The Bower Coronado is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening on February 28, 2025, representing a groundbreaking addition to Coronado Island’s hospitality scene. Located on the tranquil grounds of a former Japanese tea garden, the intimate 39-room boutique hotel will reimagine luxury on Coronado, embracing the Japanese philosophy...
AAHOA Welcomes FTC Ruling Requiring Transparency in Lodging Pricing
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the world’s largest hotel owners association, applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for finalizing the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, also known as the "Junk Fees Rule," on Tuesday, December 17. This landmark rule requires upfront disclosure of total prices, including mandatory fees,...
Recapping Black Friday, the guest experience, and “Dis-loyalty”
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re doing a little “year in review.” We catch up with three guests who’ve appeared on the show before for a glimpse into how they’ve impacted hospitality in 2024.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Debuts in Thailand with Upscale Coastal Resort
Nestled near the tranquil shores of Jomtien Beach, the arrival of the 193-room Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pattaya JC marks brand’s continued expansion throughout Southeast Asia.
Motto by Hilton to Debut in Mainland China with Qingdao Property
Arrival of Motto by Hilton Qingdao Zhanqiao Marks Expansion of Lifestyle Portfolio in China.
Accor and DOJI Group Announce the Signing of Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in Vietnam
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in Vietnam, a new luxury hotel being developed in partnership with DOJI Group. This exceptional property, set to open in 2026, will be the first internationally acclaimed hotel located in diamond crown...
Shadowing as a Pedagogical Tool for Trainer Development
For this, new creative methods are essential for hospitality to leverage teaching excellence based on the transfer of knowledge among professionals, i.e., experts from the industry who wish to expand their professional skills to include practical facilitation and teaching.
Hospitality Transactions and Development: Insights from Industry Experts
At the recent annual meeting of Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, we brought together a panel of experts to discuss the state of transactions and development in the hotel industry. Here is a look into some of the key topics and points from the panel.
M Core boosts Spanish retail park portfolio with Via Sabadell deal
Pan-European commercial property and investment collective M Core, in partnership with BN Capital Partners, has acquired the Via Sabadell retail park in Sabadell near Barcelona, Spain.
Cibus set to purchase Danish grocery store portfolio
Danish real estate firm Cibus is purchasing a portfolio of 31 grocery stores from ATP Ejendomme for DKK 879 mln (€118 mln).