The Junk Fee Crackdown and Its Impact on Online Travel Agencies – Image Credit Unsplash    Excerpt from AInvest Booking Holdings’ $9.5M Texas settlement over hidden fees highlights a regulatory shift toward upfront pricing transparency in online travel. The FTC’s 2025 Junk Fees Rule bans drip pricing, requiring all mandatory fees to be disclosed […]

CBRE reports hotel occupancy trends varied across the markets, with supply growth continuing to drag down Auckland occupancy rates. – Image Credit Unsplash    CBRE reports hotel occupancy trends varied across the markets, with supply growth continuing to drag down Auckland occupancy rates, whilst demand growth in Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown saw occupancy rates improve. Wellington’s […]

Ava Hotel – Image Credit Hilton    The Ava Hotel has opened in Paso Robles, California, as the town’s first lifestyle branded hotel, offering 151 rooms and various amenities. The Ava Hotel, part of the Hilton Curio Collection, has opened in Paso Robles, California. Located in the heart of downtown, the hotel offers 151 guest rooms […]

Hotel Development Opportunity in Central London Southbank Area – Image Credit JLL    Location and Description The properties at 22 and 24 Southwark Bridge Road are located in the Southbank area of London, near London Bridge and Borough Market. The existing buildings comprise 79,431 square feet of net internal area (NIA) and 108,830 square feet of […]

The Five W’s of the Travel Experience Transformation – By Martin Cowen – Image Credit Unsplash+    In this article, Contributing Editor Martin Cowen examines the ongoing transformation of the travel industry, shaped by the personal journeys of travelers, the rise of transformative technologies, and significant global changes. As demand for travel continues to climb, ongoing […]

Rendering of Rosewood Calistoga – Image Credit Rosewood Hotels    Rosewood Hotels & Resorts plans to open Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Residences Calistoga in Napa Valley in 2027. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced the development of Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Residences Calistoga, scheduled to open in 2027. The project will be located on a 118-acre […]

erspective and site location of Hotel101-Phnom Penh, Cambodia set to have approx. 700 rooms and 30 floors – Image Credit Hotel101    Hotel101 Global has entered into agreements with Canopy Sands Development to construct two hotel projects in Cambodia and scheduled to be completed by 2028. The developments will be located in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, […]

Guestroom at the Angsana Zhoushan – Image Credit Banyan Group    Banyan Group has opened two new hotels, Angsana Zhoushan and Homm Wenzhou Nanxijiang, in Zhejiang Province, increasing its total to 36 operating hotels in China. Banyan Group has announced the opening of two new hotels in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China. The new properties, Angsana Zhoushan […]

Booking.com Settles $9.5 Million Lawsuit Over Hidden Hotel Fees in Texas    Booking Holdings, parent of Booking.com, agrees to a $9.5 million settlement with Texas over undisclosed hotel fees, marking the largest case of its kind in the U.S. The settlement mandates upfront disclosure of all mandatory fees, aligning with federal efforts to standardize […]

Radisson Individuals Opens Cavalieri Art Hotel in Malta    Radisson Individuals has opened the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian’s, Malta, marking its debut in the country. Radisson Individuals has announced the opening of the Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian’s, Malta. This development marks the brand’s entry into the Maltese market. The hotel is located […]