Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, celebrates its 20th Anniversary in China with an immersive journey through Yunnan Province’s Ringha in Shangri-la and Lijiang — the Group’s first destinations in the country. The anniversary comes as the Group prepares...
Marriott International to Debut Fairfield by Marriott Brand in Taiwan’s Tainan Science Park – Advised by PKF Hospitality Group
The PKF hospitality group is proud to announce its advisory role in bringing the Fairfield by Marriott brand to Taiwan’s dynamic Tainan Science Park — home to some of the world’s leading high-tech companies, including TSMC and other global innovators.
From Service to Experience: How Hospitality Brands Can Win in 2025
In the world of hospitality, offering “great service” used to be enough. Guests wanted clean rooms, friendly staff, and maybe a complimentary breakfast. Fast forward to 2025, and the game has changed. Today’s travelers aren’t just looking for a place to stay—they’re searching for experiences that make them feel seen,...
Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection, to Debut in Spring 2026 Following Multi-Million-Dollar Transformation in Carlsbad, California
North County San Diego is set to welcome a new luxury destination with the debut of Hotel Solea, an Autograph Collection property, opening Spring 2026 in Carlsbad, California.
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Opening of Shilla Monogram Gangneung in South Korea, Ushering in a New Phase of Brand Expansion
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts (The Shilla H&R) has officially celebrated the opening of Shilla Monogram Gangneung, the second property under its upper-upscale Shilla Monogram brand, on July 31, 2025, in Gangneung—one of South Korea’s most celebrated coastal destinations.
Hannah St. Hotel Opens in Melbourne
Opened in summer 2025, Hannah St. Hotel marks a significant addition to Melbourne’s inner city landscape, which is already primed for transformation through the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct redevelopment. The $150 million boutique hotel - developed by Time & Place, in partnership with MaxCap Group, TFE Hotels, and construction...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Opens Record-Breaking AC/Element in Las Vegas
Crescent Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, developed by Jackson-Shaw. This landmark opening is history in the making. Managed by Crescent, the property is the only dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas and the first non-gaming...
International tourism up 5% in first half of 2025 despite global challenges
According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though results were mixed among regions and subregions.
J.MAK Brings Back The House Call
This fall, J.MAK HOSPITALITY (jmak.com), a leading sales and marketing partner for luxury travel brands worldwide, is introducing the MINI.MAK, a new way to reach travel industry partners.
Budgeting for 2026: A Strategic Approach for Hoteliers
Budget season isn’t just about numbers—it’s about vision. As a hotel finance executive, I have found that success in 2026 will come down to discipline, collaboration, and clarity. Hoteliers face a marketplace defined by uncertainty: shifting demand patterns, evolving technology, rising operating costs, and persistent talent pressures. Yet, uncertainty is...