Virtuoso® and Globetrender reveal Luxury Travel Trends to watch in 2025
LONDON (2nd October, 2024) – Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has partnered with travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender, to unveil the Luxury Travel Trend…
2024 Global Midyear Hotels Outlook
Executive Summary CBRE forecasts U.S. RevPAR growing by 1.2% in 2024, down from its earlier expectation of 2.0% growth. Despite the reduced full-year expectations, RevPAR growth is expected to improve…
The Hotelier’s Guide to Operational Excellence in 2025
Source: Otelier (formerly myDigitalOffice) By examining five key areas of hotel operations, this whitepaper serves as a comprehensive roadmap for hoteliers looking to thrive in a data-driven world. It highlights…
Upcoming HFTP Annual Convention Features Top Hotelier Panelists, Featured in New HFTP Academy Micro-certificate Program
A highlight of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals’ (HFTP®) upcoming Annual Convention is the session, “Navigating Challenges in 2025: How Hotel Owners and Management Companies Can Collaborate Successfully.” Speaking…
How Technology is Modernizing Hospitality Operations
The hospitality industry has changed a lot over the years. Labor shortages, rising guest expectations, and tightening budgets are the new norm. We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about…
Graduate by Hilton Opens First Alabama Hotel Steps from Auburn University
Graduate Auburn, AL offers 177 guest rooms, a reimagined War Eagle Supper Club, and Bo Jackson's Beans—named for the iconic All‑American athlete. Graduate by Hilton has opened its first Alabama…
Omni Hotels & Resorts Breaks Ground on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita
Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita — Photo by Omni Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita — Photo by Omni Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita —…
Hyatt Announces Plans for Two Hotels in Magna, Neom’s Luxury Coastal Destination
Park Hyatt and Andaz brands are set to debut in Jaumur, a cosmopolitan luxury marina community located in Magna on the stunning coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Redefining coastal…
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin
Ukrainian businessman acquires Hotel Ukraine from the Ukrainian State Ukrainian businessman Maksym Krippa has acquired the four-star, 363-room Hotel Ukraine in Kyiv, Ukraine, from the Ukrainian State, via its State…
Memorable Moments: Lessons from the World’s Northernmost Full-Service Hotel
As an academic, I am constantly looking out to match real-life applications with concepts. My recent trip to the world’s northernmost town of Longyearbyen has provided yet another academic cum…