Scandic Announces New Scandic Go Hotel in Turku, Finland – Image Credit Scandic    Scandic is set to open a new 138-room Scandic Go hotel in Turku, Finland, with renovations starting in August 2025 and completion expected in the second half of 2026. Scandic has announced plans to expand its Scandic Go brand in Finland by […]

How Japan’s Vacant Akiya Houses Are Becoming Hospitality Businesses Written – By Dr Masaki Mori – Image Credit EHL Hospitality Business School    In Japan, “akiya” (空き家) refers to vacant homes that have been abandoned due to a growing phenomenon driven by demographic shifts and economic changes. Decades of low birth rates, rapid urbanization and an […]

Five Key Takeaways From the American Travel Sentiment Report – By Amir Eylon – Image Credit Unsplash+    As the traditional U.S. Summer Travel Season is in full swing, it is time to look at our monthly pulse check of American Travelers with WAVE 97 of Longwoods International’s ongoing American Travel Sentiment tracking study!  With AAA forecasting record […]

Image Credit McAfee    McAfee’s latest report highlights that young adults are more prone to falling victim to travel scams, despite efforts to research and avoid such pitfalls. A recent report by McAfee has shed light on the growing issue of travel scams, particularly affecting young adults. The 2025 Safer Summer Travel Report reveals that while […]

The Hotelier’s Guide to Stay Restrictions: Tips and Tactics from a Revenue Manager – Image Credit Lighthouse    As an independent hotelier, you’re always looking for ways to maximize revenue, without having to spend hours behind a desk and sacrificing guest experience. One tool that revenue managers and commercial strategists at larger hotels and chains have […]

At first glance, the hotel industry in the United States seems to be climbing back. Total revenue per available room (TRevPAR), gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR), and payroll per available room (PayPAR) have all posted year-over-year gains. But peel back the layers, adjust for inflation, and a different picture emerges—one where progress is […]

Guestroom at the Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca, marking the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Mallorca, Spain. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca, the first hotel under its Destination by Hyatt […]

Mumian Shaoxing Hotel – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the Mumian Shaoxing Hotel in Shaoxing City, China, as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in partnership with Shenzhen Yuen Kai Hotel Management Co., Ltd., has opened the Mumian Shaoxing Hotel in Shaoxing City, China. This […]

Dreams Rose Hall Resort & Spa | All-Inclusive Montego Bay, Jamaica Resort – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a definitive agreement to sell Playa’s owned real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion. The portfolio includes 15 all-inclusive resort properties located in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. The transaction is anticipated […]

HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Review June 2025 – Image Credit HVS    Visit Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry. Key highlights include: June 2025: In May 2025, the country’s average […]