Cruising and Bleisure Travel Gain Popularity Among U.S. and Canadian Tourists, According to MMGY – Image Credit MMGY    The MMGY study, “2025 Portrait of American & Canadian International Travelers,” indicates a notable rise in international travel plans among U.S. and Canadian tourists. U.S. travelers plan to take an average of 2.8 international trips over the […]

Image Credit: Town of Addison    The Addison City Council has approved a development agreement for the $240 million Addison Junction project, a mixed-use development at the Addison Circle Silver Line Station. The Town of Addison has approved a development agreement with Quadrant Investment Properties for the construction of Addison Junction, a $240 million mixed-use project. […]

The Sylvan Lodge Opens in Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Image Credit Noble House    The Sylvan Lodge, a 38-room hotel, has opened within the Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Sylvan Lodge has officially opened within the Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The property features 38 rooms and residential-style suites. […]

IHCL Expands SeleQtions Portfolio with Mussoorie Hotel – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the signing of a 30-key hotel in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, set to be part of its SeleQtions portfolio. Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed an agreement to add a new property to its SeleQtions portfolio in Mussoorie, […]

San Francisco led in ADR and RevPAR growth – Image Credit Unsplash    The U.S. hotel industry saw a slight decline in key performance metrics for the week ending September 6, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Houston experienced the most significant drops in occupancy and revenue, while St. Louis and San […]

Radisson Collection The National Hotel – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Collection The National Hotel near The National Golf Brussels, marking its second Collection property in Belgium. Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Collection The National Hotel, situated adjacent to The National Golf Club of […]

Realigning Hotel Markets: The Untapped Fiscal Opportunity for US Cities – By Bryan Younge – Image Credit Unsplash    Cities across America are searching for ways to expand their tax base without overburdening residents. Raising property taxes is politically toxic. Sales taxes rise and fall with the business cycle. Grants and one-off windfalls disappear as quickly […]

Ultimate Guide to OTA Sponsored Listings – By Daniel Foreman – Image Credit Lighthouse    OTAs are sometimes thought of as a ‘necessary evil’, a booking channel to be tolerated until you can achieve a higher mix of direct bookings. The tough truth is that as an independent hotelier, at least some (if not a good […]

Rendering of the Kimpton Napa Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    Kimpton plans to open a new hotel in Napa Valley, California, in 2028, featuring 123 guest rooms across two buildings. Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced plans to open a new hotel in Napa Valley, California, by 2028. The […]

Hotel Monitor 2026: lobal Hotel Rates to Rise Modestly in 2026 Amid Economic Uncertainty – Image Credit Unsplash+    According to the Amex GBT 2026 Hotel Monitor, global hotel rates are projected to experience modest growth through 2026, influenced by geopolitical and economic factors across key business destinations. The global hotel industry is expected to experience […]