Image Credit DoveHill    DoveHill has acquired the White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, with plans for targeted enhancements while maintaining the property’s character. DoveHill has announced the acquisition of the White Barn Inn, located in Kennebunk, Maine. The property, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, is known for its hospitality offerings, including a fine dining […]

Hotel Gabrielli Venice, Originally Opened in 1856    Starhotels has reopened Hotel Gabrielli in Venice as a 5-star property after completing extensive renovations. Starhotels has reopened Hotel Gabrielli in Venice as a 5-star hotel following a significant renovation. Located on Riva degli Schiavoni, the hotel is positioned near Piazza San Marco. The renovation focused on preserving […]

IHCL and Clarks Group Form Marketing and Distribution Partnership – Image Credit IHCL    IHCL has entered a marketing and distribution agreement with Clarks Group of Hotels, incorporating four Clarks properties into its SeleQtions brand. IHCL has announced a strategic marketing and distribution partnership with Clarks Group of Hotels. This agreement will see four Clarks hotels […]

EventCamp 2025, presented by Tripleseat, was more than just any conference; it was a premier gathering of nearly 500 forward-thinking hospitality professionals from the U.S. and beyond, a vibrant community dedicated to elevating the events industry. With over 50 sessions and featuring more than 40 speakers, the two-day event at the beautiful Encore Boston […]

Image Credit Palace Company    The Palace Company has commenced construction on Moon Palace The Grand – Montego Bay, a $700 million resort project in Jamaica. The Palace Company has started the construction of Moon Palace The Grand – Montego Bay, a new resort in Jamaica with an investment of $700 million. The groundbreaking event was […]

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Creating Property Performance Commentaries – Image Credit Unsplash+    Creating a great commentary for your owners and corporate is a monthly mainstay in almost every hotel. It can also be a large dose of drudgery. This article is about how you can create an effective system in your hotel to generate a […]

Cloudflare’s AI Block Exposes Travel Sector’s Data Challenges – Image Credit Unsplash    The travel industry faces significant challenges as outdated data structures hinder the effective use of AI, exacerbated by Cloudflare’s recent move to block AI crawlers. The intersection of travel and the internet dates back to 1995, when companies like PC Travel and Internet […]

Hospitality Sector Accounts for Over Half of UK Job Losses Since Budget – Image Credit UKHospitality    Nearly 89,000 jobs have been lost in the UK hospitality sector since the Budget last October, accounting for 53% of total job losses in the country. UKHospitality has released data indicating that the hospitality sector has experienced significant job […]

Aleph Hospitality to Manage 338-Room Hotel in Makkah – Image Credit Aleph Hospitality    Aleph Hospitality has signed a management agreement for the 338-room Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, marking its entry into the Makkah market. Aleph Hospitality has entered the Makkah market by signing a hotel management agreement with Diyar Al Khalidiyah […]

STR Weekly Insights: RevPAR Declines Persist in U.S. Hotels Amid Weak Summer Travel Season – Image Credit CoStar    Globally, RevPAR outside the U.S. increased by 4.2%, driven by ADR growth (+2.4%) and a 1.3 percentage point rise in occupancy. The U.S. hotel industry continues to face challenges as revenue per available room (RevPAR) remains lackluster, […]