GCSTIMES promotes FSC-certified, ISO 14068-backed fragrance-infused wooden key cards as a low-infrastructure sensory touchpoint for sleep-focused hotel stays.

AI tools that automate proposal generation and follow-up prompts can lift hotel venue conversion rates, but misapplied automation risks undermining the trust-based relationships that drive repeat MICE business.

Most hoteliers know they should be responding to guest reviews. Fewer realize that the way responses are distributed across Booking.com

Hotels separate free guest requests from paid purchases – a costly mistake. Discover how a unified cart lets guests request an extra pillow

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The 82 MSK Hotel in London’s Marylebone neighbourhood has been brought to market by real estate advisor Savills, with a guide price of £12.5 million.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalta: A historic building that was once Malta's first power station is now set to be transformed into a 20-room boutique hotel as part of a redevelopment project at the Valletta Waterfront.
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ARLINGTON, Virginia—U.S. hotel performance showed positive year-over-year comparisons, according to April 2026 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel PerformanceApril 2026 (percentage change from April 2025)Occupancy: 64.9 percent (up 1.6 percent)ADR: $165.90 (up 2.8 percent)RevPAR: $107.73 (up 4.4 percent) Among the top 25 markets, St. Louis, Missouri, reported the highest increases in occupancy (up 6.2 percent to 67.9 percent) and RevPAR (up 13.8 percent to $93.41). Miami, Florida, registered the largest gain in ADR (up 12.5 percent to $283.34). […]
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NEW YORK—Opening in June 2026, Marriott International and Another Star announced the debut of citizenM‘s third Washington, D.C. property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The opening marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy. Designed by the brand’s longtime architecture partner, Concrete Amsterdam, the 230-room hotel brings citizenM’s signature forward approach to the capital’s oldest neighborhood. The property provides proximity to Georgetown’s waterfront and its shopping streets, cafés, and boutiques. The hotel […]
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International travel bookings to North American host cities have increased by nearly 70% year-on-year ahead of a major football tournament, with Japanese fans showing the highest growth and Mexican cities experiencing unprecedented accommodation demand.

Nobu Hotel Madrid is scheduled to open on Calle Alcalá on 1 September 2026, marking the brand’s first property in the Spanish capital and its fifth in Spain.

Are you a hotelier or revenue manager looking to grow direct bookings and strengthen guest relationships? Direct booking refers to a reservation made directly with your property—through your website, phone, or email—without the involvement of a third-party intermediary. This gives hotels greater control over pricing, guest relationships, and net revenue per stay. Direct bookings are […]
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The Online Travel Agency (OTA) industry is fiercely competitive, with businesses constantly battling for price advantage, customer acquisition, and revenue maximization. As travelers become more price-sensitive and increasingly seek the best deals, OTAs must stay ahead by offering the most attractive and competitive prices. This has made pricing intelligence not just important, but essential for […]
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Hotel Designs
Sneak peek – Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Sneak peek – Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Evok Collection sets a date for Brach Roma
Evok Collection sets a date for Brach Roma
Pauline Brettell.

The opening comes as Timișoara experiences increased international visitor interest following its status as a European Capital of Culture 2023

London investment firm tables phased upgrades for 400-acre Loch Lomond estate

Sydney, Australia – A new report by SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, reveals hotel demand is set to remain steady over the coming months, defying global conditions. The mid-year edition of SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends report, based on data from SiteMinder’s platform which generates 135 million hotel bookings each year, covers stays between […]

Learn how Hotel Azul Oaxaca lifted revenue and unlocked corporate demand in Mexico using SiteMinder's channel manager, Demand Plus, and GDS.

Chicago (June 9, 2026) – Miraval Resorts & Spas has announced the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, marking the brand’s first destination outside the United States and a defining...

Siem Reap (June 4, 2026) — Park Hyatt Siem Reap today announced a collaboration with World Monuments Fund (WMF) designed to support long-term conservation training at Angkor Archaeological Park...

Leading hotel groups are investing in centralized data architectures that connect PMS, CRS, CRM, revenue management, and other systems into a single source of truth

Its offer to protect independent hotels from AI agents is also a bid to keep them close as the moat thins

HotelsByDay lets families book premium hotel rooms by the day so Dad can relax, refresh, and enjoy the city without an overnight stay. Why Day Use Hotels Make Father’s Day Better Standard Father’s Day outings hit a friction point around midday: everyone needs somewhere to rest, refresh, or change, but paying for a full hotel […]

HotelsByDay helps families celebrate Father’s Day with daycation hotel bookings in top destinations worldwide. Father’s Day is a global celebration observed in over 50 countries, honoring fathers, stepfathers, and father figures for their contributions to family and society. The date varies by country. The United States, Canada, and the UK observe it on the third […]