Wyndham Rewards Partners with Singapore Airlines for Point Transfers – Image Credit Wyndham    Wyndham Rewards has announced a partnership with KrisFlyer, enabling members to transfer points to airline miles through Singapore Airlines Group’s rewards program. Wyndham Rewards has expanded its loyalty program by adding KrisFlyer, the rewards program of the Singapore Airlines Group, to its […]

Hon Kwok Sold The Bauhinia Hotel Tsim Sha Tsui for HKD335 Million, Hong Kong    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS CapitaLand Enters South Korea Hospitality Industry with KRW73 Billion Acquisition in Yeouido, Seoul CapitaLand Group Pte. Ltd. (“CapitaLand”), a Singapore-based real estate investment management and development company, has completed its first successful […]

Elevating Hotel Safety: Why Water Monitoring and Digital Emergency Response Can’t Wait – Image Credit Smart Hotel Manager    Water loss and damage are among the most common and costly risks faced by hotels today, and yet, hotels often treat this brand of emergency as a low-tech, behind-the-scenes concern. But in 2025, the future belongs to […]

Hotel Room Rates in Lombok and South Bali Rev Up Ahead of Indonesian MotoGP: SiteMinder – Image Credit SiteMinder    Hotels in Lombok and South Bali are experiencing a 19% year-on-year increase in room rates for stays during the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in Mandalika, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel […]

Credit Card Delinquency Impacts U.S. Economy Hotels as Luxury Demand Rises – Image Credit Unsplash    The widening gap between luxury and economy hotels in the U.S. is influenced by delinquent credit card rates rather than GDP for economy hotels. Luxury vs. Economy Hotel Demand The U.S. hotel industry is experiencing a divergence in demand between […]

Sheraton Boston – Image Credit Marriott International    Sheraton Boston has completed a $100 million renovation in conjunction with its 60th anniversary, led by Hawkins Way Capital and Battery Global Advisors. Hawkins Way Capital, in partnership with Battery Global Advisors, has announced the completion of a $100 million renovation project at the Sheraton Boston. The renovation […]

Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville – Lobby – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened its 200th hotel in Canada, with more than 100 additional properties in development across the country. Hilton has announced the opening of its 200th hotel in Canada, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the country. The company has nearly […]

Is VoIP a Security Risk Hiding in Plain Sight for NYC? – Image Credit Kings III    VoIP is widely used as a replacement for landlines across NYC/NJ, but when applied to emergency phones, it introduces cybersecurity and liability risks.  Cellular keeps emergency communication separate, reliable, and compliant, even during outages.  […]

HOTREC Releases Vision Paper: Towards a Sustainable Tourism Strategy – Image Credit HOTREC    HOTREC’s Vision Paper Towards a Sustainable Tourism Strategy, sets out how the EU can best support Europe’s hospitality and tourism ecosystem in the years ahead. The hospitality sector is the backbone of Europe’s tourism economy: 2 million businesses – 90% of them […]

IHCL Announces New Hotel in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed an agreement to open a 64-key hotel under the Gateway brand in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a new hotel in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The project, which […]