Month: January 2025

CROWN POINT, IN (January 28, 2025) – Interior Image Group (IIG) announces the design completion of Caesars Hotel & Casino New Orleans, the newest project for the award-winning hospitality design firm. The completed design of the hotel’s public spaces and 286 suites and guestrooms coincides with Caesars Hotel & Casino’s...

There are more than 100 million Americans affected by chronic pain according to a study conducted by the Institute of Medicine. Chronic pain affects more Americans than Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer combined. Most common is lower back pain in 27%, neck pain 15%, severe headache 15% and facial pain...

As the world continues to face ongoing geopolitical conflicts, the hospitality industry is set for a transformative year in 2025. These conflicts are reshaping travel patterns, challenging operational stability and highlighting the need for innovative risk management strategies. For hoteliers, understanding these dynamics and preparing to adapt is crucial for...

Century Development Group is pleased to announce that Flushing, Queens, will soon welcome The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport as part of Marriott International’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. Set to debut in Spring 2025, this state-of-the-art, 246-room retreat will seamlessly blend urban sophistication and Westin’s globally renowned wellness...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a record pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms as of year-end 2024, alongside a strategic brand realignment designed to enhance owner returns and accelerate growth. By evolving its brand architecture into five distinct portfolios – Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics and Essentials – Hyatt is...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance today announced the planned debut of Okhissa Lake Lodge as the first Destination by Hyatt brand hotel in Mississippi. Expected to open in 2027 on Okhissa Lake in Franklin County, the hotel will invite guests to experience 190,000 acres...

In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector a pillar of economic diversification and sustainable growth. According to the latest UN Tourism data, Morocco welcomed 17.4 million international tourists in 2024, a 20% increase on 2023,...

Mövenpick Hotels, the brand synonymous with Swiss hospitality and culinary excellence, expands its global footprint with the opening of Mövenpick Hotel Centaurus Islamabad. As the city’s first premium high-rise hotel, this landmark addition to the Mövenpick portfolio is set to redefine hospitality in Pakistan’s capital, offering world-class services, unparalleled dining...

CoStar and Tourism Economics made minimal adjustments to growth projections in the first U.S. hotel forecast of 2025 just released at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS).

Here are numerous takeaways about the emotional impact a great hotel can have, the importance of stewardship and how luxury hotels are adapting to new shifts in demand across different segments.