Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Debuts Final Phase of an Extensive, Multi‑Year Property‑Wide Transformation

The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal will continue to redefine luxury with the culmination of a multi-year property-wide transformation with a grand reveal planned on October 1. The final phase of the renovation includes a complete redesign of all 112 guest rooms, suites, beachfront suites, presidential beachfront suite, casitas,...

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham to Open in Jim Corbett Kotabagh, India

In a significant development for Uttarakhand’s hospitality landscape, Mr. Ashok Arora, Partner at Ashoka Leisure Valley LLP, today announced the upcoming launch of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jim Corbett Kotabagh, a 100-room upscale hotel expected to open in the third quarter of 2027. The property is being developed in collaboration...

U.S. hotel results for week ending 20 September

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 20 September. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

Impulse and Indulgence: The Psychology of Unplanned Luxury Consumption

As novelty and exoticism become increasingly appealing to consumers, luxury purchases are taking on new psychological significance. High-end acquisitions, particularly when unplanned, offer more than status; they provide a temporary escape from everyday pressures. Yet despite their prevalence, spontaneous luxury purchases remain surprisingly underexplored. To address this gap and help...