During the Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Annual Conference 2025 in Scottsdale, Rick Blackburn, Founder of brn solutions and Cayuga Hospitality
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The Cooper, Charleston’s first and only luxury waterfront hotel on the peninsula, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious Legend Collection. The ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the world’s most remarkable destinations, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturally-refined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences. Featuring...
Royal Park Hotel Reveals Newly Reimagined Look Following Sweeping Property-wide Renovation
Royal Park Hotel unveils the completion of a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that reimagines the beloved property with refreshed guest rooms, redesigned event spaces and reenergized public areas, introducing a more refined and contemporary experience in the heart of downtown Rochester, just outside Detroit.
Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly
Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly. I said this some weeks ago when I got a sneak peek at the OTA research data.
Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton: Furnished Apartment Accommodations, Hosted by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within Hilton’s growing collection brand portfolio – offering unique, spacious furnished apartments with the trusted hospitality and reliability guests expect from Hilton. Apartment Collection by Hilton will be available for booking through Hilton channels in the first...
The Digital Race Reshaping Hospitality: Insights from Ulrich Pillau, Co-Founder & CEO of Apaleo
In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Ulrich Pillau, Co-Founder and CEO of Apaleo, joins host Jessica Gillingham to explore how digital acceleration, AI integration, and platform openness are redefining what it means to operate in the hospitality space — and why legacy thinking may be the industry’s biggest risk.
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts to Open Shilla Monogram Xi’an, Marking Its First Direct Entry into China and Accelerating Global Expansion
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts, Korea’s leading luxury hospitality brand and the hospitality arm of Hotel Shilla, a Samsung Group affiliate, is set to officially open Shilla Monogram Xi’an on February 2nd, introducing its first new hotel opening in China.
What does ‘family focused’ really mean in a hotel? A General Manager’s inside secrets
Eri Maldives Opens Natural Island Sanctuary in North Malé Atoll
The new eco-chi lifestyle island resort, Eri Maldives, has officially opened its doors in the North Malé Atoll, introducing a new standard of accessible island living. Located just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the resort combines the convenience of short-haul travel with the seclusion of a natural...
Banyan Group Highlights New Chapter of Growth in 2026 Following Its Landmark 100-Resort Milestone
Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, enters 2026 following a year that marked a significant step in its global expansion. With 100 hotels and resorts, over 140 spas and galleries, and more than 20 branded residences now in operation...