Hotels face significant challenges in maintaining profitability due to opaque distribution and payment fees that add hidden costs to their operations. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2025
US Government Shutdown Creates Turbulence in Air Travel and Tourism Industry
The recent failure of US congressional lawmakers to agree on a new fiscal year spending package has resulted in a federal government shutdown, which could significantly disrupt air travel and tourism nationwide. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotels Must Rethink Their Marketing Mix: Leading Industry Consultants Interrogate Cendyn Performance Index & By Christina Leme
Operating in a crowded, consent&addled marketplace where AI is starting to bring real value, hotels can no longer ‘set and forget’ their marketing tools if they want a Find, Book and Grow strategy that works. Leading industry consultants from around the world share their perspectives on the Cendyn Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index 2025. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lubbock Southwest Listed for Sale
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lubbock Southwest is available for acquisition, offering a high&quality, limited&service hotel asset with significant upside potential. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The IRS Issues Its Proposed Regulation on 'No Tax on Tips' & By Brad Steele
In late September, the IRS issued its proposed regulation to help clarify the no tax on tips law. For our industry, the biggest question was how to deal with service charges and automatic gratuities added to a chit. The good news is we got that answer, and the regulation actually helps! Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
IHCL Opens New Taj Lalit Bagh Hotel in Udaipur, India
Indian Hotels Company has announced the opening of Taj Lalit Bagh in Udaipur, featuring 155 rooms and various amenities. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hilton Opens New Hotel on Mayo Clinic Campus in Jacksonville
Hilton has opened a new 252&room hotel on the Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
The Laurus Resort Debuts as The Luxury Collection's First Singapore Property
The Luxury Collection has opened The Laurus, its first resort in Singapore, located at Resorts World Sentosa. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Marriott Bonvoy Adds Trailborn Hotels & Resorts to New Outdoor Collection
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts has become a founding member of the new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, expanding its portfolio in key outdoor destinations across the United States. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hampton Inn & Suites Opens New Hotel in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The Hampton Inn & Suites Wheat Ridge Denver West opened on September 23, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Reno's Grand Sierra Resort Commences $1 Billion Redevelopment with Arena Construction
Grand Sierra Resort has started construction on a 10,000&seat arena as part of a $1 billion redevelopment project in Reno, Nevada. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Why Invest in Budgeting Software for Your Hotel?
In the hospitality industry, where margins are tight and market conditions shift quickly, budgeting isn’t just a back&office task—it’s a strategic advantage. Yet many hotels still rely on spreadsheets or outdated tools that make budgeting time&consuming, error&prone, and disconnected from real&time operations. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Ben Rowe Named CEO of KHP Capital Partners
Ben Rowe has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of KHP Capital Partners as part of a planned leadership transition. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Music Tourism Set to Skyrocket to USD 400.5 Billion by 2032
The global music tourism market is projected to reach approximately USD 400.5 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hilton Opens 9,000th Hotel with Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa
Hilton has opened its 9,000th hotel globally with the launch of the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa in Texas. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Westin New York Grand Central Secures $216 Million Refinancing
Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital have finalized a $216 million refinancing for the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Set to Revolutionize AI&generated Video Content, Says GlobalData
OpenAI’s recent launch of Sora 2, an advanced AI video generation model, has created significant buzz in the tech world in the last week of September. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
AHLA Foundation Awards More Than $700,000 in Academic Scholarships to 246 Students Nationwide
Financial Support Represents an Investment in the Future Leaders of the Hospitality Industry Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
a&o Hostels Acquires First London Hotel with Docklands Riverside Purchase
a&o Hostels has acquired the former DoubleTree by Hilton Docklands Riverside, marking its first hotel in London and third in the UK. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel General Managers Will Discuss Top Industry Issues at Oct. 29 Event
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today announced that its Hotel General Managers Panel this month will address key topics of interest to Washington area hoteliers, including evolving guest expectations, strategies for building resilient and motivated teams and innovations in operations, revenue optimization and guest experience. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hilton Announces Opening of 9,000th Hotel
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced it has reached the milestone of 9,000 hotels globally, representing nearly three openings per day since reaching 8,000 hotels in 2024. “Much like we make a promise to our guests to deliver reliable and friendly stays, we are committed to being owners’ partner of choice,” said Christian Charnaux, executive vice president and chief development officer, Hilton. … [Read more...]
Travel Outlook Launches Strong Voices: A Specialized Off&Site Contact Center for Casino Operations
Strong Voices sets a new standard for casino contact center services by combining advanced technology, decades of call&handling expertise, and a unique commitment to supporting tribal communities, and it does all of this affordably. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Two Dallas hotels change hands
Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of two Marriott-branded hotels in Dallas. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Medical/Market Center and the Courtyard Dallas Medical/Market Center were sold by the same institutional seller, with two local, affiliated buyer groups acquiring the assets. Located off I-35E, the hotels benefit from immediate access to some of Dallas’ most prominent demand … [Read more...]
Azul Hospitality to manage dual-branded Marriott property in Phoenix
Azul Hospitality Group has been selected to manage the under-construction dual-branded Marriott hotel at City North in Phoenix. The project, comprising the 142-room AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge and the 98-room Element by Westin Phoenix Desert Ridge, broke ground earlier this summer and is expected to open in January 2027. The new development is a joint venture between LaPour Partners … [Read more...]
Outrigger names Karen Kurosawa, director, ESG
Outrigger Hospitality Group has appointed Karen Kurosawa, director, environmental, social and governance (ESG). She joins the company from CDP Reporter Services in New York, where she served as an accounts manager advising Fortune 500 companies on environmental disclosure, emissions verification and alignment with leading frameworks including TCFD, GHG Protocol and SBTi. “ESG is not a side … [Read more...]
Crestline adds Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale at Talking Stick
Crestline Hotels & Resorts LLC has assumed management of the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, AZ. The hotel has 101 guestrooms and suites and 676 sq. ft. of meeting space. Guestrooms and suites feature Hampton Beds and soft seating, as well as in-room coffee makers, large-screen HDTV, and complimentary WiFi. Suites have added amenities including a sleeper … [Read more...]
The Luxury Collection Debuts in Singapore with the Unveiling of The Laurus, A Luxury Collection Resort – An Oasis of Unparalleled Luxury Creating a Home Away From Home
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand as the first property in Singapore. Situated in Singapore's first integrated resort - Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), guests are invited to embark on an extraordinary journey of … [Read more...]
InterContinental debuts in Hokkaido with the Opening of Sapporo’s first international luxury hotel, InterContinental Sapporo
InterContinental, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, continues its legacy of pioneering in new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, offering guests rich cultural discovery in one of Japan's most captivating destinations. Sapporo, located on Hokkaido - Japan's northernmost island - is renowned as a world-class winter resort destination with scenic … [Read more...]
Auberge Collection Debuts New Brand Identity
BETHESDA, Maryland—Auberge, a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, announced its new name: Auberge Collection. The more encompassing title reflects Auberge Collection’s growing collection of properties. From city hotels to beachfront properties, the new name highlights a broader scope for Auberge. “From the start, the Auberge name has been synonymous with rare luxury and … [Read more...]
Ventive acquires stake in Hilton Goa
Ventive Hospitality has announced plans to acquire a 76% stake in Soham Leisure Ventures, the owner of the Hilton Goa Resort, Candolim. The transaction is valued at approximately INR 320 crore and marks Ventive’s entry into Goa’s leisure hospitality market.The acquisition includes the operational 104-key resort and a 4-acre land parcel in Goa. The initial cash outlay of INR 120 crore secures the … [Read more...]