In hospitality, time is everything. And yet, too much of it is spent on the wrong things. Admin overload, repetitive reporting, fragmented systems… it all adds up. That’s where automation steps in, not to replace people, but to give them back time, so they can connect, think, serve. In this...
Hotel SEO for beginners: How independent hotels can rank higher on Google
Ever searched for your own hotel on Google and found only Booking.com and Expedia links above you?
Hotel Debt Market Briefing Q1 2026
At the start of 2026, hotel debt markets across the UK and continental Europe continue to be characterised by cautious stability. Lender appetite remains focused on high-quality assets, experienced sponsors, and clearly articulated strategies. While underwriting remains conservative, both UK and European lenders are actively deploying capital for well-structured opportunities,...
Domes announces two new hotel openings to re-launch its newly elevated, ultra all-inclusive sub-brand Aulūs
Domes, Greece’s prestigious luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, has announced the relaunch of its ultra all-inclusive sub-brand Aulūs, this coming spring with the introduction of two new hotels in April 2026; Aulūs Chania , Curio Collection by Hilton (adults-only) in Crete, and Aulūs Lindos Rhodes , Curio Collection by Hilton (family...
A New Era of Luxury Travel: IHG Hotels and Resorts Brings Vignette Collection Brand to India
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hanu Overseas to bring its distinctive luxury and lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection, to India. Scheduled to open early 2026, the Vignette Collection hotel in Panchkula reinforces IHG’s strategy to accelerate its growth within...
ISHC Elects 2026 Board of Directors and Inducts 30 New Members
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) has elected new leadership to serve on the Board of Directors and has inducted thirty new members in its 2026 membership class.
The Hotel Owner AI Playbook and Toolkit
This edition of the Pertlink Putting the AI into Hospitality series is written for hotel owners whose primary objectives are Valuation Growth Enhancement and Robust Cash Flow Management, not simply operational continuity.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 16 January 2026
China Merchants Commercial REIT (“CMC REIT”), sponsored by China-based China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co., Ltd., has acquired the 29-key Habyt Austin Avenue on Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, for approximately HKD206 million. This translates to approximately HKD7.1 million per key. The 19-storey property has a...
Caesars Palace Welcomes a New Era of Opulence as it Unveils All-New Presidential Villas and Sky Villas
As Caesars Palace celebrates 60 years of grandeur, the iconic resort is ushering in a new era of luxury on the Las Vegas Strip. Caesars Palace is debuting two all-new Presidential Villas in the Colosseum Tower and 29 Sky Villas in the Octavius Tower. Designed by Peter Silling & Associates,...
Ten big longevity trends and their hotel applications for 2026
With the perfunctory New Year’s resolutions soon approaching, everyone is looking to starting fresh in 2026. For the hotel world, the appropriate adage is
