The potential for future growth in international and domestic travel has prompted an expansion of Accor’s New Zealand hotel network, including the launch of two new brands into the country within a month of each other.
Why personalized guest experiences matter to Collared Martin Hospitality
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Steven Rubin, CEO of Collared Martin Hospitality, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens, with the answer on how to keep the soul of hospitality alive. And it’s simply one phone call at a time.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 14 New Members
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new member properties to its global portfolio between July 1 and September 30, 2025. To celebrate, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at any of...
Opening 1st May 2026, Zannier Bendor Brings a New Chapter to Île de Bendor in the South of France
Zannier Bendor, one of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, is set to debut on the private French island of Île de Bendor in spring 2026, after five years of transformation. With bookings now live, Zannier Hotels has appointed Emmanuel Blanchemanche as General Manager and renowned chef Lionel Levy as Executive...
Unlimited Content, Unlimited Boredom?
There’s something paradoxical about our times. We are entering an era of unlimited content. AI is generating articles, videos, music, animations (Sora and others are opening up new visual glut/slop - let’s just call it streams). But despite this tidal wave of creativity, we’re seeing a steady rise in boredom....
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Ark Capital unveil Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide – an exciting new chapter for the iconic Mayfair Hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce a partnership with Ark Capital, which is 50% owned by ASX-listed alternatives manager Regal Partners, to take over management of the heritage-listed Mayfair Hotel, one of Adelaide’s most iconic luxury addresses, ahead of its rebranding as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in 2026.
2025 Lodging Tax Report – USA
Since room sales generate lodging tax revenues, an overview of hotel market trends provides insight into the industry’s current and future fiscal impacts. As documented in our 2024 HVS Lodging Tax Study, the national lodging market has experienced recent growth in average daily room rates and revenue per available room....
Hospitality Industry Launches Global Consultation on Sustainability Standards
The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA), a global coalition whose members represent more than 50,000 hotels and £360 billion in hospitality and real-estate capital, today launched a worldwide consultation on the establishment of the first financially material sustainability accounting standards for the hotels and lodging sector.
From chatbots to workflows: how AI is finally solving hospitality’s biggest operational headaches
In the latest episode of Matt Talks, Mews CEO Matt Welle spoke with Jason Noronha, co-founder of D3x – an AI company built by hoteliers, for hoteliers. What began as a solution to a single operational pain point has evolved into a technology that promises to change how hotels operate.
d&b adds a touch of gold for The Savoy’s Beaufort Bar
When London’s exclusive Savoy Hotel came to upgrade the sound in one of its most popular leisure destinations, the Beaufort Bar, d&b audiotechnik provided a custom 24 carat gold leaf finish, combining a unique accent of luxury with the signature sound quality that lifts this stylish space . . .
