Dominican Republic’s Tourism Sector to Contribute Over $21 Billion to Economy by 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash+ The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector is projected to contribute over $21 billion to the national economy by 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has projected that the […]
UK hotel transaction volumes reached approximately £1.59bn in the first half of 2025, a slower start than the previous year, but market activity remained encouraging, with signs pointing to a stronger second half, according to data from Savills. These muted levels of transactions in the first half were expected following an exceptionally high volume of […]
Fairfield by Marriott is set to launch its first UK hotel following Reserved Matters approval for a 142-bedroom site next to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The 142-bedroom midscale hotel will be built adjacent to the museum and Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) global headquarters, just off junction 12 of the M40. Construction is […]
STR Weekly Insights: U.S. Hotel Performance Stagnates Amid Shifting Travel Patterns – Most Major Countries Posted Positive Performance – Image Credit CoStar Overview of U.S. Hotel Performance In the final full week of June 2025, U.S. hotels experienced a mixed performance, characterized by strong weekend activity but offset by sluggish weekday performance. The overall revenue […]
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens in Canada’s Capital – Image Credit Hard Rock – Image Credit Hard Rock Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa opened on July 3, 2025, with a ceremony that included a guitar smash event. The $350 million development is the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada, located […]
Global Tourism Leaders to Convene in Rome for WTTC Summit – Image Credit WTTC Visit The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will hold its 25th Global Summit in Rome from September 28-30, 2023, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its 25th Global Summit will […]
MEININGER Hotels Unveils German Love for City Trips: Price, Cleanliness, and Location Emerge as Top Priorities – Image Credit Unsplash A recent survey conducted by MEININGER Hotels, in collaboration with the market research institute Appinio, explored the city travel habits of Germans. The survey, which included 2,101 participants aged 16 to 65, found that despite regional […]
Event Driven Tourism: How Festivals Impact the Hospitality Industry – By Joe Hanly – Image Credit Pexels Festival tourism plays a crucial role in driving hotel bookings, boosting occupancy rates, and generating powerful ripple effects across the tourism industry. From music festivals that drive foot traffic and spending to cultural festivals that honor local heritage […]
Portugal’s Travel & Tourism Sector Enters Golden Era – Image Credit WTTC 2025 set to match historic performance as sector builds on record-breaking 2024 New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to continue growing in 2025, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw […]
Hyatt Announces Strategic Leadership Transitions in EAME and Inclusive Collection Hyatt Hotels Corporation has made several leadership changes to align with its strategic focus on growth in the all-inclusive segment. Effective July 1, 2025, Marc Jacheet has taken on the role of Group President for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME). This appointment follows […]
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