Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to announce the signing of Mama Shelter Val Thorens, the highest ski destination in Europe. Opening in 2027, the iconic brand of joyful and irreverent hospitality will unveil its very first resort, creating a true festive retreat in the heart of the...
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo Debuts Newly Renovated Rooms and Suites Designed by Jacques Garcia
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has revealed the first phase of its extensive renovation, introducing 45 newly designed rooms and suites by renowned French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia.
Unyoked Announces 10-year Partnership with Forestry England to Launch Off-Grid Cabins in Woodlands across the Country, in New Initiative to Help People Connect with Nature
Unyoked, the pioneering Australian nature start-up behind the current global off-grid cabin trend, is partnering with Forestry England, the country’s largest land manager, to launch a groundbreaking new initiative that will see off-grid cabins roll out throughout Forestry England woodlands over 10 years, in an effort to help the public...
The state of France’s hotel market in 2025: Key trends, lessons and next steps
2024 was a big, unusual year for France’s hotel sector because of the Olympics. How are hotels faring now and what should independents do to stay ahead?
Disappointing Stay At The Legendary Plaza Hotel in New York ($2400/night)
I stayed at the legendary Plaza Hotel in New York City. It’s one of the most famous hotels in the world, and it cost $2400 a night. Once considered the symbol of ultimate luxury. It has hosted movie stars, presidents, and royalty for over a century. But in 2025, I...
IHCL Signs a Taj Resort at Ranthambore
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan under the iconic Taj brand. This is a greenfield project.
Hilton Set to Double Its Presence in Oman with Trio Signing, Including the Sultanate’s First Waldorf Astoria
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an agreement with The Zubair Corporation to open three hotels in Muscat under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands – doubling its footprint in the Sultanate. The signings mark the debut of the...
Hyatt Announces Plans for Andaz Hiroshima
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Takenaka Corporation for the first Hyatt hotel in western Japan’s Chūgoku region. Andaz Hiroshima will be located in the heart of Hiroshima and is expected to open in 2027.
U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Remains Steady Year-Over-Year, with Extended-Stay Hotels Comprising 40% of Total Projects at the Q3 2025 Close
According to the Q3 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total U.S. pipeline has remained relatively unchanged year-over-year (YOY) and stands at 6,205 projects/728,416 rooms, holding steady by projects and up 1% by rooms YOY.
Hotels Aim to Source More Caribbean-Made Products, but Barriers Remain: CHTA Survey Identifies Opportunities and Challenges
The Linkages Survey is part of the ongoing work of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Linkages Task Force, which is dedicated to advancing stronger economic integration between the region’s tourism industry and local productive sectors. This initiative seeks to assess the scope and effectiveness of linkages-related activities undertaken...