Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor, today proudly announces the opening of Fairmont Hanoi, the luxury brand’s first property in Vietnam. The hotel, which blends local heritage, modern design and curated art, offers 241 elegantly appointed guest rooms; 38 Fairmont Gold rooms and 12...
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 30 January 2026
Spanish asset management firm Arcano Partners, through its Arcano Spanish Value Added Real Estate (AVA III) fund, has acquired three hotels (1,050 rooms) on the island of Tenerife in Spain, from a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. The properties, all rated four-star, are the 438-room Alua Tenerife, the adjoining...
Is your hotel ready for the “Skip-Gen” surge?
The Hilton 2026 Trends Report identifies a shift in family travel dynamics: 29% of global travelers are now engaging in "skip-generation" travel. Defined as grandparents traveling exclusively with their grandchildren, this segment presents a unique set of operational and marketing requirements for the hospitality sector.
Where AI Ends, Hospitality Begins
How Travel Outlook pairs conversational AI with human call center expertise to deliver real hotel service
Digital Concierge for Hotels: Delivering guest service at scale
Hotel teams are under pressure. Guest expectations keep increasing, but staffing budgets aren’t. Front desks are dealing with the same questions over and over.
Optimising your hotel’s online listings
Most hoteliers can remember a time when online travel agents felt like the enemy. You would see a booking come in, notice the commission attached to it
Sonesta Opens William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Greater Chicago
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta just outside of Chicago. The 180-room upscale hotel is located at 6201 Joliet Road in Countryside Illinois, on historic Route 66 near SeatGeek Stadium and the Brookfield Zoo.
SLS The Red Sea Opens on Shura Island
SLS The Red Sea has officially opened on Shura Island, bringing the brand’s signature blend of theatrical flair, design-led spaces, and unapologetic spirit to one of the world’s most forwardlooking regenerative tourism destinations. With an enviable setting at the very centre of Shura Island, the resort emerges as a veritable...
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
According to the Q4 2025 Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s total construction pipeline stands at 332 projects/45,429 rooms, achieving a 5% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
India’s Largest DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Near Bengaluru International Airport
Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, the brand’s largest hotel in India. The opening joins seven Hilton hotels operating in Bengaluru and solidifies Hilton’s multi brand-presence in the city, from luxury, full-service and focused-service offerings. Developed in partnership with Dangayach Group, the hotel brings DoubleTree...