Independent hotels can capture growing unmanaged corporate travel by loading rates into the GDS, bypassing RFPs entirely and appearing in corporate

Windsor Aughtry, a premier real estate development firm with a strong track record in hospitality investment, announces the completion of a $2.6 million renovation

Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Club Metrópolis, the boutique hotel and private members’ club, has opened in the centre of Madrid.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesMontenegro: Nammos Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal with developer Smokva Bay to open a hotel and residences in on Montenegro’s Budva Riviera.
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From the HP12C and TI-84 calculators to Excel and now AI, technology has always played a significant role in the valuation of hotels. As AI continues to be integrated into our lives, appraisal has evolved from a process driven by calculations to one centered on interpretation, judgment, and insight. With AI platforms improving operational efficiency and data-driven systems enhancing decision-making, technology is redefining how hotel performance is measured—and ultimately, how value is determined. As artificial […]
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Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for travelers, but for hotels, the challenge is often not where to start—it is how to make sustainability visible, meaningful, and memorable for guests.  Many hotels have already invested in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing. However, some of the most impactful sustainability initiatives happen behind the scenes, where guests rarely see them. The opportunity today is to combine operational improvements with guest-facing experiences that reinforce a hotel’s environmental commitment.  […]
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Dr. Tong Yin examines the tension between Saudi Arabia's grand vision for ultra-luxury tourism and the practicalities of market demand, highlighting the complexities of achieving sustainable growth in this high-end sector.

Minor Hotels has opened the Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, a 13-key property located within Kafue National Park in Zambia.

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Why wood flooring is becoming the smartest design choice for hotels in 2026
Why wood flooring is becoming the smartest design choice for hotels in 2026
Stuart O'Brien.

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AMAALA strengthens its wellness offering with opening of Six Senses AMAALA
AMAALA strengthens its wellness offering with opening of Six Senses AMAALA
Pauline Brettell.

Discover how SiteMinder, the hotel industry’s leading platform, is using AI to power internal development and produce smarter distribution and pricing solutions for customers.

Discover how Absolute Hotel Services unified distribution, direct bookings and reporting across its Asia-Pacific portfolio using SiteMinder's connected platform.

CHICAGO (JULY 8, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom is expected to open in late 2027 following the signing of a management...

CHICAGO (July 7, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency London Olympia, located within the recently redeveloped £1.3bn Olympia destination. The...

Hotel loyalty membership hit a record 675 million last year, growing more than twice as fast as room supply — yet most marketing budgets still chase strangers while the guests who already chose you sit unused

The net rate you give Booking's brands is about to reach far more shelves you can't see. Folding those brands into one B2B engine turns the group into a wholesaler at scale.

Yes, you can rest during a Houston layover. The terminals stay open overnight, Terminal C has private suites you can book by the hour, several lounges offer showers, and there’s a hotel connected right to the airport. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is one of the country’s busiest connecting hubs, so whether you’ve got three hours […]

A day-use hotel is a hotel room booked for a set daytime window, usually around six hours, instead of overnight, often at up to 75% off the nightly rate. For couples, it’s one of the simplest ways to trade a crowded café or a busy house for private, uninterrupted time together. You get the room, […]