Month: September 2025

Reviews may serve as the new “trust badge” distinguishing genuine guest experiences from SEO-driven marketing noise. AI-powered hotel discovery is reshaping the way travelers search, evaluate, and ultimately book accommodations. Due to generative AI and large language models (LLMs) drawing from multiple data sources, guest reviews have emerged as the...

Today, Hilton announces the debut of Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila de Zaragoza state and one of the fastest-growing industrial hubs in the country. Owned by American Hotels Group, the dual-branded hotel provides business and leisure travelers a comfortable and reliable...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, announces the launch of Garner hotels in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open on the east coast of Thailand this year.

Huntington Hotel Group proudly announces the completion of an extensive renovation at the Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington, introducing a refreshed guest experience, upgraded amenities, and new meeting facilities in the heart of vibrant downtown Shirlington.

Sandos Hotels & Resorts has announced the transition of its signature 955-room Playa del Carmen eco all-inclusive resort to the new name Sandos Caracol Nature Resort & Water Park, formerly known as Sandos Caracol Eco Resort. Following the multi-staged, multi-million-dollar renovation of several of its dining outlets, common areas, amenities,...

Earlier today Kim O’Keefe MP, State Member for Shepparton and the town’s Deputy Mayor, Anthony Brophy , joined Veriu Group officials and VIP guests including CEO Zed Sanjana, local developer Terry Sofra and Valeo Construction’s Jim Tzouvelis, in a sod-turning ceremony to commemorate the commencement of construction on Veriu’s first...

Japan-based real estate investment trust, Invincible Investment Corporation (“INV”) has acquired ten hotels for a total consideration of JPY34.3 billion from six Japan-based sellers, affiliates of the US-based Sponsor, Fortress Investment Group LLC. The ten hotels acquired are 154-key Irago Ocean Resort for JPY6.9 billion, 188-key Kirishima Kokusai Hotel for...

The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta is thrilled to announce its forthcoming transformation into an all-inclusive beach resort, marking a new chapter in its commitment to providing elevated hospitality and wholesome immersive experiences. Set to be completed by May 2026, the resort will be rebranded as The Westin Playa...

Scaling a business is easy to talk about, but rarely easy to do, especially when the ambition involves not only new markets, but also new cultures, regulations, and expectations. Over the past decade, I’ve had the opportunity to support the growth of a global hospitality group, closing over 150 transactions...

When I first arrived in Kep, Cambodia, in 2003, it felt like a town lost in time. Once known as the “Côte d’Azur of Cambodia,” Kep had been a glamorous seaside escape filled with beautiful villas and vibrant life. But after years of war and hardship, the beaches were deserted,...