Month: September 2025

This year’s Oktoberfest is set to be a significant driver of hotel demand, particularly in its home city of Munich, but also in other cities hosting similar festivals.

We were surprised to see U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fall in the week ending 13 September 2025, as this was one of the “clean” comparable weeks in the month without any calendar shifts.

The U.S. hotel industry showed mixed year-over-year performance results, according to August 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Xi’an Chanba, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of the Chanba Ecological District in northeast Xi’an, the capital of China’s Shaanxi province. Ideally situated amidst natural surroundings and adjacent to the Xi’an International Convention and Exhibition Centre,...

Where geysers erupt, bison roam, and the horizon stretches wide with possibility, a new hotel is bringing travelers even closer to the wonder of it all. Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now open in downtown West Yellowstone, just minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT; HK: 01179), a leading global hospitality group, announced the signing of three new JI Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The milestone marks H World’s debut in Malaysia and further expands JI Hotel’s footprint in Southeast Asia, underscoring its commitment to...

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a landmark new luxury hotel set to open in 2027 on the city’s waterfront. Developed in partnership with AG Group, Italy’s leading integrated tourism operator, Sofitel Genoa Waterfront will bring French art de vivre...

The hospitality industry has always been about people — welcoming guests, creating memorable stays, and building experiences that keep travelers coming back. But behind the scenes, there’s a growing challenge that nearly every hotel owner, general manager, and operator is facing: labor shortages and rising costs.

RIU Hotels & Resorts marks a new milestone in its international expansion with the opening of its first property in Canada: the Riu Plaza Toronto. This newly built hotel has a 4-star rating with a total of 352 rooms. It is located in the heart of Toronto’s skyline, in the...

Sun Siyam unveils a milestone transformation as it celebrates 35 years of Maldivian hospitality. More than a visual refresh, the brand (re)volution introduces a bold new brand statement anchored in The Home of the Maldivian Spirit, reinforcing the group’s position as one of the Maldives’ most culturally authentic resort operators....