The 189-room oceanfront property will convert to an all-inclusive model this summer to diversify revenue streams and improve profitability.
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Hotels Are Outperforming Brands at Storytelling — and Marketers Should Pay Attention
The shift to storytelling-driven hospitality reflects rising guest expectations for authentic, immersive experiences rooted in place and history.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
Essex Hotel Management Partners with Larkin Hospitality to Add Six Properties to Management Portfolio
The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.
Hotel Equities Assumes Management of Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington
Hotel Equities takes over management of the 2,000-acre Pacific Northwest resort from GEM Real Estate Partners following recent renovations.
Chatham Lodging Trust Acquires Six Hotel Portfolio for $92 Million
The REIT acquired six Hilton-branded hotels across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky at a 10% cap rate while raising its dividend 11%.
Corporate Travel Policies Strengthen, Modernize and Embrace AI─While Opportunities Remain for Improving Accessibility, Policy Clarity and Compliance
GBTA-ALTOUR study of 168 travel managers reveals 32% report stricter policies today, with 64% interested in AI-generated policy explainers to improve compliance.
Agentic Hospitality Launches TravelOS MCP Server Enabling Agentic Hotel Distribution Inside AI Platforms
The TravelOS MCP Server connects hotels' existing CRS and PMS systems directly to AI platforms, allowing real-time inventory and booking without replacing current infrastructure.
GuestCentric Launches Melissa, an AI Sales Agent Preparing Hotels for Agentic Booking
GuestCentric's Melissa connects to live hotel data through the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT to complete reservations directly.
Luxury Hotels Report- Central Asia
The region shows strong luxury hotel potential with Almaty leading at 69.5% occupancy and ADR reaching USD 180-400, while emerging markets like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lack international luxury brands.