Houston and Las Vegas accounted for 32% of the total room demand decline among markets reporting losses. – Image Credit Unsplash    U.S. hotel performance in early June shows a decline in demand, with significant regional variations and potential risks in average daily rates. Current Performance Trends The U.S. hotel industry experienced a decline in performance […]

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof – Image Credit Hilton    Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof – Image Credit Hilton    Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened its first Canopy by Hilton hotel in South Africa, located in Cape Town’s Longkloof area, featuring 154 rooms and a new restaurant […]

The Dock 69°39 by Scandic – Image Credit Scandic    The Dock 69°39 by Scandic – Image Credit Scandic    The Dock 69°39 by Scandic – Image Credit Scandic    The Dock 69°39 by Scandic – Image Credit Scandic    Scandic has opened The Dock 69°39 by Scandic, a new hotel in Tromsø, adding 305 rooms to its existing […]

Rendering of the Novotel Victoria Falls Hotel – Image Credit Accor    Accor has announced plans to open a Novotel hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, marking the company’s entry into the Zimbabwean market. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will be located in the Eagle Heights precinct, overlooking the Masuwe River. The new development will […]

Edouard Lapasset – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Mandarin Oriental, Paris – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Mandarin Oriental announced the appointment of Edouard Lapasset as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, effective June 1, 2025. He continues his career at the rue Saint-Honoré property, where he has served as Hotel Manager since 2022. With nearly 20 […]

Susanne Hatje – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Globally experienced hotelier brings over 28 years of proven leadership ahead of the hotel’s rebranding under Mandarin Oriental in Q1 2026. The Conservatorium Hotel, located in the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant Museum Quarter, opened its doors in 2011 as the city’s first Modern Grand Hotel. Over the years, […]

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown – Image Credit JLL    The Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, a 162-room property, is now available for purchase, presenting a unique investment opportunity in a high-demand market. The Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, located in the heart of Baltimore, has been listed for sale. JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has been appointed as […]

Marriott Signs Agreement to Open Four City Express Hotels in El Salvador    Marriott International has signed an agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to open four City Express by Marriott properties in El Salvador, adding 440 rooms to the region. Marriott International has announced a new agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to introduce the […]

The AI Efficiency Trap: When Productivity Tools Create Perpetual Pressure – Image Credit Unsplash+    AI is boosting productivity, but that doesn’t guarantee better working conditions for humans, writes Wharton’s Cornelia Walther. The following article was written by Dr. Cornelia C. Walther, a visiting scholar at Wharton and director of global alliance POZE. A humanitarian practitioner who spent over […]

Super 8 by Wyndham Eagle Pass – Image Credit CBRE    The Super 8 by Wyndham Eagle Pass, strategically located near the U.S.-Mexico border, is now available for acquisition. This 131-room hotel presents a unique investment opportunity due to its prime location and diverse clientele, appealing to corporate and leisure segments. Lender-Approved Short Sale The Super […]