IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, is proud to announce the latest addition to its luxury portfolio: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
RMS Pay launches in North America to automate payments and boost hospitality profits
RMS, the leading hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has officially launched RMS Pay in the United States and Canada.
SilverStone Inns Partners with Stayntouch to Scale ‘Flag Smart and Profit More’ Franchise Model
Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS), has announced a new partnership with SilverStone Inns, a cost-efficient and high-return alternative to traditional hotel franchises for independent hotel owners in the Pacific Northwest. SilverStone has selected Stayntouch as its exclusive PMS partner across its entire portfolio. With...
IHCL Enters into Strategic Partnership for 10 Hotels & 1000+ Keys; Expanding the Ginger Brand in South India
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the agreement signing for 10 new hotels spread across southern states of India. This capital light arrangement will be an operating lease agreement under the Ginger brand.
STR Weekly Insights: 3-9 August 2025
U.S. hotel industry performance was down for the week ending 9 August. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dipped 1.6% on falling occupancy (-0.7 percentage points) and ADR (-0.6%).
Quiet Luxury: The Art of Understated Wealth
In the world of luxury, ostentatious logos and loud statements of wealth are becoming rather ‘has been’. A quieter form of luxury is increasingly making waves based on more discreet messages that signal sophistication through subtlety and experience over item. This article explores the socio-economic forces driving ‘Quiet Luxury’ and...
Inside Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence Where Privacy, Design and Barefoot Luxury Merge on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Coast
On the outer edge of Saudi Arabia’s west coast, a quiet architectural story is unfolding. Set on Ummahat Island, a protected stretch of sand and sea only accessible by private boat or seaplane, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, introduces a rare new standard for coastal living in the region.
MGallery Collection Unveils Its Newest Flagship Property in the Philippines, Where Serenity and Luxury Meet the Shores of Bohol
MGallery Collection, famed for its luxury boutique hotels, announces the opening of its newest property in the Philippines, South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao - MGallery Collection, joining Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery Collection. A refined sanctuary woven into the lush coastal tapestry of Panglao Island, this breathtaking property reimagines...
Whitebridge EMEA Hotels Monitor, Issue 36
The first six months of this Trumpian year may have brought more war, tariffs, re-armament of Europe and renewed inflationary pressures, but tourism remains in rude health. Perhaps too much so, note demonstrations around Spain and Italy against mass tourism.
Initial franchise agreement signed for two properties in Austrian alpine resort
Safestay (AIM: SSTY), one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, is pleased to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement as the Group continues to execute against its growth strategy which includes delivering capital-light expansion opportunities.