Month: October 2025

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 25 October. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

Black Friday is coming, a global sales event that every traveler notices. For many regions, it coincides with the low season, creating both a challenge and an opportunity.

Upselling should be a seamless part of the guest journey, elevating the experience for guests, while strengthening the bottom line. Yet many properties invest heavily in offers, scripts, and campaigns — only to see limited return. The root cause is rarely the quality of the upgrade itself, but the disconnect...

October 30, 2025 (Austin, Texas) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producer of HITEC, is pleased to announce the 2026 HITEC North America Advisory Council. This esteemed group of hospitality technology leaders will guide the educational planning and program development for the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference...

Elegant Hotel Collection Asia Pacific, the pioneering performance-driven global soft brand dedicated to independent luxury hotels, announces a strategic business partner agreement with Infinitude Hospitality, a dynamic hotel operator and advisory firm active across Asia Pacific and Japan.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has partnered with ESSEC Academy, Singapore to launch a tailored leadership development initiative.

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces a new Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Italy, in the heart of Puglia. Following a comprehensive renovation, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce is set to open in April 2026, establishing itself as a new...

Anantara, the purveyor of immersive hospitality, is unveiling its first safari tented camp - Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp - set to launch in April 2026. Poised high above the banks of the Kafue River, one of Zambia’s most vital waterways, the luxury camp connects guests directly to Kafue National...

Since his appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis London, Marco Novella has been preparing for the grand debut of the landmark Mayfair hotel opening mid-2026. Blending London’s rich heritage with the spirit of modern luxury, the hotel is set to offer a new culturally engaging home away from...

Reservations are now open for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, and pre-sale tickets are available for Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, both opening in June 2026 in downtown Nashville. Housed together under one roof, the hotel and museum will give guests two unique ways to experience the stories behind Dolly’s...