UN Tourism has launched the Social Innovation Challenge, a global call to empower and accelerate startups and scaleups that implement sustainable, inclusive, and green solutions for social Impact. The initiative is powered by strategic partners: Plug and Play as the technology partner, the Sommet Education Foundation as the education partner,...
The Hoxton, Kraków to mark Ennismore’s first hotel in Poland
Known for creating spaces with soul, The Hoxton, Kraków is set to become a new centre of urban lifestyle in the city. Opening in the second half of 2027, The Hoxton will welcome neighbours and guests to its first hotel in Poland, located in Kraków’s upcoming lifestyle destination at Dolnych...
Hyatt, Kiraku, and Takenaka Announce 22 Billion Yen Final Close of Real Estate Fund for Luxury Onsen Ryokan Joint Venture Brand “Atona”
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Kiraku, Inc. (“Kiraku”). and Takenaka Corporation announced today the final close of Atona Impact Fund, a real estate fund dedicated to actively investing in development projects under the Atona brand, a modern luxury hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn) joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and...
American Franchise Act will spur hotel entrepreneurship, AHLA Says
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introduced by Representatives Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Don Davis (D-NC).
Demand for Outbound Travel Surges Among U.S. & Canadian Travelers, MMGY Study Confirms
International travel is on pace for record numbers in the next two years, according to MMGY’s latest study, the 2025 Portrait of American & Canadian International Travelers™. U.S. and Canadian travelers continue to show strong intent, planning multiple trips abroad and prioritizing safety and unique experiences over cost.
The Hidden Cost of Manual Accounting in Hospitality
Manual accounting may seem like a manageable process—especially for small hospitality operations—but the reality is far more costly than it appears on the surface. From labor-intensive data entry to delayed financial insights, manual systems create inefficiencies that ripple across the business. In today’s hospitality landscape, where margins are tight and...
A New Era for the English Original: Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, Hampshire, Unveils Reimagined Restaurant, Bar & Drawing Rooms
Sitting between the enchanting New Forest and the rolling Hampshire coast, this month Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, a part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels family, is set to unveil its reimagined Dining Room, Bar and Drawing Rooms. Under the masterful direction of London design studio Goddard Littlefair, the spaces...
PM Hotel Group Announces Debut of RESET Hotel in Joshua Tree
PM Hotel Group, an industry leader in hospitality management, announces the debut of RESET Hotel, a design-forward retreat situated just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. As the first new-build hotel in the area in 15 years, and the newest addition to PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle and unconventional hospitality division...
The competitive edge of integrated data versus siloed approaches
Let’s face it: our industry has never been famous for being data-driven. We’ve been running on gut feeling, Excel spreadsheets, and the shape of the moon. But the future doesn’t care about gut feelings. The future runs on data. And not just any data – connected data.
Now Open: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins – the Neighbourhood Hotel in the Heart of Melbourne’s CBD Offers the Perfect Spot for Guests ‘to Find Their Curious’
On Thursday, 11 September, Melbourne will welcome the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first dual-branded property in Australia - developed over eight years alongside the new Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall - the 179-room boutique hotel introduces a vibrant new energy...