UN Tourism and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have launched the UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism powered by FIA.
Hyatt Collaborates with HYROX as the Official Regional Hotel Partner in Asia Pacific
World of Hyatt, the award-winning loyalty program from Hyatt, is announcing a new regional collaboration with HYROX Asia Pacific—one of the world’s premier fitness racing series. As HYROX’s Official Hotel Partner across Asia Pacific, World of Hyatt highlights the continued commitment of every Hyatt hotel to providing exceptional hospitality experiences...
Destination AI Conference: Cutting through “AI Slop” and Finding what Hoteliers Need to Know
Stephanie Smith of Cogwheel attended the Destination AI Conference for Hoteliers in Washington DC on September 30, 2025.
Total revenue management: Hotel upselling across guest touchpoints
When most people think of hotel upselling, they often think of it as offering a guest a bigger room at check-in. But today, upselling in hotels means so much more. Every single interaction you have with a guest — from booking to pre-arrival communications to in-person conversations — is an...
Reading Between the Lines: What Hotel Companies Do Not Say About Gender Equality
There is a troubling disconnect in the hotel industry between public commitments and meaningful action on gender equality. Nearly every major hospitality brand now publishes impressive-sounding policies on diversity and inclusion but the reality behind the glossy corporate reports tells a different story.
WildPlaces Africa “Kulu Ora” Lodge to Open Q1 2026
WildPlaces Africa - renowned for its exceptional collection of camps and lodges and some of the most immersive and unique wildlife experiences in Uganda - is proud to announce the opening of Kulu Ora, its newest lodge and seventh addition to the WildPlaces portfolio, in early 2026. With Uganda Airlines’...
First Hospitality Adds Dual-Branded Property in Hometown Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, has assumed management and operations of the Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District. This dual-branded property marks First Hospitality’s fifth multi-brand hotel and expands the company’s Chicagoland presence to 16 properties.
How multi-typology strategy is designed to meet traveller demands
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai 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."
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Expands in Malaysia with the Opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, the City’s New Landmark of Sophisticated Design & Hospitality
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, a modern landmark hotel poised to redefine the hospitality experience in one of Malaysia’s most dynamic cities. As the first Sheraton in Johor Bahru, this 345-room...
6 differences between a hotel and a resort
In hospitality, understanding the difference between a hotel and a resort is key in order to provide guests with the right experience. Each type of accommodation takes a different approach and has its own appeal, which means that the way they operate and the services they offer can vary significantly.