Marc Dober – Image Credit Noble Investment Group    Noble Investment Group has appointed Marc Dober as Senior Director of Asset Management to enhance its institutional investment platform. Noble Investment Group announced the appointment of Marc Dober as Senior Director of Asset Management. This move is part of the firm’s strategy to expand its institutional investment […]

The Locals Are Revolting, But Do They Have a Point? – Image Credit Global Asset Solutions    Robert Walters, CIO, Global Asset Solutions, investigates the latest round of anti-tourism protests Last year saw the emergence of a new spectacle, with local residents in some major European tourist destinations undertaking very vocal protests against tourism, often armed […]

WITT and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) have introduced the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, a global framework aimed at integrating wellness practices into hotel operations. The standards, developed by the WITT Standards Advisory Committee, provide measurable benchmarks for hotels to enhance their wellness offerings. The Core Wellness Standards are based on over 100 certification […]

Americans Maintain Summer 2025 Travel Plans Despite Economic Pressures – Image Credit Unsplash+    Allianz Partners USA’s Vacation Confidence Index indicates that 75% of Americans prioritize annual vacations, with many planning to travel in 2025 despite financial constraints. Allianz Partners USA has released its 17th Annual Vacation Confidence Index, revealing that a significant portion of Americans […]

Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham – Image Credit Wyndham    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham, in Aalborg, Denmark, following a renovation. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Denmark with the opening of the Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham. The 16-story […]

Social Media for Independent Hotels: How To Compete with Big Brands – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    The Power of Social Media for Independent Hotels Social media has become a non-negotiable part of a modern hotel marketing strategy. For independent hotels, it’s a cost-effective and powerful way to increase brand visibility, build direct guest relationships, and […]

Mobile Event Management Made Simple: A Venue Manager’s Guide – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Tripleseat    You’re in the middle of a bustling event, a client calls with a last-minute menu change, and you’re nowhere near your desk. Your heart sinks. That moment of panic—the inability to access critical details or make instant updates—is […]

Google search results–both organic and paid-for–still play a crucial role in a successful direct booking strategy. With Travel Feeds in Search Ads, Google has given hoteliers another way to make their ads more effective and beat OTAs to crucial clicks.  Travel Feeds integrates live pricing information into Google search ads to provide hotels with a […]

Downloadable Guide: Data Silos – The Unraveling of the Hotel Guest Journey – Image Credit Unsplash    Visit What’s really costing you bookings and loyalty? You invest in jaw-dropping photos. Craft irresistible offers. Deliver top-tier service. But if your data lives in 12 different places and won’t talk to each other? That dreamy guest experience falls […]

Captain Duncan Holroyd – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons Yachts has appointed Captain Duncan Holroyd to its senior leadership team. Holroyd, a maritime professional with experience at Holland America Line, Carnival Corporation, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will support the final phases of outfitting and marine operations for the company’s first yacht, Four […]