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Travel News A fire and ceiling collapse hit Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. Here’s what happened, how authorities responded, and what travellers with bookings should know now.
Travel News As wildfires intensify, insurers are rewarding hotels that harden their buildings. What this shift toward resilience-based pricing means for guests and trip planners.
Travel News Colliers has rehired Cornell graduate Ashwin Datta to its New York hospitality team. How this analyst role hints at hotel recovery, deal flow and new options for travellers.
Flights & Airlines New Asian flight connections, luxury hotels and fresh experiences are helping Adelaide step out of Sydney–Melbourne’s shadow and become a standalone trip.
Travel News Indian Q1 earnings from Wipro, Tech Mahindra, ITC Hotels, BHEL and others hint at how business travel, hotel demand and traveller wallets may shift this year.
Travel News From cancellation rules to reviews, here are six practical hotel booking tips and checks that quietly protect your time, money, and sanity on your next trip.
Travel News Los Angeles hotels were bracing for a World Cup flop, but a late rush of bookings has filled rooms and reshaped what travelers can expect during the tournament.
Experiences Tom Holland is staying at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai. A look at the hotel’s legend, its ultra-luxury suites, and what regular travellers can expect (or afford).
Travel News Explosions in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s Syria visit underline ongoing security risks. What this means for Damascus travel safety and hotels.
Travel News Hotel software firm Mews is cutting 15% of its staff and leaning into AI. Here’s what this restructuring could mean for hoteliers, frontline staff, and guests.
Travel News Saudi Arabia’s state fund is easing off direct tourism builds, and private investors are racing in with very different bets. How Saudi tourism investment will shape future trips.
Flights & Airlines From airfares to visas, small line items can quietly blow up a trip budget. Here are eight things Indian travellers should check before clicking “book”.
Travel News On Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island, luxury resort Regent Phu Quoc is rolling out rotating artist, wellness and culinary residencies aimed at travelers seeking slower, more immersive stays.
Travel News U.S. firm Noble Investment Group has quietly bought 149 hotels in 18 months, mostly extended‑stay. Here’s what that shift means for work trips and long visits.
Food French hospitality group Paris Society has opened Maison Revka and Gigi Rigolatto at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, adding two new high-end dining rooms to Turkey’s Aegean coast.
Travel News Accor is tying its loyalty program to H World’s 310 million members, giving Chinese travelers easier access to European hotels – and Europeans to China.
Travel News New research from GBTA and Radisson shows corporate travel managers are reshaping hotel sourcing strategies with AI tools, dynamic rates, and evolving procurement methods.
Travel News As franchise agreements expire, a growing number of hotel owners are choosing independence over the big-name flags, citing rising fees and shrinking returns.
Travel News The long-standing D.C. property enters Hilton's boutique brand with upgraded design and enhanced guest benefits while keeping its residential-style layout.
Travel News Rental Escapes adds luxury villas in London and Mallorca, targeting families and groups seeking private accommodation with personalised travel experiences.
Travel News Rove Hotels is moving into Saudi Arabia early to capture a structural shortage in mid-scale supply before Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup create an acute crunch.
Travel News Ten weeks of data show strong demand from business and leisure travelers, signaling a broader recovery beyond the World Cup boost.
Travel News Apple is expanding Wallet beyond payment cards and hotel keys, turning it into a dynamic trip dashboard with Disney as the first partner.
Travel News The 2026 edition of GUEXT in Madrid will expand its equipment and machinery segment, connecting manufacturers, distributors, and hospitality buyers.
Travel News Saudi Arabia's heritage destination is expanding its accommodation supply rapidly, betting on demand that already shows signs of momentum.
Travel News Marriott is entering the branded apartment rental market, with W Hotels debuting residential rental units in Cleveland in 2027 as part of its luxury expansion.
Marriott veteran Sander Looijen takes the helm in Vietnam after overseeing 22 properties in Bali, bringing two decades of Asia-Pacific leadership experience.
Travel News The 2026 World Cup is driving up hotel revenue per available room across host cities, though occupancy numbers are falling short of pre-tournament projections.
Travel News Zucchetti North America's new connector suite enables hotels to process real-time bookings directly through AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.
Travel News Fifty-one owners representing nearly 1,000 Marriott properties are demanding a larger cut of the company's co-branded credit card income.
Travel News The fitness-focused luxury brand is scaling from one Manhattan flagship to a global portfolio, hard-coding sleep as its core differentiator.
Travel News JW Marriott names Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its first Global Brand Ambassador, reflecting India's growing influence in luxury hospitality.
Travel News The deal consolidates hotel upsell technology into one shopping cart and shared data foundation, aiming to fix years of fragmented non-room revenue tools.
Travel News New AI-powered search tools are reshaping hotel discovery, leaving properties that don't optimize for conversational queries and rich data invisible to travelers.
Travel News The Sentosa property elevates guest stays through enhanced turndown rituals, personalised touches, and thoughtful details rooted in its colonial past.
Travel News Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia joins Hilton's Curio Collection with 36 rooms carved into ancient volcanic stone in Turkey's historic Ortahisar valley.
Travel News A decade-long battle to reduce dependence on Expedia and Booking.com cost the hotel industry dearly, but AI agents may rewrite the rules entirely.
Travel News Patricia Martín has been promoted to General Manager of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in Madrid after advancing through multiple roles within the property.
Travel News Anantara Downtown Dubai has named Manish Jha as General Manager, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the property.
Travel News Private villas are emerging as the preferred choice for families spanning multiple generations seeking space, privacy, and togetherness for celebrations and extended holidays.
Travel News Sun Siyam promotes and appoints three executives to oversee operations at its Maldives resorts, signaling fresh leadership at Iru Veli and Vilu Reef properties.
Travel News American hotel demand is climbing heading into summer, with bookings, room nights, and daily rates all up year-on-year, and September showing particularly strong momentum.
Travel News Vishwajeet Singh brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.
Travel News Highgate's acquisition of the New York Palace showcases how steady third-party management fees fund the risky business of buying and flipping distressed hotels.
Travel News Siringit Collection's newest camp brings low-impact luxury to Tarangire National Park with eight contemporary tented suites designed for East African safari.
Travel News The St. Regis brand arrives in London's Mayfair with 193 rooms, new dining, wellness facilities, and a contemporary art collection after a complete renovation.
Travel News Accor's AI strategy spans discovery, distribution, loyalty, and operations—but the boldest bet is using automation to free staff for genuine human connection.
Travel News The Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco has named Christophe Hilty as General Manager to oversee its pre-opening phase before its early 2027 debut.
Travel News Hotel operators across North America are waiting to see if soccer fans will drive a wave of spontaneous bookings as the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
Travel News Rome's FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is upgrading its public spaces and dining to transition from four-star to five-star luxury accommodation.
Travel News Forbes Travel Guide recognizes 37 hotel bars across 18 countries for exceptional cocktails, service, and guest experience in its 2026 list.
Travel News IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.
Travel News A new API integration between Mirai and STAAH enables real-time synchronization of rates, inventory, and availability for accommodation providers worldwide.
Travel News Japan's Hoshino Resorts built a profitable budget hotel model that rejects the usual playbook: OMO properties make money by pushing guests to explore the neighborhood.
Travel News Lighthouse's new AI assistant, Ernest, aims to simplify revenue and commercial decisions for hotels — if it can avoid becoming just another dashboard.