Blanket-sending discount codes only target low-spending guests. High-spending guests respond to offers that resonate, incentivize, and make them feel noticed. Hotels that take promotional offers one step further to hone in on strategic discounts for high-value guests see their Find, Book, and Grow strategies flourish with revenue.
Shaping Hospitality’s Next Chapter: How Rotana’s Vision is Guiding the Future of Investment
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week from 27-29 October, we asked several industry partners about what’s next for hospitality investment in line with this year’s event theme: "Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows."
U.S. hotel performance for September 2025
U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for a seventh consecutive month, according to September 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Airbnb launches £1 million “Best of British” fund to back hospitality and boost local tourism
From maypole dancing to cheese rolling, the UK is home to some of the world’s best cultural experiences and quirky, local traditions. Yet according to new research from Airbnb, many of these remain off the radar for holidaymakers.
RIU Hotels & Resorts “Gold Winner” at the SATA Awards 2025
The RIU Hotels & Resorts chain has been honoured at the latest edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the most prestigious awards recognising excellence in South Asia’s hospitality and travel industry. RIU achieved the distinction of "Gold Winner" in the category of Leading Resort/Hotel Brand in South Asia.
UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development
From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism.
UN Tourism Launches Online Training on Tourism for Rural Development
UN Tourism has launched its first-ever set of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) dedicated entirely to rural tourism.
Jardine Matheson to take Mandarin Oriental private at $4.2 billion value
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson (JARD.SI) said on Friday its unit would buy the rest of the shares of Mandarin Oriental (MOIL.SI) it does not already own, valuing the hotel investment and management firm at $4.2 billion.
Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 17 October 2025
Spanish real estate investment trust Azora, via its European Hotel & Lodging Fund, has acquired Spanish owner-operator Medplaya Hotels. The deal includes six owned hotel properties in Spain - situated in Catalonia and the Costa del Sol - with a total of more than 1,500 rooms, as well as the...
As Nights Grow Darker: Using Gender Impact Assessments to Protect Female Employees in the Hotel Industry
When the lights dim and hotel guests settle down for the night, a different reality often emerges for female workers. For many women – especially shift workers – fewer daylight hours brought about by winter can increase risk of harassment, intimidation, or violence.
