HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Individuals has announced the opening of the HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg in Germany. The hotel is located in Ludwigsburg, just north of Stuttgart, and features 111 guestrooms, a […]

Ranju Alex – Image Credit Accor    Accor has appointed Ranju Alex as Chief Executive Officer for its South Asia operations, which include India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Accor announced the appointment of Ranju Alex as the Chief Executive Officer for its South Asia division. The region encompasses India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Alex […]

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale    Braemar Hotels & Resorts, known for its luxury hotel portfolio, has announced a sale process to maximize shareholder value, leveraging its high RevPAR and prime locations. The sale features prestigious properties under renowned brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons, generating significant interest from potential buyers. Braemar Hotels […]

UK Travel Industry Calls for Renewed EU Youth Mobility Deal to Boost Tourism Sector – Image Credit ABTA    Key Support for EU Youth Mobility: 76% of Brits back a deal enabling young people to work and study in the EU, highlighting broad public support across political lines. Economic Impact on the Travel Industry: […]

Guestroom at the Miiro Palais Rudolf in Vienna, Austria – Image Credit InterGlobe    Miiro, a brand under InterGlobe Enterprises, will open its fifth European hotel, Miiro Palais Rudolf, in Vienna, Austria, in December. InterGlobe Enterprises’ hospitality brand Miiro is set to expand its European presence with the opening of Miiro Palais Rudolf in Vienna, Austria. […]

USALI, 12th Revised Edition: is Your Finance Team Ready for January 2026? – By Arlene Ramirez – Image Credit HFTP    “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.” –Unknown Author Mark your calendars, if you haven’t already circled January 1, 2026, in red ink, you should grab that pen now. What is […]

Hotel Benchmarking in Practice: from Insight to Action – By Joe Hanly – Image Credit Lighthouse    Benchmarking has always been central to how hotels measure success. It’s a vital tool for understanding your competitive performance compared to the market. But in many properties, this practice hasn’t evolved fast enough.  Too often, benchmarking relies on outdated […]

Seattle’s Tourism Takes a Hit as Canadian Visitors Opt Out of U.S. Travel – Image Credit Unsplash    The U.S. hotel industry faces challenges due to geopolitical uncertainties, with markets reliant on Canadian travel experiencing the most significant impact. The U.S. hotel industry is currently navigating a complex landscape influenced by geopolitical uncertainties. As global tensions […]

Laura Trussel – Image Credit Omni Hotels    Omni Hotels & Resorts has promoted Laura Trussel McKoy to the position of Chief Creative Officer, where she will lead the company’s interior design and creative vision efforts. Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced the promotion of Laura Trussel McKoy to Chief Creative Officer. In her new role, […]

HVS Canadian Lodging Outlook – 2nd Quarter 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    HVS and STR are pleased to provide you with the quarterly report of the Canadian Lodging Outlook. Each report includes occupancy (occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for six major markets.  Source: STR Source: STR If you would […]