Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Ionian,” Taormina has long occupied a distinctive place in the imagination of international travellers. Since the nineteenth century, when it became an essential stop on the Grand Tour, the town has attracted writers, artists, and European aristocracy in search of beauty, inspiration,...
Construction Officially Begins on The Chambray in Historic Downtown Roswell
City leaders, developers and community partners gathered in downtown Roswell yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Chambray. Set to welcome its first guests in Summer 2027, The Chambray is a 125-key boutique hotel developed by DSM Real Estate Partners and Stafford Development Company and operated by The Indigo Road...
2025 Holiday Crown: Lumina Resort Wins Instagram Christmas Tree Contest
The holiday spirit was on full display this season as hotels across the globe competed in Lodging Interactive’s fourth annual Instagram Hotel Christmas Tree Competition. While the leaderboard remained tight until the final hours, Lumina Resort in Wrightsville ultimately secured the top spot in our mission to support local hotel...
New Report: Hotels Are $12 Billion Economic Engine in Honolulu
A new economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Honolulu hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact and reinforces its role as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity. The study, conducted by Oxford Economic, found that Honolulu hotel operations...
The Hospitality of the Future: Innovation, Data, and the Human Face of Technology
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, and the National Association of Hotel Chains (ANCH) held the IT Assembly at Shiji’s offices: Technology Trends in Hospitality 2026. The event, supported by global leaders such as Amadeus, Adyen, AWS, and Ubicua Soluciones, brought together the industry’s top technology executives to chart...
Marriott International’s Asia Pacific Excluding China Region Reports Exceptional Growth and Development Momentum in 2025
Marriott International, Inc., today announced that its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region delivered another outstanding year of growth and strategic expansion in 2025, marking the region’s third consecutive year of record-breaking development activity. The performance reflects strong intra-region travel demand and continued confidence from owners and developers across diverse...
Introducing Alila Mayakoba: A Soulful Luxury Retreat on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and RLH Properties today announced the opening of Alila Mayakoba, a luxury retreat rooted in nature and wellbeing on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, marking a milestone moment for the Alila brand globally as it debuts in Latin America and the Caribbean through one of the brand’s most...
Iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Debuts $180+ Million Resort Transformation on Hawaii Island
Hawaii Island’s first resort, the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, originally envisioned by Laurance S. Rockefeller, proudly unveils its $180+ million, multi-phased renovation representing the most extensive transformation in the property’s 60-year history. An Autograph Collection hotel and part of the expansive Mauna Kea Resort—which also includes The Westin Hapuna...
Minor Hotels to Debut in Slovenia with Hotel Palace Portorož, Minor Reserve Collection
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has signed a management agreement with MK Group for Hotel Palace Portorož in Slovenia, marking the group’s debut in the country and expansion along Europe’s Adriatic coast. From 12 February 2026, the property will be operated by Minor Hotels and will...
Minor Hotels to Enter Croatia with Anantara Adriatic Istria Resort
Minor Hotels has also signed a management agreement with MK Group for Adriatic Istria Resort in Savudrija, marking the group’s debut in Croatia and further strengthening its presence along the Adriatic. The property will come under Minor Hotels management from 12 February 2026 and will reopen for the 2026 season...