Australians love to travel for sport and it’s a great opportunity for Airbnb hosts to earn additional income during major sporting events. For example, a typical host earned $1,390 over the weekend of the cricket test in Sydney in January earlier this year1.
Emblems Collection Expands in Italy with Masseria Furnirussi, Emblems Collection
Emblems Collection, part of the Accor group, is proud to announce the signing of an exceptional property that will join the luxury brand in 2026, marking a major step in its development in Italy — a country synonymous with heritage, artistry, and refined lifestyle. The new hotel address embodies the...
Emblems Collection Expands in Italy with Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti, Emblems Collection
Emblems Collection, part of the Accor group, is proud to announce the signing of an exceptional property that will join the luxury brand in 2026, marking a major step in its development in Italy - a country synonymous with heritage, artistry, and refined lifestyle. The new hotel address embodies the...
Vista Ostuni Opens Its Doors, Reviving a Historic Palazzo in the Heart of Puglia
Vista Ostuni, the hotly anticipated new hotel officially opens its doors to guests in July, in the white-washed coastal City of Ostuni, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent Italian hospitality group, Vista.
Historic Texas Icon, The Driskill Hotel, Begins Full Renovation
Pixiu Investments, Woodbine Development and Hyatt Hotels Corporation announce plans for the full renovation and restoration of the iconic Driskill Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, in Austin, Texas. The transformation of Texas’ first luxury hotel and legendary 1886 landmark will include 175 guestrooms, the lobby and common...
Italy Set to Break Tourism Records as Rome Prepares to Host WTTC’s 25th Global Summit
Travel & Tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4BN in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Why a Smarter Central Reservation System is a Strategic Advantage for Modern Hotel Portfolios
Discover 4 strategic ways an advanced CRS can help you scale efficiently and maximize revenue in today’s competitive market. In today’s fast-moving hospitality landscape, guest expectations are rising, distribution channels are multiplying, and technology is evolving at a record pace. To keep up, hotels need more than just basic infrastructure,...
MEININGER: Accommodation Partner of ESN
European hotel group MEININGER Hotels and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly promote international student mobility. ESNcard holders now receive exclusive discounts when booking through the official MEININGER website, giving them access to affordable short-term accommodation across all group properties. MEININGER currently operates...
ChatGPT Booked My Hotel While I Made My Coffee
Earlier this morning, a hotel reservation was made under my name. But to be accurate, I didn’t make it. It was executed on my behalf by the recently launched ChatGPT agent, an autonomous AI system capable of parsing ambiguous input, retaining contextual preferences, scanning through massive datasets in real time,...
Carbon-neutral fridge magnets, serving as miniature portraits of coastal hotels and resorts
For hotels and resorts nestled in tropical paradises, the guest experience is woven from sun, ocean, and vibrant local culture. But how do you capture this unique magic in a keepsake that is both meaningful and sustainable? Glintspot collection of carbon-neutral fridge magnets is designed precisely for this, serving as...
