southern Utah, featuring 447 rooms and suites, a spa, dining options, and a golf course. Black Desert Resort has announced the completion of its resort center in Southern Utah. The development includes 447 rooms and suites divided between a Hotel Collection […]

New York Grill & Bar at the Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel – Image Credit Hyatt    Park Hyatt Tokyo has announced it will reopen on December 9, 2025, after a major renovation project. The hotel, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will begin accepting reservations for rooms, restaurants, events, and spa services on September 24, 2025, at 12:00 […]

13 High-Impact Hotel Promotion Strategies to Boost Holiday Group Sales and Revenue – Image Credit Tripleseat    As the seasons change, so do the opportunities to capture new revenue streams. For hotels, the festive season isn’t just about decorations; it’s a golden opportunity to drive group sales, engage with the local community, and create memorable experiences […]

The recently opened Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique – Image Credit Hilton    Costa Rica’s hotel industry has experienced fluctuating performance trends, with high-end resorts outperforming other segments, influenced by a shift in traveler demographics and a reliance on American tourists. Over the past five years, Costa Rica’s hotel industry has mirrored trends observed in […]

AHLA Foundation Names Marriott CFO and EVP, Development Leeny Oberg As 2025 Peggy Berg Castell Award Recipient – Image Credit Photo by    AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development Leeny Oberg will receive the Peggy Berg […]

Conrad Hamburg Hotel – Image Credit Hilton    Conrad Hamburg Hotel – Image Credit Hilton    Conrad Hamburg Hotel – Image Credit Hilton    Conrad Hotels & Resorts has opened its first location in Germany with the launch of Conrad Hamburg in the Levantehaus building. Conrad Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Germany, Conrad Hamburg, […]

AI Cuts Acquisitions Costs 19% Amidst Soaring Media Spend, According to Cendyn’s Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index – Image Credit Cendyn    AI in Google’s PMTG alleviates the marketing budget burden quadrupling bookings and revenue as media spend bites with 20 – 40% YoY budget increase Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has […]