IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of a 309-dual-branded hotel in the popular tourist destination of Cascais, Portugal. Alongside partners Grupo Onyria, Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais are expected to open between this and next...
Clarion Pointe Pipeline Soars with 70th Hotel Opening
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has opened its 70th Clarion Pointe hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the company continues to invest and innovate in its booming midscale portfolio. With 43 additional hotels in the pipeline and 27 expected to open this year in cities such as Galveston, Texas, and...
The Perry Hotel Naples Celebrates Its Official Grand Opening
On March 26, 2025, The Perry Hotel Naples officially celebrated its debut in North Naples with a remarkable grand opening event featuring prominent community members (including City of Naples Vice Mayor Terry Hutchison), business leaders, philanthropists and key stakeholders dedicated to Naples’ expansion as a luxury destination.
Where Are Saudi Residents Heading This Eid 2025
As Eid al-Fitr 2025 approaches, Saudi travelers are preparing for an extended holiday period, leading to a notable increase in travel activity. Public sector employees will enjoy a holiday from Sunday, March 30, to Saturday, April 5, while the private sector will generally have a three- to four-day break. The...
Gen Z Wants to Travel for Work
Almost seven in ten travelers across generations (69%) look forward to business trips – but there are clear generational differences, according to new research by Ipsos UK and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) (NYSE: GBTG). The ‘Meet Tomorrow’s Business Travelers’ report used representative samples of more than 1,800...
Why Reviews Are Like Credit Scores for Revenue Managers
Ask any revenue manager, “Do reviews matter?” and you’ll get a quick “Of course!”. If your hotel is a great product with fantastic reviews, you have pricing power- just like someone with a perfect credit score gets better loan rates. But if your product is weak and reviews are bad,...
Why I Believe Opportunities Are Endless Right Now
Through the generosity of the AHLA Foundation, five students and I had the opportunity to attend the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta last week. I love attending conferences because they’re fun, you make friends, and they often get me thinking in a new direction or about something new in...
The Social Hub breathes new life into Rome’s San Lorenzo district with ‘milestone’ €114 million regeneration-focused project
Hybrid hospitality pioneer The Social Hub will mark the next step in its growth across Europe with the opening of a highly anticipated fourth Italian hotel in Rome’s trendy San Lorenzo district on Monday (March 31).
Germany keeps first position as top business travel destination within Europe
According to BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2025 Europe Report, Germany remains the most visited country in the region by BCD clients’ European business travelers. The intercontinental list is led by the United States. The report is based on BCD flight and car rental data from 2024 in a range...
stayAPT Suites Signs Multi-Location Franchise Agreement with Destiny Partners, LLC
stayAPT Suites, a leader in apartment-style hotel accommodations, is proud to announce the signing of a multi-location franchise agreement with Destiny Partners, LLC/Destiny Hospitality, LLC. This partnership will bring five new stayAPT Suites locations to key markets across Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Reading, York, Bethlehem, and Allentown.