lyf, the experience-led social living brand known for its vibrant social design and community-driven stays, has opened its latest Australian property, lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne. Operated by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a global pioneer in serviced residences and hotels since 1984, this new opening follows the success of lyf Collingwood...
AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today issued the following statement from President & CEO Rosanna Maietta regarding the introduction of the American Franchise Act in the Senate.
PC Hospitality adopts Shiji’s technology platform to strengthen technology and distribution capabilities
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that PC Hospitality, Asia’s largest hospitality conglomerate, has entered into a strategic partnership to implement Shiji’s modern suite of cloud-based solutions across its portfolio. This collaboration supports PC Hospitality’s long-term technology roadmap by centralizing data, strengthening distribution strategy, and enabling more...
Canopy by Hilton Izmir Bomonti to Open as a Lifestyle Hub in Mahall Bomonti
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will further expand its lifestyle presence in Türkiye this month with the opening of Canopy by Hilton Izmir Bomonti, the brand’s second property in the country and a new design-led destination within the Mahall Bomonti complex.
Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim Marks Brand’s Debut in Türkiye
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will introduce its Canopy by Hilton brand to Türkiye this month with the opening of Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim, marking a key milestone for Hilton’s fast-growing lifestyle portfolio in the country.
Hyatt Studios Huntsville Opens in Alabama, Bringing New Upper-Midscale Extended Stay Brand to ‘Rocket City’
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) celebrated the grand opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville, marking a significant milestone in the upper-midscale extended brand’s expanding pipeline. This opening further strengthens Hyatt’s strategic collaboration with 3H Group, the same developer behind the first-ever Hyatt Studios property, which opened in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this year....
IHG Hotels & Resorts Joins Hands with YB Group to Enhance Its Portfolio in Mumbai with Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with the Yb Group for the development of Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the upcoming hotel marks a relevant addition to IHG’s essentials offerings in...
Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings Announce Agreement to Bring EDITION to Cape Town’s Iconic Waterfront
Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service to Cape...
How hotel automation can help us be more human
Hospitality has always been a people business. What changed is the amount of invisible work we expect those people to carry. Manual checks, repetitive admin, systems that don’t talk to each other. This cognitive load drains energy before a guest even walks through the door.
The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
The Ashes Tour boosted hotel performance in Perth and Brisbane, while forward-booking levels are peaking above 95% in Adelaide, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
