YOTEL has announced plans to expand its portfolio in the UK and Europe with the opening of YOTEL Belfast. Slated to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast, just minutes’ walk from some of the city’s most popular attractions,...
AAHOA Members Gather in D.C. to Tackle Critical Hotel Industry Issues During Key Election Year
With 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) and the U.S. presidency up for grabs this November, the stakes have never been higher for the hotel industry. This year’s AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC) underscored hoteliers’ critical...
Highgate Portugal Rebranding Four Properties In Algarve
Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, today announced the rebranding of four of its managed portfolio assets in Algarve, Portugal under the Marriott International umbrella. Each located within the Salgados Beach resort destination, the newly rebranded and co-located Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; The Residences at...
Preferred Travel Group Unveils Development Process And Vision For Companywide Climate Action Plan
Preferred Travel Group, parent company of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide, PTG Consulting, and Beyond Green Travel, is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable tourism and climate action with the development of a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP). Created in partnership with the...
Hyatt’s Breathless Resorts & Spa’s Brand Launches ’Live In Full Color’ Creative Pop-Up Series In Collaboration With Top Artists
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the launch of the "Live in Full Color" creative pop-up series by Breathless Resorts & Spas, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection. The pop-up series, curated to reflect Breathless Resorts & Spas’ vibrant and inclusive spirit, will bring trending artists to the branded properties...
MMGY Report: Holiday Travel Trends Upward as Culinary and Cruise Vacations Surge in Popularity Among Americans
Eat, drink and be merry: culinary tourism, cruises and the upcoming holiday season are among the trending topics featured in the “Fall Edition” of MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers® study. An examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of today’s U.S. travel consumers, the quarterly survey found that nearly...
HSMAI Century Campaign Update: One Year into Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation proudly marks the one-year anniversary of its Century Campaign, a five-year fundraising initiative set to culminate in the organization’s 100th anniversary on September 22, 2027.
Tourism innovations of tomorrow: ITB Berlin opens call to submit innovations for the eTravel Stage and ITB Innovators
Innovations are decisive for the success of developing and securing the future of the tourism industry. As the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin offers these innovations a groundbreaking platform. From 4 to 6 March 2025 the eTravel Stage, an integral part of the ITB Berlin Convention, will be...
Aparium Hotel Group Plans for Spring 2025 Opening of Hotel Westland at RailSpur
Upon opening, Hotel Westland will anchor the RailSpur micro-district in Pioneer Square, a cultural hub where art, music, history, and community converge. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original...
TFE-Heritage Hotels Strategic Partnership Shows Confidence In New Zealand Accommodation Sector
In breaking news, TFE Hotels has partnered with New Zealand’s leading accommodation provider, Heritage Hotels, in a multi-property management agreement that will see five hotels refurbished in the next few years and send a positive signal to the local accommodation sector amid a resurgent international tourism market.