This September marks the long-anticipated arrival of Appellation Healdsburg, the first ground-up build from culinary-first hotel brand Appellation, founded by Michelin-starred Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger. The 108-key boutique resort, ideally located where town meets the vineyards, is now accepting bookings for September and beyond. Every...
JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) in collaboration with Grupo Martinon, today announced the opening of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana, marking the debut of the JdV by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean. Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana joins Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio and invites guests to celebrate the joy of life in...
Innovation in Hotels Is about People, not Tech
Hotel innovation is a people problem before it is a tech problem. Since HITEC, I’ve been reminiscing less about the tech I saw and more about the people I met. Yes, AI was everywhere, literally everywhere, predictive analytics, plenty of stuff some good - but not only. But the biggest...
Oceaneer Hotel Opens in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Newly renovated with sustainability in mind, the Oceaneer Hotel opens its doors to guests at 1621 Lake Park Blvd S,just steps from the sun-kissed waves of Carolina Beach, NC.
Seamless by Design: Why Unified Hotel Tech is No Longer Optional
As hotels evolve beyond stitched together systems and fragmented data, Shiji is betting big on unified architecture that blends flexibility with scale. Speaking at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, Ryan King, Senior Vice President for the Americas at Shiji Group, joined me for a conversation that touched on the heart of...
The Hotel PMS Blueprint for Guest-Centric Hospitality
Today’s travelers are no longer content with one-size-fits-all service. They seek authentic, personalized experiences tailored to their individual preferences—and are willing to pay for them. In fact, a 2024 study of nearly 1,800 hotel guests found that 61% were willing to spend more for a custom-tailored stay. For hoteliers, this...
Plane annoying – lack of sleep impacts summer getaways
As millions of Brits prepare to jet off on their summer holidays, new research by Premier Inn reveals that sleep – or lack of it – could be the biggest travel woe this summer.
May 2025: Europe’s major markets are not the outperformers by MKG Consulting
May 2024 was synonymous with a general upturn in European sales. The picture is more mixed in May 2025, with the underdogs on the offensive and Europe’s performance dynamics continuing to evolve strongly.
NFC‑enabled music key cards
Unlock a new dimension of guest engagement with our MUSIC KEY CARDS, crafted for the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Meticulously fashioned from sustainably sourced wood or innovative plant‑based leather, these NFC‑enabled cards transform a simple key card into an interactive musical journey. With a single tap, your guests can...
Hawaiian ultraluxury rebirth with Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
There’s no better word to describe Kona Village – nestled in Kahuwai Bay along the western coast of the island of Hawaii – than as a paradise.