Guestroom at the Angsana Zhoushan – Image Credit Banyan Group    Banyan Group has opened two new hotels, Angsana Zhoushan and Homm Wenzhou Nanxijiang, in Zhejiang Province, increasing its total to 36 operating hotels in China. Banyan Group has announced the opening of two new hotels in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China. The new properties, Angsana Zhoushan […]

Booking.com Settles $9.5 Million Lawsuit Over Hidden Hotel Fees in Texas    Booking Holdings, parent of Booking.com, agrees to a $9.5 million settlement with Texas over undisclosed hotel fees, marking the largest case of its kind in the U.S. The settlement mandates upfront disclosure of all mandatory fees, aligning with federal efforts to standardize […]

Radisson Individuals Opens Cavalieri Art Hotel in Malta    Radisson Individuals has opened the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian’s, Malta, marking its debut in the country. Radisson Individuals has announced the opening of the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian’s, Malta. This development marks the brand’s entry into the Maltese market. The hotel is located […]

Should We Bid Farewell to the Unlimited Breakfast Buffet? – Image Credit Unsplash    Hotels worldwide are re-evaluating the traditional all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet due to its significant contribution to food waste and environmental impact. Many hotels are adopting sustainable practices such as smaller portions, pre-portioned servings, and chef-crafted menus to reduce waste and enhance […]

New ITB China Travel Trends Report 2025/26 Reveals What Drives China’s Travel Market – Image Credit Unsplash    China remains one of the world’s most exciting travel markets – both as a source market with huge potential and as an increasingly attractive destination for international visitors. The recently published ITB China Travel Trends Report 2025/26 highlights […]

U.S. Travel Agencies Report $8.6 Billion in Air Ticket Sales in February 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Record-High July Sales Powered by U.S. Domestic Demand Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.1 billion in July 2025 — a 2% year-over-year increase and the highest monthly total […]

Hotel Standard Operating Procedures: Why an Ops Index Matters – By Emma NÄPÄNKANGAS – Image Credit Unsplash    Hotel franchises have become a dominant force in today’s hospitality landscape. Hotel franchising has become the preferred model for global hospitality brands pursuing asset-light strategies to grow quickly without owning property, with the percentage of global franchise rooms […]

(from left to right: Rachod Nantakwang, Chief Executive Officer, SCX Corporation, Nuttaphong Kunakornwong, Chief Executive Officer, SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited, Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG, Bryan Chan, Vice President, Development, South East Asia & Korea, IHG) – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has […]

Remote Work Abroad Is Redefining Hotel Demand – Image Credit Unsplash    The pandemic didn’t just reshape how people work—it rewrote the rules of global travel. As remote work cements itself as a permanent fixture in modern life, a new class of traveler has emerged: the digital nomad and the “workcationer.” This shift is proving transformative […]

Special guest David Audrain, CEO of Exposition Development Company, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the upcoming 2025 Independent Hotel Show Miami and how Expo DevCo develops, facilitates, and hosts the convention. Attendees will also learn what they can look forward to from this year’s event and much more in the episode. Ryan Embree:Welcome to […]