Holiday shoppers are preparing to spend more this season, but there’s a catch. Accenture’s 19th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey reveals that much of this increased spending reflects higher prices, not higher confidence. The result is a stressed-out shopper base struggling to make every penny count while drowning in a sea...
The 11 travel and hospitality trends that will shape 2026
Travel and hospitality businesses must now win over a more discerning, AI-armed traveler, while contending with an unstable global economy
Lighthouse and HotelSpeaker close the guest experience circle
Lighthouse, the leading AI pricing, distribution and operations platform, and HotelSpeaker, the humanized AI service for guest communication and review management, are joining forces to offer a complete A-to-Z solution for independent hoteliers.
IHCL Opens Ginger Ahmedabad, Kristar
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Ahmedabad, Kristar in the vibrant neighbourhood of Thaltej.
Making a splash: Garner by IHG arrives in South East Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Garner by IHG in South East Asia, with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central. Guests can immerse themselves in the vibrancy of this coastal city in Thailand, all while experiencing the brand’s ethos of ’easy going stays that get you on your way’.
Iconic Swiss active lifestyle hotel selects Shiji’s integrated hospitality technology ecosystem
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has been selected as the technology partner for Le Clay, a highly anticipated active lifestyle hotel opening in the UNESCO-listed Lavaux region overlooking Lake Geneva. Le Clay will implement Shiji’s hospitality ecosystem, including Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, Meridian Experiences, Reviewpro Reputation, and Stellaris...
UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education at high school level
UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level.
Tivoli Coimbra Reopens in April 2026 with a Five-star Rating after a Complete Renovation
After a full renovation, Tivoli Coimbra will reopen in April 2026 with a five-star rating, offering a sophisticated atmosphere, personalized services, and a renewed Tivoli experience in a prime central city location.
York Medellin Opens as Hilton’s First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Medellín
Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s debut in Colombia’s vibrant second-largest city. The hotel is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third Curio Collection by Hilton in the country, following Cartagena and Bogota. Hilton’s lifestyle brands...
Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles Is Officially Open
Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles, a 173-room contemporary retreat at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, is officially open, expanding Hilton’s footprint in Southern California and masterfully hosting guests with expertise and care. Located steps from Santa Anita Park and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and minutes from the Rose...