Hotels across the globe made a remarkable recovery in 2024, reaching a record-high contribution of $11.1 trillion to global GDP. But beyond the numbers, what’s driving this transformation? Hospitality is evolving fast, with guest expectations, AI-driven insights, and online reputation management reshaping the landscape.
Universal Orlando Adds Terra Luna Resort to Epic Universe Neighborhood
Universal Orlando has opened its second hotel in the vicinity of its Epic Universe theme park. Terra Luna welcomed its first paying customers this week.
Lodging Dynamics Converts Park City Peaks Hotel to Hotel Thaynes, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The 128-key property is set to undergo a $21-million renovation, joining Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of independent, boutique hotels.
The Standard, Brussels to open Spring 2025
After the successes of The Standard, London (2019) and The Standard, Ibiza (2021), The Standard hotel brand is ready to embark on its next chapter in Europe this spring with the debut of its newest hotel in Belgium’s lively capital - welcome to The Standard, Brussels.
Digital Emotional Intelligence – a Critical Skill for Future Leaders
What does emotional intelligence (EI) mean in today’s highly digitalized landscape? With such a large chunk of our interactions mediated by technology, we need a new understanding of EI to make sense of today’s emotional nuances in the virtual world. The future of intelligent, human-centric leadership depends upon it.
Holiday Inn Express Pell City and Jacobs Real Estate Advisors Celebrates Grand Reopening After Full Scale Renovation
March 24th, 2025 marked a significant milestone for the Holiday Inn Express in Pell City as it celebrated its grand reopening after a full-scale renovation. The hotel, now refreshed and modernized, welcomed the community and guests to experience its new look, showcasing its commitment to quality hospitality.
Eleven game-changing trends & topics that defined ITB Berlin 2025
In a world of dynamic change, the international tourism industry remains on course. At the close of ITB Berlin 2025, the travel world presented itself in an optimistic mood and robust shape. The order books of most companies are well-filled, and global travel demand has not been this high in...
Cheval Collection Nears 1,000 Units Globally
Cheval Collection is closing in on 1,000 units across its existing 14 properties and is in active discussions to add to its growing global portfolio.
The Beck Group Receives NEWH’s Inaugural SOHE Award
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, announced The Beck Group as the winner of the inaugural Structures of Hospitality Excellence (SOHE) Award during ALIS DESIGN+ in Los Angeles on January 31, 2025.
European Hotel Investment to Ramp Up in 2025 with the Iberian Peninsula, Italy and France as Top Targets
The Iberian Peninsula, Italy and France are Europe’s most in-demand hotel investment destinations in 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield.