Hotel News Resource

518 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• New Zealand Hotel RevPAR Surges 10.2% in August Driven by Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch · New Zealand hotel RevPAR rose 10.2% year-on-year in August, led by strong demand in Queenstown, Auckland, and Christchurch.
• China Hotel Industry Enters Structural Adjustment Phase in 2026 · China's hotel industry shifted from demand-led rebound to structural adjustment in 2025, with five-star hotels outperforming lower tiers.
• Hilton Appoints Sarah Bohn General Manager of Scottsdale Resort · Hilton has appointed Sarah Bohn as General Manager of the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas.
• DiamondRock Acquires Rehoboth Beach Resort for $31 Million · DiamondRock Hospitality Company acquired The Bellmoor Inn & Spa for $31 million.
• Marriott and FICO Partner on Seven New Thailand Hotels · Marriott International and FICO sign a deal for seven new hotels in Thailand.
• Women Leaders Discuss Hospitality and Tourism at Los Angeles Forum · Over 70 women leaders gathered in Los Angeles to discuss barriers and opportunities in hospitality and tourism.
• Royal Grand Resorts Opens Clothing-Optional Gay Resort in Costa Rica · Royal Grand Resorts opens a 30-room clothing-optional gay resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, in November 2026.
• U.S. Hotel Occupancy Rises in Early October Amid Calendar Shift · U.S. hotel occupancy jumped 5.5% year-over-year to 67.2% for the week ending Oct. 3, led by Orlando and Miami.
• Dana-Marisa Licsandru Wins 2026 ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Hospitality Consulting · Dana-Marisa Licsandru of Alvarez & Marsal receives the 2026 ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting.
• Hospitality Upgrade Publisher Geneva Rinehart to Depart in 2026 · Geneva Rinehart, publisher of Hospitality Upgrade, will leave her position at the end of 2026.
• Event Buyers Demand Speed, Transparency, and Personalized Digital Experiences · Modern event buyers expect fast, transparent, and personalized digital interactions from venues.
• Branded Residences Surge Globally: Hotel and Luxury Brands Expand into Real Estate · Branded residences have grown from 350 to over 900 projects globally, driven by hotel and luxury brands.
• Schema Markup Helps Search Engines Understand Hotel Properties · Implementing schema markup provides structured data to help search engines interpret hotel details and support direct bookings.
• Five Tactics to Boost Hotel Bookings and Profits in Low Season · Hoteliers can increase low-season revenue through value-adds, OTA optimization, dynamic pricing, SMERF sales, and forecasting.
• Centralized Guest Profiles Drive Personalization and Revenue in Hotels · Hotels must unify scattered guest data into centralized profiles to enable personalized experiences and boost revenue.
• Survey: 89% of Hotel Guests Prefer AI in Background Over Front Desk · A global survey reveals 89% of hotel guests prefer AI for background tasks rather than replacing human staff.
• Luxury Hospitality Growth Blocked By Critical Leadership Shortage · Record luxury hotel construction faces a global shortage of qualified senior leaders.
• IHG Launches Hotel Owner Confidence Index Showing Cautious U.S. Outlook · New IHG Owner Confidence Index first September 2026 score hits 45.2, below neutral 50.
• JW Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica · JW Marriott inaugurates its first all-inclusive property, the 415-room Costa Elena Resort & Spa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
• Europe's Travel Sector Forecast to Grow 3.1% in 2026 · WTTC forecasts Europe's travel and tourism sector will expand by 3.1% in 2026.
• Africa's Tourism: Converting Natural Assets to Durable Prosperity · Dr. Tong Yin argues Africa must prioritize institutions and conservation over volume to turn natural tourism into sustainable wealth.
• IHG signs agreement for voco Vrindavan hotel opening Q1 2031 India · IHG partners with Vrindam Developers for 130-key voco hotel in Vrindavan, India.
• IHG Signs Agreement for First Hotel Indigo in Yogyakarta to Open in 2029 · IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal for its first Hotel Indigo in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, scheduled to open in 2029.
• Minor Hotels Partners with Sobha for 2030 UAE Island Resort · Minor Hotels signs agreement with Sobha Al Siniya FZC for a 125-key resort opening in 2030.
• Unions Reach Decades-High Approval; Employers Face Six New Labor Strategies · With union approval at a 71% high, employers must adopt six strategic steps to mitigate organizing risks.
• HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin: Week Ending October 2, 2026 · HVS reports major European hotel acquisitions by Art-Invest, Patrizia, Whitbread, and others across Germany, France, and the UK.
• HVS Bulletin: YTL/BlackRock Acquire Capri by Fraser; One REIT Buys Okinawa Resort · HVS Asia Pacific bulletin reports major hotel acquisitions in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
• Minor Hotels Launches Life Longevity Wellness Brand · Minor Hotels introduces Life Longevity, a wellness brand spanning resort, urban, and residential formats.
• Downtown Dallas Hotels Navigate Transition Ahead Of 2030 Convention Center Opening · Downtown Dallas hotels face near-term headwinds with projected long-term growth after 2030.
• Hotel Leaders Finalize 2026 Hospitality Show Center Stage Program · The Hospitality Show 2026 will host executive sessions on AI, loyalty, profitability in Miami.