Around the world, governments are taking the lead in driving sustainability within the tourism and hospitality industry — setting standards, rewarding innovation, and shaping a greener future for travel.
Wyndham, Worldwide Hotels Set to Open Days Inn Singapore Novena
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Worldwide Hotels (WWH), Singapore’s largest home-grown hotel group, to introduce Days Inn by Wyndham Singapore Novena.
Kimpton’s Next Midtown New York Hotel Unveils Name and Details Ahead of March 2026 Opening
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, with partner Extell Development Company announced the official name of its latest NYC hotel: Kimpton Era Midtown New York. The hotel, positioned in the center of Manhattan’s vibrancy, is a stunning example of design and connection. Hospitality titan Apicii...
Mett Barcelona Opens with the City at Its Feet
With the city at its feet and the Mediterranean on the horizon, the METT Barcelona hotel opened this month, offering a lively new sanctuary atop Tibidabo, Barcelona’s tallest hill, a five-star experience that turns the beauty of celebrating life into art.
Influence Society Releases Fourth Edition of Societies Quarterly, Showcasing the New Language of Exceptional Hospitality
PARIS, France, 14 October 2025. Influence Society has released the fourth edition of its acclaimed Societies Quarterly series offering an in-depth editorial lens on what’s shaping the future of exceptional hospitality. As 2025 draws to a close, design languages are evolving, AI tools are maturing, and the creative landscape continues...
Ramada by Wyndham to Debut in Madinah Through Partnership with Local Hotel Owner, Strengthening the City’s Hospitality Landscape
Saudi entrepreneur Mr. Mohammed Khalid A. Sabbagh has announced plans to open a new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Madinah, one of the world’s most revered destinations for Muslim travellers.
STR Weekly Insights: 28 September – 4 October 2025
For a fifth consecutive week, U.S. revenue per available room was down (-0.4%), but the decline was the smallest during that stretch. Occupancy continued to fall as it has for the past 15 consecutive weeks, but average daily rate (ADR) grew at the highest rate (+2.7%) of the past 23...
Travelodge opens first hotel in Harwich
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, has officially opened a brand new, 68-room hotel in Harwich, Essex.
The budget paradox: Why do hotels cap direct booking budgets but give OTAs unlimited spend?
Most hotels fund their distribution channels in a way that doesn’t add up.
Villa Nord to Open in Trondheim, Adding a New Boutique Hotel to Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio
A new icon rises in Trondheim. Villa Nord, a new boutique hotel on a storied address, is joining the Nordic Hotels & Resorts family. Set to open in September 2026, this new landmark in the making will offer an experience of modern luxury, intimacy and tailored service in historic surroundings.