Who Is Looking After the Box? – By Lionel Anidjar – Image Credit Global Asset Solutions    When everyone is thinking outside the box, who is looking after the box? That line has been sitting on my LinkedIn profile for years. It began as a slightly  cheeky tagline, a way to stand apart in an industry […]

AI Reshapes Travel Startups: Opportunities and Challenges in 2025″ – Image Credit Unsplash+    As AI-native companies emerge, they offer leaner operations and faster innovation cycles. While investors remain cautious, the potential for growth and strategic acquisitions remains high. The rise of AI is reshaping the definition of success for travel startups, emphasizing sustainable growth and […]

Boutique Vs Enterprise: Choosing a Digital Marketing Platform That Fits Your Hotel Type – By Quentin Lederer – Image Credit Unsplash+    Why hotel type matters when selecting a Digital Marketing Platform There’s a lot to like as a hotel marketer today. We’re living in a golden age of data. The signals are better than they’ve […]

McKinsey Report: The State of AI in 2025: Agents, Innovation, and Transformation – Image Credit Unsplash+    Almost all McKinsey survey respondents say their organizations are using AI, and many have begun to use AI agents. But most are still in the early stages of scaling AI and capturing enterprise-level value. Key findings Most organizations […]

Court Upholds $2 Million Bed Bug Verdict Against California Hotel – Image Credit Unsplash    A Ventura County Superior Court has upheld a $2 million jury verdict against the Shores Inn in Ventura, California, following a bed bug infestation case. The court denied a Motion for New Trial filed by the defendants, Dario Pini and DLP […]

Construction Begins on AC Hotels by Marriott Property in Fishers, Indiana    Construction has started on Indiana’s first AC Hotels by Marriott, set to open in Fishers District in early 2027. Dora Hospitality LLC has begun construction on Indiana’s first AC Hotels by Marriott, situated at The Union in Fishers District, a suburb of Indianapolis. The […]

Media Luna Resort & Beach Club – Image Credit Meliá Hotels    Meliá Hotels International will open its first property in Honduras on Roatán Island in December under the Sol by Meliá brand. Meliá Hotels International is set to debut in Honduras with the opening of a new resort on Roatán Island. The property, currently known […]

Image Credit Stayntouch    Visit 2026 Hotel Technology Outlook Report Highlights Shift Towards Specialized Systems The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, in partnership with Stayntouch and IDeaS Revenue Solutions, has released a comprehensive report titled “2026 Hotel Technology Outlook: Best-in-Class vs. All-in-One Systems.” This study, conducted by graduate students, provides […]

Wyndham Names Interim CFO Following Departure of Michele Allen    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has appointed Kurt Albert as Interim Chief Financial Officer following the departure of Michele Allen. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced a change in its financial leadership with the departure of Michele Allen, who has served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and […]

Digital Borders: A $401 Billion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth – Image Credit WTTC    A World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and SITA report highlights the potential for smarter border management to significantly boost the global economy by $401 billion and create 14 million new jobs by 2035. By adopting digital technologies and modernizing visa […]