France’s Travel & Tourism sector reached new historic heights in 2024 and is on track to exceed this exceptional performance throughout 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
IHG Hotels & Resorts to Bring Holiday Inn Brand to Senegal, Marking Strategic Expansion in West Africa
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Senegindia SA to bring Holiday Inn SD City Dakar in Senegal. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 150-rooms hotel will mark an important step in IHG’s growth strategy in West...
1 Hotel Melbourne is Now Open
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, proudly announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. This nature-inspired property marks the brand’s long-anticipated debut in Australia, redefining the future of luxury hospitality in the heart of one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities.
New Hotel Concept, 27 North, Unveils a Vibrant New Identity in Downtown Healdsburg
A Healdsburg classic from Foley Entertainment Group is entering an exciting new era. Hotel Les Mars, long known for its European-inspired charm, is officially rebranding as 27 North, introducing a vibrant new identity and immersive guest experience across its 16 rooms and venues that reflects the soul of modern wine...
How to elevate hotel loyalty—for your guests and your bottom line
Too many hotel loyalty programs fall flat—and the data proves it. Only half of hotel chains even offer a loyalty or rewards program, and those that do generate less than a third of total revenue from them.
Nomad Hotels Group Opens Qasa Valle Sagrado: a Soulful New Home in the Heart of the Andes
Following the success of QASA Arequipa, the Peruvian brand Nomad Hotels Group announces the opening of its second boutique property: QASA Valle Sagrado, an architectural and spiritual retreat nestled between the Vilcanota River and the sacred Apus of Cusco.
Hotel Del Coronado Announces Completion of a More Than $550 Million, Multi-Year Restoration
The legendary Hotel del Coronado today announced the completion of the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building, the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate’s more than $550 million restoration plan to enhance and reinforce Hotel del Coronado’s legacy for generations to come.
NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, RateGain, and HEDNA, Releases the Hotel Industry’s Biggest Benchmarking Report
The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and its Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), in collaboration with RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, and HEDNA today announced the release of the second edition of its industry benchmark report, The State of Distribution 2025.
G Wellness Company Limited Partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Launch the First Internationally Branded Hotel in Banjul, The Gambia
G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, to debut the first internationally branded resort in Banjul, The Gambia, under the globally recognized Ramada by Wyndham brand.
Accor and Community Corporate Expand Refugee Hiring Pathways
As the world marks World Refugee Day tomorrow (on 20 June), Accor and Community Corporate are proud to announce a growing partnership dedicated to building more inclusive and human-centred workplaces across Australia. Together, the organisations are transforming lives through employer-led pathways that welcome, support and elevate refugee and migrant talent.