In a city like Barcelona, visibility is everything. That was the challenge facing InterContinental Barcelona, a luxury five-star hotel in the heart of the city’s bustling Montjuïc district. Despite its elegant spaces, high-end service, and proximity to key cultural and business hubs, the hotel needed a better way to rise...
Higher-End Chain Scales Drive Hotel Pipeline to Record-High Project Totals in Asia Pacific Region, Excluding China
According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC), hotel construction pipeline reached a record-high project count at the Q4 2025 close, climbing 11% year-over-year (YOY) to reach 2,323 projects/433,241 rooms, up 5% by rooms YOY.
Hoshino Resorts Inbound Travel Report 2025: What 1.33M Guest Nights Reveal About Japan’s Next Phase of Tourism
As Japan’s inbound tourism reaches record heights in 2025, international travel is undergoing a profound transformation. Beyond the “Golden Route,” visitors are increasingly seeking authentic, long-stay experiences that foster deeper connections to regional culture and nature. Drawing on proprietary data from our 60+ properties, Hoshino Resorts presents the following analysis...
Eclipse at Half Moon to Reopen on April 2
Half Moon, one of the Caribbean’s most storied destinations, will officially reopen its highly-acclaimed Eclipse at Half Moon resort on April 2, marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery.
Mandarin Oriental to Expand Its Presence in Egypt with Two Iconic Hotels and a Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
Building on the forthcoming reopening of Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo in 2027, Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its presence in Egypt through a distinctive collection of experiences. Bringing together two storied hotels and the Group’s first luxury river cruise offering, this carefully crafted portfolio creates...
An Island Resort Adventure: The Thin Line Between Rustic and Rundown
It’s been a few years since l was overseas at an island resort, so I thought it was time to venture out and embrace the island life again. I chose a small cluster of islands off the mainland. Neither my wife or I have been there before and thought it...
Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025
Marriott International, Inc., today announced that the company accelerated its expansion in Greater China in 2025 and signed a record-breaking total of over 200 deals throughout the year, representing 25% year-over-year growth in annual signings in the region. With a deal signed every two days or fewer, the company added...
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel unveils a New Era of Contemporary Urban Luxury
Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel first brought the brand’s signature luxury to the city’s skyline in 2022 and now reveals an extensive redesign. This complete transformation ushers in a new era for the urban property, which evolves the hotel into a sophisticated sanctuary connecting a high-octane business hub with a refined...
The Future of CX: AI First, Not AI Only
How can you not enjoy working with a company whose name is NiCE? Seriously, I’ve had the good fortune of working with NiCE for about 10 years. It is one of the largest AI companies for customer experience, working with businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to global enterprises. Recently,...
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the travel & tourism industry, has cautioned against the introduction of new local visitor levies in England, warning that additional costs and fragmented local policies risk fewer jobs, as well as further weakening the UK’s competitiveness at...