As the line between leisure and sport tourism continues to blur, resorts are investing in experiences that generate both excitement and revenue. With surf tourism on track to reach nearly USD 96 billion by 2030, WhiteWater partnered with Grand Hyatt Dubai to deliver the Middle East’s first FlowRider® Triple, an...
EHL Insights Hospitality Outlook Report 2026
Based on extensive industry research and expertise from EHL faculty members and the EHL’s renowned network of industry leaders, the EHL Insights Report: Hospitality Outlook 2026 offers an in-depth perspective on where the industry is heading in the coming years.
25hours Hotel The Trip gets a redesign
At 25hours Hotel The Trip, large parts of the public areas have been redesigned as part of a six-month process. Particular attention was paid to the lobby and reception area with its adjoining shop, the new Nomad Day Bar and the inner courtyard. The "Library of the Lost Countries" has...
Cross Hotels & Resorts Unveils Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin, a Fresh Lifestyle Hub in Eastern Bangkok
Cross Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin, a contemporary lifestyle hotel bringing a fresh, energetic feel to one of Bangkok’s fastest-growing districts near MRT Suan Luang Rama IX Station. Perfectly positioned for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel places guests within easy reach...
Analyze More, Faster. LodgIQ Launches its Winter 2025/2026 Game-Changing Updates
LodgIQ, the AI-driven revenue management and commercial strategy platform for hotels, today announced a major expansion of its product capabilities, introducing a suite of advanced analytics, integrations, and collaboration tools. These innovations reflect LodgIQ’s mission to help revenue managers move beyond daily price adjustments and become the architects of a...
IHG redefines Central Coast stays as voco Gosford opens
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and ALAND today celebrated the official opening of voco Gosford, a new upscale lifestyle hotel at the heart of The Archibald precinct on the NSW Central Coast - officially opened by Premier Chris Minns.
Expedia Guess The Guest: A Conversation on Hospitality, Dead Internet Theory, Artificial Intelligence, and Human Stupidity
Earlier this week, I found myself at Expedia Group’s Roman offices, seated across from Elisa Ragno for Guess the Guest. The plan, at least on paper, was simple: talk about AI and hospitality. What happened instead was closer to a dérive, a drift across the borderlands where travel, technology, and...
When Your Sustainable Products Start Acting Like Hotel Staff…
In the hospitality industry, achieving sustainability is often viewed as a complex challenge, one that requires coordination, consistency, and commitment across departments. Interestingly, many of the sustainable products we introduce into hotel environments embody these same qualities. If they could speak, their daily experiences might sound surprisingly similar to those...
Best of destination Britain on show to top travel buyers as VisitBritain leads China trade mission
VisitBritain is gearing up to host its ‘Destination Britain China and Northeast Asia’ (DBCNEA) trade mission to China to grow inbound tourism and drive economic
The Leading Hotels of the World holds its 59th Annual Convention in Bangkok, Thailand
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) convened its 2025 Annual Convention from November 20 to 22 in the vibrant cultural capital of Bangkok, Thailand.