Month: February 2026

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that proposed changes to the U.S. ESTA programme, requiring wider social media disclosures, could directly reduce international travel demand and materially weaken the U.S. Travel & Tourism economy, with up to 157,000 jobs lost – wiping out the same...

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 24 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded, marking a clear move beyond post‑pandemic enthusiasm toward more practical, disciplined thinking.

Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest independent luxury hotel company, today announced Kempinski Residences Miami Design District, the development that will introduce Kempinski Group’s first branded residential project in the United States. Developed by DaGrosa Capital Development Partners LLC, a Miami-based real estate development firm focused on ground-up development and acquisitions of...

ATLANTA, Georgia, US - Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced the 400th installation of its Infrasys POS at a Hyatt hotel, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with Hyatt that began in 2019. The install took place at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina, a contemporary...

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd for the development of voco Lucknow. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the upcoming hotel will introduce IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to this vital capital city, reinforcing...

UN Tourism is leading the shift from dialogue to delivery as it begins preparations for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027.

Marriott Bonvoy today announced it has once again been named Best Hotel Loyalty Program by The Points Guy (TPG), the trusted media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending.

Galloping into the Year of the Horse, Lunar New Year 2026 travel is gathering speed.

PARIS, 2 February 2026. Influence Society, a specialist in digital marketing for luxury and lifestyle hospitality brands, will convene its next SOCIETIES event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the historic Consulate General of France in New York City. Under the patronage of Cédrik Fouriscot, Consul General of France in...