IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa to its rapidly-growing portfolio of hotels in Japan, marking the first major internationally branded hotel in the local prefecture. The all-new resort adds to an exciting portfolio of Holiday Inn stay experiences...
Costa Rica hotel performance update
Costa Rica hotel performance over the past five years has resembled other leisure destinations frequented by Americans. Specifically, higher-end hotels and resort areas have done well, while other areas have remained flat.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Breaks Ground in Shelby, North Carolina
The Catellus Group, a Charlotte-based real estate development firm, has officially broken ground today on the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Shelby, North Carolina. This exciting project marks a major investment in Cleveland County’s hospitality infrastructure and is designed to meet the growing demand for extended-stay accommodations. The hotel...
Hotel market segments: How top hotels turn data into bookings
Consider the last time you opened an email that felt like it was written just for you. How much of it did you read? Did you click through? Chances are, you did — that’s the power of personalization. And in hospitality, the way you get there is by knowing your...
Starhotels Introduces the New Teatro Luxury Apartments in The Heart of Florence
Starhotels announces the debut of Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione, a flagship of a wider urban-regeneration initiative that has reimagined the former Teatro Comunale di Firenze. Today, after a thoughtful redevelopment, the building reopens as a contemporary collection of 156 luxury apartment-style residences that blend historical grandeur with...
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre Reopens Following Landmark Renovation
Rotterdam’s skyline and hospitality scene welcome back a refreshed icon with the reopening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre. Following a comprehensive renovation in the summer of 2025, the upscale hotel introduces modern guest rooms, dynamic event spaces, and a new restaurant concept, positioning itself as a leading choice...
Moffitt Cancer Center and Mainsail Lodging & Development Announce Partnership To Develop Full-Service Hotel on Moffitt’s McKinley Campus
Moffitt Cancer Center, a leading National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development today announced a partnership to bring a new 200-room, full-service hotel to Moffitt’s McKinley Campus. Expected to open in summer 2028, the hotel will enhance the experience of patients, families, visiting physicians and...
Haven Hotel Rotterdam Opens as the First Curio Collection by Hilton in the Netherlands
Rotterdam welcomes a new chapter in its hospitality story with the debut of Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a large-scale renovation completed in September 2025. The hotel brings together modern comfort, lifestyle, and wellness in a landmark location on the Maas River, offering panoramic views of the...
Sustainable Key Cards Turn Heads at Hospitality Events in Sydney and Thailand
Hotel key cards are getting a sustainable makeover. At recent industry gatherings in Sydney and Pattaya, GCSTIMES introduced a line ofsustainable key cards made from materials as varied as wood, cornstarch-based PLA, and plant-based leather.
How Texas A&M Hotel improved communications and boosted operational efficiency with Maestro PMS and PurpleCloud
The Doug Pictock ‘49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center sits at the heart of the Texas A&M campus, known for its striking glass towers and renowned service.