Hotels are generating more guest feedback than ever, with the number of reviews continuing to rise across platforms. Recent data from Customer Alliance shows that review volume in July 2025 was 5.4% higher than in July 2024, reflecting how quickly guest voices are multiplying and shaping the industry. This aligns...
U.S. Travel Honors Destination Marketers with 2025 ESTO Awards
U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2025 ESTO Awards at the 41st annual ESTO conference, held August 17-19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Winners were announced Monday evening at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.
New Zealand Hotels Figures – H1 2025
Hotel occupancy trends varied across the markets with supply growth continuing to drag down Auckland occupancy rates whilst demand growth in Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown saw occupancy rates improve. Wellington demand has been significantly impacted by Government policy.
Hilton Debuts in Pakistan with DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali
Hilton today announces the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, marking the company’s first hotel in Pakistan. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Galiyat region - one of Pakistan’s most iconic hill stations and just 85 kilometers from Islamabad - the newly opened property blends DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature...
voco, IHG’s Fastest Growing Premium Brand, Is Expanding in Bangkok
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of voco Bangkok Siam with SCX Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited, one of Thailand’s leading real estate developer.
Cambria Hotel Tampa: Cruise-Ready Escape near the Bay
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is expanding with the opening of a new property in Tampa, Florida. This addition reflects Cambria’s commitment to delivering modern, design-forward accommodations in desirable locations for travelers.
Cambria Hotels Expands with a New Opening in Massachusetts
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is expanding with the opening of a new property in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This addition reflects Cambria’s commitment to delivering modern, design-forward accommodations in desirable locations for travelers.
WITT and Wellness Tourism Association Announce the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels
WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) have partnered to launch the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, a first-of-its-kind global initiative designed to help hotels integrate authentic, holistic and high-quality wellness into every guest touchpoint.
Where Viking Ships Once Sailed: Dolce by Wyndham Arrives in Aalborg
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the newly remodeled Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham, a 16-story icon overlooking the lush, historic Kildeparken.
W Hotels Enters the All-Inclusive Space With the Debut of W Punta Cana
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, Grupo Puntacana, and MAC Hotels are proud to announce the grand opening of W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive, marking a significant milestone for W Hotels as the brand’s first adult all-inclusive location worldwide. This highly anticipated debut...