Perched along the serene shores of Playa del Real de Zaragoza, one of Marbella’s most tranquil beaches, Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club is the latest addition to the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection. Epitomising the soul of Andalusia, where time-honoured traditions meet effortless glamour and joie de vivre, the 135-key...
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Adriatic Growth with a New Flagship Signing in Montenegro
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of a flagship new-build property on Montenegro’s stunning Adriatic coast: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Tivat. This signing with ALK Group, marks a significant step in the Group’s strategy to expand its presence across the Balkans, where the portfolio now consists...
Why Your PMS Security is a Business Liability
Recent headlines from Italy offered a stark reminder of the stakes involved in hotel technology. A data breach at an Italian hotel group exposed the personal documents of over 70,000 guests, a concerning failure of compliance and trust. Disruptive breaches are a symptom of a deeper problem: the continued reliance...
How Hospitality Leaders Can Retrofit Existing Properties for the Growing Wellness Economy
Over the last five years, the wellness economy has seen tremendous growth with no signs of slowing. It continues to reshape industries, prompting companies to prioritize holistic health and meaningful experiences while embracing sustainability as a foundation for long-term well-being – a shift that resonates with today’s travelers.
Curtain Bluff, One of the Caribbean’s Most Celebrated Hotels, Announces A New Look Ahead of Season Reopening
Curtain Bluff, the iconic Antiguan resort, will reopen for its 64th season in early November, boasting a multi-million dollar transformation across its 42 suites and signature beachfront restaurant, Sea Grape. Behind this vision are two notable design firms, OBMI and Studio Talomb, who oversaw the transformation centered on timeless Caribbean...
Banyan Group Expands East China Portfolio with Opening of Angsana Zhoushan
In its 20th year in China, Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" - SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, has expanded its largest market to 36 operating hotels with the openings of Angsana Zhoushan in Eastern China. Two more hotels — Banyan Tree Zhuhai Phoenix Bayand...
Hotel Franchises: Owning & Investing Considerations
Hotel franchises have become a dominant force in today’s hospitality landscape. Hotel franchising has become the preferred model for global hospitality brands pursuing asset-light strategies to grow quickly without owning property, with the percentage of global franchise rooms rising to 63% in 2022.
Is Las Vegas suffering a tourism downturn and how are hotels responding?
A sobering downturn: Official data reveals a clear slump in the first half of 2025, with declines in visitor volume, RevPAR, and room rates.
Wooden Key Cards Gain Momentum as Hotels Seek Memorable Guest Touchpoints
As the summer travel season winds down, hotels are looking for creative ways to leave a lasting impression on guests, especially families wrapping up their vacations before the new school year. One trend gaining traction is the use of custom-designed wooden key cards. More than functional access tools, these cards...
The Future of Hotel Data Report reveals nearly 50% of hoteliers struggle to access critical data, limiting revenue growth
San Francisco – August 19, 2025Hapi, hospitality’s data connectivity partner, and Revinate, the industry’s leading customer data and direct booking platform, today released The Future of Hotel Data report, which examines how hotels manage data today, the challenges they face, and what’s needed to deliver the seamless, personalized experiences guests...