With historic Portuguese vibes, meandering cobbled streets, and extraordinary glimpses of the glinting Atlantic ocean, Funchal delivers exactly the welcome I’d hoped for. But it’s nothing compared to the greeting when I step into the lobby at PortoBay Santa Maria.
Influence Society Unveils SOCIETIES 2025. A Visionary Annual Publication Defining the Next Chapter in Hospitality Branding
Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, proudly announces the release of SOCIETIES 2025, its signature yearly publication that serves as a strategic guide for hotel brands navigating a rapidly evolving market. This edition confronts key issues impacting hospitality: the rise of AI as a new...
AI won’t save your hotel if your teams are still copy-pasting between systems
In many hotel groups, automation is discussed as a question of intelligence.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 6 February 2026
Singapore-based Coliwoo Holdings Limited (“Coliwoo”) is acquiring the former Park Avenue Changi for SGD101 million. This translates to approximately SGD402,000 per key for the 251-key property. Coliwoo will acquire the leasehold interest in the strata lot from Singapore-based ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited’s (“ESR-REIT”), and convert it into a co-living property....
Check-In, Clock-Out: Hospitality That Moves With the Nomad Lifestyle
Bo Frederique van den Bosch is a second-place winner (in a four-way tie) in the HFTP Fall 2025 Blog Competition.
Reimagining Tourism Futures: Six Priorities Shaping the Sector’s Transition
Tourism and hospitality are entering a period defined by rapid change. Climate volatility, evolving traveler expectations, workforce transitions and accelerating digitalization are challenging long-established models.
Bozeman’s Historic The Baxter Hotel Slated for Restoration in Collaboration with Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Breakwater
The owners of Bozeman’s The Baxter Hotel are pleased to announce its partnership with the award-winning Noble House Hotels & Resorts (Noble House), a family owned hospitality group known for its approachable luxury hotels in awe-inspiring destinations, and Breakwater, a privately owned hospitality investment and advisory firm, to restore The...
Adeera and HTMi Partner to Train and Empower Saudi Talents in Hospitality
Adeera has signed a framework agreement with HTMi, a recognized institute for hospitality and tourism management, marking a significant step in building a highly skilled Saudi hospitality workforce in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions.
Relais & Châteaux Pursues Its Commitments in Harmony with All Life on Earth with Four New Projects in Partnership with UNESCO
In line with its commitment to sustainability, Relais & Châteaux is pleased to announce four joint initiatives with UNESCO, spanning multiple continents and promoting sustainable hospitality and culinary practices in harmony with all life on earth.
Adina Makes Its Tasmania Debut with New Apartment-Style Hotel in Hobart
Australian international hotel company, TFE Hotels, is set to expand its Tasmanian footprint with the debut of its premium apartment-style hotel brand, Adina, in Hobart. This opening marks the first time the Apple Isle will welcome the homegrown hotel brand known for contemporary design, spacious living, and flexible apartment accommodation.