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Asian Hotels Navigate Uneven Post&Pandemic Recovery: F&B and MICE Sectors in Focus

While some regions like Southeast Asia have seen a robust rebound, others, including Hong Kong, Japan, and Mainland China, continue to face challenges. Global Asset Solutions explores the factors influencing these trends, including cost pressures, market reopening strategies, and evolving consumer preferences. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Spotlight Interview: François Morvan, General Manager at Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre

10.22.2025 Few properties embody the future of sustainable hospitality quite like the Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre, which ranks a one of Switzerland’s largest and most forward-thinking hospitality destinations, featuring 496 rooms, three restaurants and 37 meeting spaces. Under the leadership of François Morvan, the hotel has become a model for how technology and regenerative … [Read more...]

Resolute Road adds dual-brand Marriott property

Resolute Road Hospitality has entered into a management agreement with Live Wide Ventures to operate a new dual-brand Marriott property in Caldwell, ID. The project marks the start of a long-term strategic collaboration between the two companies and the first of several anticipated joint ventures. Currently under construction, the dual-brand property is scheduled to open in mid-2026 and will … [Read more...]

AHLA and Other Hotel Industry Associations Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.—More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging them to end the government shutdown. As the county enters the fourth week of the shutdown, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), its members, and allied organizations are asking Congressional leaders to … [Read more...]

AHLA Issues Statement on Study Highlighting Economic Impact of Denver’s Hotel Industry

DENVER, Colorado—A new ⁠economic impact report conducted by Oxford Economics details the economic impact of Denver’s hotel industry; the report found that hotels generate nearly $7 billion in economic activity, support 34,000 jobs, and contribute $1.1 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue. The new economic impact data also provided insight into how Denver hotels contribute to … [Read more...]

Is Egypt Safe To Travel? A Realistic Guide for 2026

Let’s get right to the big question: Is Egypt safe to travel? For the traveler that informed and prepared, the answer is yes, and it is an incredibly rewarding destination. We’ve explored the country ourselves multiple times and can tell you that standing before the Pyramids of Giza or wandering through the temples of Luxor is an experience that stays with you forever. But it’s also not a trip … [Read more...]

BWH Hotels names Chad Fletcher SVP, worldwide sales

BWH Hotels has appointed Chad Fletcher as its SVP, worldwide sales. Reporting to Larry Cuculic, president/CEO, BWH Hotels, Fletcher will oversee the company’s global sales organization, including business, group and leisure travel as well as hotel sales support. “Chad brings an incredible blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership that will help propel BWH Hotels through our next phase of … [Read more...]

Davidson expands management portfolio to Europe

Davidson Hospitality Group has expanded into Europe with the addition of Ragdale Hall Spa to the Davidson Resorts management portfolio. Set on 13 acres in the Leicestershire countryside in the U.K., the adults-only destination spa features 93 rooms and suites; four restaurants and bars; 11,400 sq. ft. of spa facilities, including 42 treatment rooms; six indoor pools; three fitness studios; two … [Read more...]

Noble opens StudioRes by Marriott Newnan

Noble Investment Group has opened StudioRes by Marriott Newnan in Newnan, GA. Purpose-built for extended stays, the 124-room hotel features studios with full kitchens and dedicated workspaces, complemented by 24-hour fitness and laundry facilities. Located near the town’s major employers and healthcare centers, the property meets the growing demand for flexible, brand-backed accommodations that … [Read more...]

Hilton hits record-high pipeline in Q3

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a record-high development pipeline of 515,400 rooms for the third quarter ending Sept. 30. Systemwide comparable RevPAR for the period declined 1.1%, on a currency-neutral basis, compared to the same period in 2024, due to modest occupancy and ADR declines. “Our third-quarter results continued to demonstrate the resilience of our business model, … [Read more...]

Hotel J Introduces a New, Immersive Wellbeing Focus

Just 25-minute boat ride from the center of Stockholm, Nacka Strand lies at the beginning of the city's picturesque archipelago. Life is unhurried, noise ebbs away and there are calming leafy views of Djurgården island across the water. This is the peaceful setting for Hotel J, a 19th-century seaside villa that has recently emerged after a refresh as a year-round wellbeing retreat, combining … [Read more...]

Tech connection: How innovation is redefining the guest experience

The latest Hotel Business Hot Topics session, “Modern Hospitality, Measurable Results: Using Tech to Drive Loyalty and Spend,” in partnership with DirecTV Hospitality, featured an insightful discussion between moderator Glenn Haussman, founder/host, No Vacancy Live podcast, and a panel of industry leaders on how technology platforms are changing the way hotels approach their guests’ … [Read more...]

Hot Topics—How tech can personalize the guest experience

As traveler expectations evolve and technology reshapes every touchpoint of the stay, hotel leaders are under pressure to make each interaction seamless, smart and satisfying. During a recent Hotel Business Hot Topics discussion, “Modern Hospitality, Measurable Results: Using Tech to Drive Loyalty and Spend,” in partnership with DirecTV Hospitality, a panel of industry experts explored how … [Read more...]

Investing in Salt Cay: Where Heritage Meets Opportunity

Salt Cay, one of Turks and Caicos’ most storied islands, stands as a living reminder of the nation’s salt-producing past—a place where charm, simplicity and history define the experience. As tourism across the islands continues to grow, Salt Cay offers a distinctive opportunity for investors interested in heritage-based hospitality that values preservation as much as innovation. The island’s … [Read more...]

Club Med updates on expansion

In its 75th year, the Club Med brand is pushing ahead with global expansion, not only building new resorts, but upgrading its existing portfolio.The company reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, with a 7% rise in business volume at its mountain resorts, supported by a 6% increase in average day rate. The group’s upscale properties, under its Exclusive Collection, also saw a … [Read more...]

Scandic to open Hamburg hotel 2028

Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease for its third hotel in downtown Hamburg, scheduled to open in 2028. The new hotel will form part of a major redevelopment around Hamburg’s central train station, transforming the area into a mixed-use neighborhood with offices, restaurants, event spaces, and hotels. It will feature up to 328 rooms and provide direct access to the city’s bus terminal and … [Read more...]