Nobu Hospitality, is pleased to announce the debut of Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives located in the province of Laamu Atoll on the private island of Munyafushi. Developed in partnership with Sarat International, this landmark project marks Nobu’s first venture into the Maldives.
LodgIQ Brings Explainable AI-Driven Revenue Management to Power Portuguese Hospitality Growth at BTL 2026
SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ will showcase its latest innovation, AI Wizard, at BTL – Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market, taking place February 25 – March 1, 2026, at FIL Building, Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal, where LodgIQ will be exhibiting at Pavillon 3F11. As the company continues to expand...
Using technology to increase visibility and customer loyalty for meetings and events at a new hotel property
In a city like Barcelona, visibility is everything. That was the challenge facing InterContinental Barcelona, a luxury five-star hotel in the heart of the city’s bustling Montjuïc district. Despite its elegant spaces, high-end service, and proximity to key cultural and business hubs, the hotel needed a better way to rise...
Market-Leading Hospitality Team Joins Blank Rome in California, Expanding Coast-to-Coast Capabilities and Global Reach
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce the addition of nationally recognized hospitality lawyers Jim Butler, David Sudeck, Mark Adams, Jeff Myers, and Joe Mellema as partners. The group previously practiced at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, where Jim Butler was a founding partner and established and built its...
Eclipse at Half Moon to Reopen on April 2
Half Moon, one of the Caribbean’s most storied destinations, will officially reopen its highly-acclaimed Eclipse at Half Moon resort on April 2, marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery.
Hoshino Resorts Inbound Travel Report 2025: What 1.33M Guest Nights Reveal About Japan’s Next Phase of Tourism
As Japan’s inbound tourism reaches record heights in 2025, international travel is undergoing a profound transformation. Beyond the “Golden Route,” visitors are increasingly seeking authentic, long-stay experiences that foster deeper connections to regional culture and nature. Drawing on proprietary data from our 60+ properties, Hoshino Resorts presents the following analysis...
Higher-End Chain Scales Drive Hotel Pipeline to Record-High Project Totals in Asia Pacific Region, Excluding China
According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC), hotel construction pipeline reached a record-high project count at the Q4 2025 close, climbing 11% year-over-year (YOY) to reach 2,323 projects/433,241 rooms, up 5% by rooms YOY.
An Island Resort Adventure: The Thin Line Between Rustic and Rundown
It’s been a few years since l was overseas at an island resort, so I thought it was time to venture out and embrace the island life again. I chose a small cluster of islands off the mainland. Neither my wife or I have been there before and thought it...
Mandarin Oriental to Expand Its Presence in Egypt with Two Iconic Hotels and a Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
Building on the forthcoming reopening of Mandarin Oriental Shepheard, Cairo in 2027, Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its presence in Egypt through a distinctive collection of experiences. Bringing together two storied hotels and the Group’s first luxury river cruise offering, this carefully crafted portfolio creates...
The Trust Dividend: Strengthening Hospitality’s Digital Integrity in 2026
The global hospitality sector is currently facing a digital crisis of unprecedented proportions. As we move through 2026, the boundary between a legitimate booking and a sophisticated cyber-trap has become almost indistinguishable. For hotel owners and technology vendors, the stakes are no longer just about a few lost reservations. We...