Once valued near $2 billion, hospitality startup Sonder promised hotel luxury at Airbnb prices. But the company’s Marriott partnership dissolved, guests were left stranded and the short-term rental company shut down for good. WSJ explains what went wrong.
ThirdHome and Anantara Vacation Club Announce 3-Year Strategic Partnership
ThirdHome, the premier luxury home exchange and travel club, and Anantara Vacation Club (AVC), Asia’s premier vacation ownership programme, have signed a 3-year agreement that expands global travel opportunities for AVC Club Points Owners and strengthens ThirdHome’s presence across Asia.
UN Tourism and France recognize tourism-tech start-ups and major companies driving efficiency and resilience
UN Tourism has spotlighted French tech start-ups leading the adoption of technology to shape a more efficient and resilient tourism.
Hyatt Announces Plans to Triple Number of Hyatt Properties in Portugal by 2027
As Portugal prepares to welcome a record-breaking number of visitors this year1, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) unveils an ambitious expansion plan with four new hotels set to debut across the country over the next two years. Building on the success of recent Hyatt hotel openings in Lisbon and Madeira,...
PATA and CWP Team Up to Produce Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is partnering with Content With Purpose (CWP) to produce Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose - an inspiring new digital series celebrating how tourism across the Asia Pacific region can drive a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, debuts in Międzyzdroje, a seaside sanctuary on Poland’s Baltic coast
Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its Polish portfolio with the opening of Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, located in Międzyzdroje on the Baltic coast. Set along the seaside promenade and only steps from the town’s iconic pier, the new resort features 60 rooms, a swimming...
IHCL Expands Footprint in Jammu & Kashmir, Signs a Gateway Resort in Patnitop
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new hotel under its Gateway brand in Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir. This is a conversion project with plans for future expansion.
AI is coming for the PMS, but not the way you think
There’s an explosion of talk about AI in hotels, but very little actual application. Or is there? AI has been coming to hotels for a while, but not in the flashy, headline-grabbing way many expect. There won’t be a moment when a chatbot takes over the front desk or a...
What Guests Prefer Today: Travel-Size Toiletries or Refillable Systems? A Look at Hospitality in the USA
Across the USA, hotels are rethinking the traditional travel-size toiletries placed in every room. These small bottles have been a familiar part of the guest experience for decades, yet most guests only use a portion of what’s inside. Once opened, the bottle can’t be reused — it must be thrown...
Centara Reveals Strong ESG Progress as it Accelerates Long-Term Sustainability Strategy and Reinforces Position as a Responsible Tourism Leader
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces significant progress across its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pillars, reaffirming its commitment to driving sustainable tourism and elevating Thailand’s hospitality sector through responsible and forward-thinking business practices.Guided by its core philosophy of delivering warm Thai hospitality enriched with innovation, family...