Marriott Vacation Club, Khao Lak Beach Resort – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott Vacation Clubs has opened a new resort in Khao Lak, Thailand, as part of its expansion in the Asia Pacific region, which also includes developments in Bali and an expanded call center in Shanghai. Marriott Vacation Clubs has opened the Marriott Vacation […]

New York City stood out with the highest occupancy rate among the Top 25 Markets, reaching 85.2% – Image Credit Hilton    U.S. hotel occupancy sees a slight dip, with New York City maintaining the highest levels. Average daily rates remain stable, but revenue per room experiences a minor decrease. The U.S. hotel […]

Hotel Pricing in 2025: Key Takeaways for Hoteliers from H1 to H2 – By Joe Hanly – Image Credit Unsplash+    Economic uncertainty and shifting traveler habits reshaped hotel rates in early 2025. While most regions felt the pressure, a few notable markets managed to defy the trend. Key takeaways Global hotel rates slowed […]

Rendering of Holiday Inn Express Generation 5 EXPRESS Café & Bar – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open a Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Gwalior, India, by early 2029. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a management agreement with Dutta Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. […]

Over 15,000 Hotels Participate in Legal Action Against Booking.com – Image Credit HOTREC    More than 15,000 hotels across Europe have joined a collective action against Booking.com, alleging anti-competitive practices related to rate parity clauses. A collective legal action against Booking.com, supported by HOTREC and over 30 national hotel associations, has seen participation from more than […]

Hotel Budget 2025 Plot Twist: Profit Takes the Lead – Image Credit Pexels    In 2025, hotel budgeting has a new lead character—and it’s not revenue.  Across the industry, operators are flipping the budgeting script. Instead of asking, “How much more can we bring in?”, the most forward-thinking teams are starting with a different question: “What […]

DerbySoft Acquires AI Automation Platform, Arise, Expanding Travel Agent–Hotel Collaboration – Image Credit DerbySoft    DerbySoft, a leading provider of commerce services and content platforms for the hospitality industry and an Oracle partner, has expanded its partnership with Oracle to offer customers an integrated channel management solution using Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Distribution. The majority of […]

The next stop on the Suite Spot: Road Trip takes us to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to visit the newly opened Hyatt Place with special guest and Dual Property Sales Manager – Jennifer Odom!  Jennifer sits down with host Ryan Embree to discuss how a special property, such as the Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral, leverages its […]

Rendering of the Premier Inn in Bath City Centre – Image Credit Whitbread    Whitbread has signed a lease agreement for a new 152-bedroom Premier Inn hotel in Bath, with construction set to begin in 2026 and completion targeted for 2028. Whitbread has secured a lease agreement for a new Premier Inn hotel on Lower Bristol […]

Rendering of the Adina Chermside Brisbane – Image Credit TFE Hotels    Adina Chermside Brisbane is set to open in February 2026, adding 148 rooms to the northern corridor of Brisbane. Adina Chermside Brisbane, a new hotel development in Brisbane’s northern corridor, is scheduled to open in February 2026. The hotel will feature 148 rooms and […]