Month: July 2025

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark

AutoCamp is redefining outdoor hospitality with design-forward accommodations in iconic natural destinations across the U.S. With eight locations — from Yosemite and Zion to the Catskills and Asheville — AutoCamp blends the adventure of camping with the comfort and style of a boutique hotel. In addition to signature Airstreams and...

In Japan, “akiya” (空き家) refers to vacant homes that have been abandoned due to a growing phenomenon driven by demographic shifts and economic changes. Decades of low birth rates, rapid urbanization and an ageing population have gutted rural areas, which has left many traditional houses empty. Often, heirs inherit these...

At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we caught up with Ira Vouk, Editor-in-Chief of the 2025 edition of the Hotel Yearbook – Technology Edition. A respected voice in hospitality tech, Ira curated a remarkable collection of essays from over 35 industry leaders, each offering their outlook on where hotel technology is...

Airlines face a challenge: they struggle to make a profit and please diverse passenger groups at the same time. Traditional ticket sales work well for basic flights, but fail at upselling upgrades, meals, or eco-options, because legacy systems weren’t built for personalization or sustainability.

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, which operates over 610 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has officially commenced construction of a new 100-room hotel in Loughton.

New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to continue growing in 2025, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw the industry surpass all previous peaks across economic contribution, employment, and visitor spending.

Coury Hospitality, the award-winning lifestyle hospitality operator behind some of the country’s most dynamic hotels and restaurants, has been tapped to take over management of the iconic Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, effective July 1, 2025. Located in the heart of the legendary Gaslamp Quarter, the Hard Rock Hotel is...

Furama Group Acquires Skye Suites Sydney from Crown Group for AUD68 Million in Australia. Singapore-based Furama Hotels International (“Furama Group”) has acquired Skye Suites Sydney and its adjoining Our Skittle Place retail precinct from Australia-based Crown Group Holdings Pty Limited (“Crown Group”) for AUD68 million. The transaction includes the 73-key...

For a long time, luxury in hospitality was defined by an abundance of staff, grand lobbies, imported materials, and elaborate service. On the other hand, sustainability was often viewed as a limitation, implying a need to cut back. But today’s travellers are changing that view. Luxury and sustainability are no...