Mexico’s hotel industry is entering a fascinating new phase of growth, and increasingly it is domestic operators – not the international juggernauts

Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, brought together 30 general managers and senior leaders in Melbourne on 15 October to participate

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSally Beck, deputy managing director of The Landmark Collection, shares practical advice on how hoteliers can challenge the proposed tourist tax.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Independent luxury hotel brand Preferred Hotels & Resorts has promoted Roberta Possenti to senior vice president, Europe.
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LODGING was recently on-site at Aramark’s Philadelphia headquarters for an exclusive media event where Aramark and Avendra International representatives highlighted new innovations in procurement and AI-powered technology while emphasizing the importance of responsible sourcing. Through executive presentations, interactive demonstrations, and a hands-on culinary experience led by Chefs Paul Carr and Paul Bloxham, the event outlined the development of new solutions that are enhancing hospitality operations and the guest experience. Specifically, Avendra and Aramark showcased the […]
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METTLER, California—The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International celebrated the groundbreaking of the next major phase of Hard Rock Casino Tejon, a more than $725 million investment that will transform the property into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, a full-service resort and entertainment destination. Tribal leaders, Hard Rock executives, elected officials, community leaders and project partners gathered at the property to commemorate the start of construction on the expansion, which will add a […]
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This year's BLLA Boutique Hotel Owners Conference centered on wonder: how independent hotels can stand apart through distinctive guest experiences, food and beverage, art, community, and storytelling in an industry drifting toward sameness. My session added the numbers behind it, as healthy rate growth and limited new supply support the outlook, while rising operating costs continue to pressure profitability.

Canada’s hotel occupancy rose 5.0% year over year to 77.9% in September 2026, while RevPAR increased 14.0% to CAD 200.79; Quebec led provincial growth, with Montreal benefiting from major events.

Hotel Designs
Wilde Amsterdam – a new way to stay in the Dutch capital
Wilde Amsterdam – a new way to stay in the Dutch capital
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Experimental Roma – a French interpretation of Italy
Experimental Roma – a French interpretation of Italy
Pauline Brettell.

Hyatt and Brigade Group Announce Plans for Two New Hyatt Regency Hotels in Bengaluru The two hotels, together offering 600 rooms, will be part of large-scale mixed-use developments across...

CHICAGO, October 20 — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of QURO Bangkok Riverside, part of the Unscripted by Hyatt brand portfolio. Formerly The StandardX, Bangkok...

On October 21 the EU opened its first Digital Services Act case against Booking.com, and a Commission official called what it has done against scams "absolutely substandard"

In two of the largest chains' 2026 agreements, an owner cannot end the contract early, even if the brand underdelivers. Leaving costs up to five years of fees, and the guest records stay with the chain.

A day use hotel lets you book a private room for a set block of daytime hours, usually between about 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., instead of paying for a full night. Travelers use day rooms for layovers, canceled plans, and daycations. The price is often well below the overnight rate. Your flight lands at […]

You can sleep, shower, and rest during a Montreal layover, but only if you know where to look. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) stays open around the clock, and it has no sleep pods, no cots, and no public showers outside its lounges. That gap between what you need and what the terminal offers is what […]