HVS U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2025 This research report is a benchmark for development cost across different hotel classes, with research and a compilation of development costs from actual hotel construction budgets, including an illustrated total development cost per room/per product type. INTRODUCTION In 2025, the national lodging market has continued to demonstrate resilient […]
Hilton Northampton has unveiled a new Wellness Suite as part of a £2.9m renovation aimed at enhancing guest facilities and wellbeing amenities. The semi-private suite includes a sauna, aromatherapy room, multi-sensory shower, relaxation area and two dry floatation systems. These are designed to support rest and recovery through a variety of thermal and sensory experiences. […]
The Beaumont Mayfair is set to open a new modern British restaurant, Rosi, in September, led by newly appointed culinary director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. The Mayfair hotel said Rosi marks “an exciting new chapter” in its dining offer, continuing the contemporary direction taken since chief executive Stuart Procter joined. Rosi will serve modern British dishes rooted […]
The Gailes Hotel and Spa in Irvine, Scotland, has announced the appointment of Brandy Rook as its first female PGA professional golfer to help promote the sport on the Ayrshire coast. Rook will be responsible for running “Ladies Do Golf” classes for beginners and experienced players, which will be held in a dedicated studio with […]
Decline in U.S. Hotel Construction Amid Economic Uncertainty – Image Credit Unsplash+
Hotel construction in the U.S. has decreased for the sixth month in a row, with a notable drop in the number of rooms under construction.
Economic uncertainty and rising construction costs are key factors influencing the slowdown in new hotel developments. […]
Choice Hotels CEO Pat Pacious on AI and the Future of Hospitality Technology – Image Credit Choice Hotels At the recent NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, Choice Hotels International President and CEO Patrick Pacious joined Oracle Hospitality SVP Laura Calin for a compelling conversation about how technology – especially AI – is reshaping the hospitality […]
What is GEO vs SEO and why it matters now – Image Credit Unsplash+ As AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude become the new search engines, a new kind of optimization is emerging: GEO — Generative Engine Optimization. Like traditional SEO targets Google, GEO focuses on making your content discoverable and usable by generative […]
Transforming a Mountain Resort into a Year-Round Destination – By Salomé Boitelle – Image Credit Unsplash+ The Impact of Climate Change on Ski Resorts: Why Must Winter Destinations Reinvent Themselves and Their Business Models Since decades now, global warming has led to reduced snow coverage, especially at low and medium altitudes, threatening the main activity […]
The Venice Times Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Pacini Group to rebrand The Venice Times as part of the Vignette Collection, with completion expected by the end of 2025. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a new agreement with Pacini Group to rebrand […]
Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz – Image Credit Accor Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz – Image Credit Accor MGallery Collection has announced the opening of the Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz in Biarritz, France. The hotel is located near the Côte des Basques and offers 149 rooms, including eight suites and 20 family rooms. The […]
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