High above the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, where mist rolls over jungle-cloaked hills and elephants roam freely through bamboo groves, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort invites travellers to embrace the spirit of adventure with the launch of its new Mekong Explorer Pool & Mekong Explorer Family...
WTTC Welcomes HiSEAS International as Its Newest Global Member at WTM
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an exclusive network of the world’s most influential Travel & Tourism companies.
STR Weekly Insights: 19-25 October 2025
The week ending 25 October 2025 was a bad one for the U.S. hotel industry. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dropped 5.3% year over year on falling average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy.
Expo 2025 a resounding success for Osaka and beyond
For the past six months, Osaka has played host to the World Expo, a quinquennial event that brings together people and innovations with a focus on key global challenges. The event has historically generated substantial gains in hotel performance, a pattern that was evident in Osaka and neighboring markets in...
Roatán Joins Meliá’s Map as a New Dream Destination in the Honduran Caribbean
In line with its commitment to discovering authentic destinations and creating unforgettable travel experiences, Meliá Hotels International proudly announces its debut in Honduras with the opening of its first property on the island of Roatán—one of the Caribbean’s most captivating and lesser-known treasures. Scheduled to open in December under the...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth in Nepal with Signing of Crowne Plaza Lumbini
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Lumbini Heritage Limited for Crowne Plaza Lumbini. Scheduled to open in 2026, the signing marks second Crowne Plaza hotel being developed in the country, further cementing the premium brand’s positioning...
SuitePad Launches SuitePad AI to Enhance In-Room Guest Service and Reduce Staff Workload
SuitePad is proud to announce the official launch of SuitePad AI, the smart voice-activated hotel-room assistant, a fully integrated, AI-powered guest communication solution that brings voice interaction to the heart of the in-room experience.
Walk for Wellbeing reaches half a million milestone to support UK Hospitality
Nationwide movement Walk for Wellbeing has reached an incredible milestone this year, raising over half a million pounds for UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020.
Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Its Presence in Oman
Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of Swiss-Belhotel Nizwa, Oman, marking another milestone in its strategic expansion across the region. Scheduled to open its doors in Q2 2026, the upscale hotel will bring the group’s Swiss Professionalism and Asian Passion and international standards to one of Oman’s most historic and...
Correctional Crisis Spurs Hotel Boom in Upstate New York
On February 17, 2025, thousands of corrections officers at more than 25 prisons across Upstate New York went on strike over staffing shortages, poor working conditions, and the implementation of the HALT Act, which limits the use of solitary confinement in New York State prisons and jails. In an address...