The Hilton 2026 Trends Report identifies a shift in family travel dynamics: 29% of global travelers are now engaging in "skip-generation" travel. Defined as grandparents traveling exclusively with their grandchildren, this segment presents a unique set of operational and marketing requirements for the hospitality sector.
Where AI Ends, Hospitality Begins
How Travel Outlook pairs conversational AI with human call center expertise to deliver real hotel service
Digital Concierge for Hotels: Delivering guest service at scale
Hotel teams are under pressure. Guest expectations keep increasing, but staffing budgets aren’t. Front desks are dealing with the same questions over and over.
Optimising your hotel’s online listings
Most hoteliers can remember a time when online travel agents felt like the enemy. You would see a booking come in, notice the commission attached to it
Sonesta Opens William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Greater Chicago
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta just outside of Chicago. The 180-room upscale hotel is located at 6201 Joliet Road in Countryside Illinois, on historic Route 66 near SeatGeek Stadium and the Brookfield Zoo.
SLS The Red Sea Opens on Shura Island
SLS The Red Sea has officially opened on Shura Island, bringing the brand’s signature blend of theatrical flair, design-led spaces, and unapologetic spirit to one of the world’s most forwardlooking regenerative tourism destinations. With an enviable setting at the very centre of Shura Island, the resort emerges as a veritable...
The Ascent of Longevity Science in Lodging and Hospitality: A New Age of Wellness Travel
Longevity science is gaining significant awareness and traction across global markets. Investors are increasingly allocating capital to longevity-focused enterprises, while hospitality developers are responding by designing projects that place wellness and lifespan optimization at the core of the guest experience. At the same time, travelers are seeking health-oriented experiences reported...
India’s Largest DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Near Bengaluru International Airport
Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, the brand’s largest hotel in India. The opening joins seven Hilton hotels operating in Bengaluru and solidifies Hilton’s multi brand-presence in the city, from luxury, full-service and focused-service offerings. Developed in partnership with Dangayach Group, the hotel brings DoubleTree...
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
According to the Q4 2025 Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s total construction pipeline stands at 332 projects/45,429 rooms, achieving a 5% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
Castello Sgr announces financing of Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Castello Sgr, a market-leading asset management company in the promotion and management of alternative investment instruments, mainly real estate, has secured financing of approximately €50 million on behalf of the Five Lakes closed-end real estate alternative investment fund for the development of the Hotel Bellevue Cortina d’Ampezzo, a five-star hotel...
