Melbourne has a soft spot for underground openings, so it’s fitting that Hannah St Hotel slipped quietly into the Southbank scene late last year, offering a fresh and bold approach to boutique hospitality. Designed by the acclaimed Flack Studio, the $150 million hotel is a celebration of art, architecture, and...
Now Open: Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley Introduces a New Kind of Desert Retreat to Scottsdale
Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley is now open in one of Arizona’s most exclusive enclaves, following a $42 million reimagining of the iconic Scottsdale Plaza Resort by Trinity Investments and Partners Group. As Kimpton’s second Arizona property and one of the largest resorts in its portfolio, Miralina introduces...
Beyond Function: When Key Cards Carry Culture
In the world of hospitality, creativity and culture are often expressed through grand gestures: sweeping architecture, curated interiors, art installations, or signature experiences. These are the elements hotels proudly showcase and rightly so. They set the stage.
IHCL Announces Signing of Gateway Hotel in Hennur, Bengaluru
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL),India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Hennur, Bengaluru. This is a greenfield project.
IHCL Signs a Taj in Mohali, Punjab
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Mohali, Punjab. This is a greenfield project.
Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026, Internova Travel Group Research Finds
Rising travel costs across key segments of the industry are reshaping how Americans plan, book and prioritize trips, according to research from Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies.
New Year’s Resolutions: Stop Doing These in 2026
Happy New Year! This is the season when many people (and companies) take time to reset and prepare to kick off the new year. Some have already made their plan. Others choose to do it at the beginning of the year. It doesn’t matter when you choose to reset as...
WITT Launches New Global Accreditation for Wellness Hospitality Professionals
WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism), the global organization behind the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, today announced the launch of the WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) credential — the first global wellness accreditation created specifically for hospitality professionals.
Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Luggage
The Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, saw massive renovation in 1988. The renovation was so big the hotel was closed for 6 months. One man died in the construction falling down the garbage chute, and it is said that the hotel rose 6 inches taller because so much weight...
2026 Hospitality Outlook: how AI is reshaping hotel experiences
What will the guest journey look like in 2026 and beyond? As hospitality arrives at yet another critical moment, the 2026 Hospitality Industry Outlook authored by Mews explores how the rise of AI – both generative and agentic – is transforming how hotels operate, interact with guests and drive revenue.