HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned hotels, has acquired a portfolio of Marriott-branded properties in the Lake Buena Vista area of Orlando, Florida. The properties add to its growing portfolio of upper-upscale and premium hotels and resorts throughout the United States. Owned by...
Duetto and HotStats Spotlight the Shift From Revenue to Profit at FITUR 2026
As European hotel markets move into a more complex phase of the cycle, Duetto and HotStats will be on-site at FITUR 2026 (taking place January 21–25 at IFEMA Madrid) to reframe the industry conversation — shifting focus from top-line growth alone to sustainable profitability across the entire hotel P&L.
Hotel Equities Expands Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) Capabilities With Open Hotels and In-Market Operating Platform
Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, announces the continued expansion of its Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) in-market operating platform. Since appointing industry veteran Juan Corvinos as President of the HE CALA region, the portfolio has grown to include five open hotels and twelve additional projects underway across multiple...
International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded globally in 2025, almost 60 million more than in 2024.
Why We Gather: Hilton Reveals Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Defining 2026 Meetings and Events
Trends Report special section explores how the digital era is redefining in‑person connection and the attendee motivations reshaping meetings and events
The case for cloud-native platforms powered by AI
The complexity introduced by digital platforms, cloud, and digitised systems, isn’t a sign of failure or lack of planning. It comes down to how platforms have struggled to keep pace with the speed at which business operations are changing. The converging forces of AI disruption, the volatility of global economies,...
USALI 12 and Energy: Understanding the New Reporting Framework
Energy has always been a defining line on the hotel’s profit and loss statement, influencing a large part of a hotel’s utility efficiency and environmental performance. Yet the degree to which many hotel groups account for and analyze energy costs and usage has varied widely across properties, brands, and regions.
The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise Announce Opening Time for Live! Casino Virginia
The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise are excited to announce LIVE! CASINO VIRGINIA will open to the public at 5:00 p.m. on JANUARY 22, 2026 (pending regulatory approval). The opening of the temporary gaming facility marks an important milestone in bringing new jobs, economic activity, and tourism to the...
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Brand Debuts in Japan with the Opening of the Green Leaf Niseko Village
Leading global hospitality company Hilton(NYSE: HLT) proudly unveils the opening of The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Japan. Located at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri within Niseko Village Ski Resort, the winter-season property will...
Seamless Access, Quiet Luxury — Powered by GCSTIMES Smart Wristband
Quiet luxury in hospitality is rarely defined by what guests notice immediately. Instead, it reveals itself in how smoothly experiences unfold, particularly in the transitions between spaces. Moving from a suite to a meeting room, through landscaped gardens, and on to a restaurant should feel intuitive, uninterrupted, and considered.
