Artotel Group appointed as third-party operator of two Wyndham-branded properties in Sleman, Yogyakarta, adding 260 rooms and MICE capacity for up to 1,000 guests to its Central Java portfolio.
Beyond Green Expands Its Global Portfolio With New Members in Costa Rica and Spain
Beyond Green adds El Silencio Lodge Spa in Costa Rica and Hotel Món Sant Benet in Spain, bringing its sustainable travel portfolio to 22 countries with 90+ member properties.
HiJiffy Launches Email Copilot: AI That Drafts Hotel Email Replies
HiJiffy's Email Copilot uses three sequential AI agents to draft hotel email replies, cutting response times from 5 days to 1 day at pilot property Oliva Nova.
The Bell Stays on Top
Pertlink marks its 26th anniversary by repositioning as a hospitality technology and AI advisory, flagging AI discoverability as the defining challenge for hotels in 2027.
Hotel distribution in 2026: The GDS runs the business trip
Sabre GDS hotel reservations grew 8% year-over-year in Q2, with corporate travel now 45% of its volume, as booking tools blend GDS rates with OTA prices on a single screen.
Why Success belongs to Hotels that Dare to be Different
Independent and boutique hotels command ADR premiums of up to 34% over traditional same-class hotels by leaning into authentic identities rather than chasing chain-style standardization.
Hotel vs. vacation rental: 5 key differences to know
An explainer comparing hotels and vacation rentals across five dimensions: guest experience, location, amenities, pricing transparency, and distribution, aimed at helping hoteliers position more effectively.
From Ancient Myths to Modern Journeys, Exploring Grand Odysseys
Skyscanner's 2027 trends report highlights "Grand Odysseys" travel, with 43% of Millennials and 42% of Gen Z inspired by mythology, offering hotels a role across pre-, during, and post-trip guest engagement.
Doing the right thing when no one is watching
“Living Hospitality” is a Newport Hospitality Group philosophy built on the belief that hospitality isn't simply something associates do; it’s something they live.
Centara wins three prestigious honours at the AHA Asia Hotel Awards 2026
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, proudly celebrates a major achievement on the regional hospitality stage as three of its properties
