DoubleTree by Hilton London West End - the 4-star hotel in the heart of the London heritage district of Bloomsbury - has unveiled the final stage of a £4 million refurbishment project. The project features the addition of 14 contemporary rooms, including two new Duplex Suites, along with a fully...
Dunton Hot Springs Officially Completes Multi-Million Dollar Phased Renovation
Dunton Hot Springs, Relais & Chateaux, the storied 1800s mining town turned luxury mountain resort, proudly announces the completion of a multi-million dollar, phased renovation project that concluded with a refresh of its storied Potter House. This thoughtfully sequenced transformation, spanning three years, has breathed new life into Dunton’s most...
Hotel Heron, An Aparium Group Hotel, Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Heron, an Aparium hotel known for its thoughtful design and connection to the local community, has announced its transition to Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of individually remarkable hotels hand-picked to immerse guests in the world’s most sought-after destinations. The 134-room property will retain its distinct character...
HEI Assumes Management of a Portfolio of Four Marriott-Branded Hotels in Orlando, Florida
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...
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.
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,...
