A new cultural hotspot is emerging in the south of Sweden. Nordic Hotels & Resorts are set to open the brand new Munksjöstaden Hotel in Jönköping, anchored in an area rich with history. Right by the beautiful Lake Munksjön, the 120-room hotel—complete with bistro, bar, café, and wellness facilities—is expected...
Strategic partnerships that help your independent hotel stand out from the competition
Most independent hoteliers feel like they’re always juggling 10 different tasks at once.
IHCL Unveils Avantika by the Ganges – IHCL SeleQtions in Varanasi
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Avantika by the Ganges - IHCL SeleQtions in Varanasi.
Corinthia Rome Now Taking Reservations from February 2026
Corinthia Rome, set within the former headquarters of the Bank of Italy on Piazza del Parlamento, is now taking reservations from February 2026 - corinthia.com/Rome. Marking the company’s debut in Italy, the hotel exemplifies the grand boutique concept that has become synonymous with Corinthia Hotels.
German Hotel Guests Want Speed — But Still Reject Full Digitalization
[Berlin, 12. November 2025] – German hotel guests increasingly expect speed, comfort and personalized experiences — yet remain hesitant to fully embrace digital tools. The survey, conducted by the research institute Ipsos in August among German hotel guests, reveals a striking paradox in the hospitality industry’s digital transformation: travelers want...
A Roundtable Discussion with Caribbean and Latin American Lodging Experts
The Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) lodging market has experienced some challenges in 2025. While visitation from the U.S. has cooled down, intra-regional travel has increased. As always, market performance varies by segment. Modest-priced properties have struggled, but luxury and all-inclusive properties have prospered. The major international brands and developers...
An “Above and Beyond” Strategy Doesn’t Work
This is a story about a disagreement I had with a client. I should mention, this was a friendly disagreement. His idea of an amazing experience was to go above and beyond, always exceeding the customer’s expectations.
The Rise of Agentic AI in Hospitality: Moving From Search to Action
The digital landscape of travel is shifting beneath our feet. For the past two decades, the battleground for hotel bookings has been the search engine results page. Hoteliers have spent countless hours and significant budgets optimizing for keywords, bidding against OTAs, and refining the “look to book” ratio on their...
Hyatt Accelerates Essentials Portfolio Momentum with Planned Brand Growth in New Markets and New Leadership
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is expanding the reach of its Essentials portfolio with several major milestones, including signing more than 20 new Hyatt Select deals this year and reaching 70 total hotel deals for the Hyatt Studios brand since its launch, highlighting the portfolio’s continued growth in new markets...
Hilton to Expand Luxury Footprint with LXR Hotels & Resorts in Turks and Caicos with AMARIS Grace Bay
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of AMARIS Grace Bay to its exclusive LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio, a distinctive resort and residential development set to debut in 2028 on the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach. Located along pristine shores, AMARIS brings a new dimension of curated luxury to Turks...