The travel industry has spent years trading opinions about what AI will do to planning and booking. No more hypotheticals. New research by TakeUp, The Rise of AI Planned Travel in 2026, based on a survey of 300 US leisure travelers, shows the shift is already influencing real booking behavior:...
Noelle Nashville Amplifies Guest Experience with Marshall Speakers
In the heart of downtown Nashville—where art, culture, and music shape the city’s identity - Noelle Nashville continues to set the standard for the boutique hotel guest experience. A creative gathering place shaped by leaders of Music City’s thriving maker and artist community, the property is known for its refined...
Choice Hotels International Launches New Global Campaign Centered on Travel Values
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today unveiled its latest global marketing campaign centered on Travel Values, celebrating how the right stay can unlock more meaningful travel experiences. The campaign highlights how staying with Choice Hotels gives guests more value for their money, helping them make the most out of...
Cloudbeds and Ágora Partner to unify Hotel POS and Operations for Seamless Guest Experiences
Cloudbeds, the leading hospitality technology platform, today announced a new partnership with Ágora POS, a leading point-of-sale solution in Spain, trusted by hotels and hospitality businesses to streamline operations, ensure fiscal compliance, and deliver unified guest experiences across F&B and accommodation services. The partnership delivers tighter integration between hotel operations...
Minor Hotels Sharpens Growth Agenda for 2026
Minor Hotels will pursue a focused approach to growth in 2026, building on a year of record development momentum to prioritise market depth, portfolio diversification and capital-efficient expansion.
Ginger Checks In to Gurugram
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Gurugram, Sector 1 in Gurugram, Haryana.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Highlights Hotel Openings in the First Half of 2026 in Greater China
As travel and hospitality demand in Greater China continues to diversify, guest expectations are becoming increasingly specific and multi-layered. From city centers to natural destinations, and from short stays to more immersive travel experiences, the way people travel — and stay — is evolving.
Meliá Hotels International Announces Nine New Openings across Malta and Gozo
Meliá Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has announced an ambitious expansion into Malta and Gozo with nine new hotels set to open across the islands over the next three years. Developed in partnership with Agius Group through its hospitality arm, Blue Clay Collection, the project will...
Emirates Developments Enters Agreement with Jumeirah to Develop Jumeirah Branded Residences on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Developments, one of the UAE’s leading developers specialising in distinctive branded residences, has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, to develop Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island - a new expression of elevated living that...
Beloved Maldivian Resort Reimagined: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Returns with Renewed Grace
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, Baa Atoll’s long-standing retreat cherished by generations of guests, has been transformed into a fresh expression of Maldivian hospitality following an extensive refurbishment and rebrand. As the resort enters a new chapter, its enduring legacy has been reimagined for a modern-day traveller seeking meaningful discovery...