Direct Bookings Surge as Hotels Reevaluate OTA Partnerships    Hotels are increasingly moving away from online travel agencies like Booking.com, driven by legal challenges and a strategic shift towards direct bookings. The hospitality industry is witnessing a significant shift in its relationship with online travel agencies (OTAs), particularly Booking.com. A growing number of hotels are reporting […]

Tru by Hilton Saltillo – Guest Room – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened a dual-branded hotel, Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton, in Saltillo, Mexico. Hilton has announced the opening of a dual-branded hotel in Saltillo, Mexico, featuring Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton. The development, owned by American Hotels […]

New Hilton Curio Collection Hotel to Open Early 2026 in London’s Financial District – Image Credit Hilton    This article reflects insights from lender-side conversations carried out as part of a strategic review of a UK-wide hotel portfolio in H1 2025. Interviews were conducted with a cross-section of lenders — to test appetite, indicative pricing, covenant […]

Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive resort located on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive beachfront resort situated in […]

Lobby rendering of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce its Garner brand to Southeast Asia with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central in Thailand this year. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of its Garner brand into Southeast Asia, with the […]

Everhome Suites Bozeman – Image Credit Choice Hotels    Everhome Suites has announced the opening of several new locations across the United States, including its 20th property in Yuma, Arizona, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. Everhome Suites, a brand under Choice Hotels International, has expanded its presence in the United States with the opening […]

Irago Ocean Resort – Image Credit Irago Ocean Resort    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS INV Acquires Ten Hotels for JPY34.3 Billion in Japan Japan-based real estate investment trust, Invincible Investment Corporation (“INV”) has acquired ten hotels for a total consideration of JPY34.3 billion from six Japan-based sellers, affiliates of the US-based […]

How to Win Over Price-Sensitive Travelers in 2025 – Image Credit TrustYou    Despite economic uncertainty, travel demand is strong. According to the 2025 TravelBoom Booking Trends Study, over 90% of U.S. travelers are planning or considering a vacation this summer. But rising costs and inflation are driving more cautious, calculated decision-making. To win bookings, hotels […]

Free Hotel Cancellations: Smart Strategy or Revenue Risk? – Image Credit Unsplash+    A free cancellation policy is exactly what it sounds like: a policy allowing guests to book with the option to cancel without a cancellation fee or penalty, usually within a specified time frame before arrival. Common terms in these booking options include the […]

Choice Hotels Names Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer – Image Credit Choice Hotels    Choice Hotels International has appointed Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 2, 2025. Choice Hotels International has announced the appointment of Joshua Sloser as its new Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment is effective immediately, with Sloser reporting directly to […]