A few days ago, Jeff Bezos anchored his floating temple of techno-capitalism (a yacht longer than Piazza San Marco) just off the coast of Venice. The media, predictably, responded with sterile moral outrage, but the more profound irony escaped most: Bezos isn’t visiting Venice; he IS Venice. Or rather, he...
WTTC Calls for Smarter Tourism Management as Destinations Face Pressure
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in popular destinations.
More Than Music: Group Demand Hits a High Note in Nashville
It’s no secret that Nashville has emerged as a top-tier destination for tourism, commerce, and conventions. Tourism exploded as the city’s popular music-related attractions gained national attention and social groups flocked to the Broadway Historic District to enjoy the array of venues named for a multitude of country music stars....
A New Era for Long-Stays: Hilton Opens First LivSmart Studios Hotel in Tullahoma, Tennessee
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today debuted the first hotel of a game-changing new extended-stay brand, LivSmart Studios by Hilton. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Tullahoma, an 89-room property in Middle Tennessee, brings a fresh new approach to a fast-growing category and will soon be joined by the brand’s second hotel in Kokomo,...
Hilton’s Iconic Flagship Brand Debuts in Turin City Centre
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, Hilton’s latest addition under its flagship brand. Perfectly positioned in the historic heart of the Piedmontese capital, the property is well suited for both business and leisure travellers, boasting a brand-new spa and wellness area, an elegant lobby bar, an...
10 Ways the Global Trade Tensions Could Impact You
Since early 2025, the U.S. president has been making good on a campaign promise that many observers expected to be watered down or scrapped. Market players are now left guessing whether the tariffs — which have reached as high as 145% on Chinese imports — represent a firm policy shift...
MGallery Collection Unveils Its First Luxury Property in Albania, Nestled Amongst the Picturesque Cliffs of the Ionian Coast
MGallery Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels with unique designs and stories, announces the grand opening of its very first property in Albania. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, Green Coast Hotel - MGallery Collection seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with Albania’s rich heritage,...
’Wait-and-see’: Many Americans are putting off booking summer vacations. Here’s why.
This year’s hottest summer travel trend? Waiting for deals. Americans are scaling back travel plans from flights to drives or waiting to book only if the price is right, a tell-tale sign of an industry slowdown that’s got travel companies worried.
Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Opens in Blue Springs, Missouri
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Blue Springs. The 60-room, midscale hotel is located at 701 NW South Outer Road in Blue Springs, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. The hotel is convenient to Independence Airport and Amtrak station and just...
Xn Global Systems achieves ISO 27001 certification
Xn Global Systems Limited ( “XGS”), a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the hospitality sector, is proud to announce that it has been awarded ISO 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems.