How Task Force Marketing Helps Hotels Bridge Staffing Gaps – By Debbie Miller – Image Credit Unsplash+    The hospitality industry has long relied on task force professionals to fill leadership gaps in operations, finance, and revenue management. As we approach 2026, that same concept is gaining momentum within marketing and communications. It’s especially true in […]

Thompson Shanghai Expo Hotel – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Thompson Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in Asia. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the Thompson Shanghai Expo, the first Thompson Hotels brand location in Asia. The hotel is situated in Shanghai’s World Expo […]

Holiday Inn Express to Open Near Bagdogra Airport in 2028 – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to develop a 100-room Holiday Inn Express near Bagdogra International Airport, scheduled to open in 2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open Holiday Inn in Cairo’s Al Obour City – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Al Ashraaf Developments to open a 170-key Holiday Inn in Al Obour City, Cairo. IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with […]

Kuwait’s Hessah District – Image Credit Nobu Hospitality    Nobu Hospitality has partnered with United Real Estate Company and Dhaliliyah Company to develop its first serviced residences and restaurant in Kuwait, located in Hessah Plaza. Nobu Hospitality has announced a partnership with United Real Estate Company (URC) and Dhaliliyah Company to establish its first serviced residences […]

American Travelers Shift Focus to Authentic Experiences and Family Connections – Image Credit MMGY    In a notable shift from traditional travel preferences, American travelers are increasingly opting for authentic experiences and intimate family vacations over conventional holiday gatherings. According to MMGY’s latest study, travelers are prioritizing hands-on culinary activities and closer family interactions, reflecting a […]

Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts will manage the Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide, with plans to rebrand it as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide after refurbishment by late 2026. IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into an agreement with Ark Capital to manage the Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide, Australia. […]

Elysium Spa & Wellness House Opens at Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Panama – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Elysium Spa & Wellness House at Hotel La Compañía del Valle, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, in Panama’s El Valle de Antón. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened […]

New Study Reveals Persistent EU-US Productivity Gap, Calls for Increased Innovation Investmen – Image Credit Unsplash+    The European Employers’ Institute (EEI) has released a study revealing a persistent labour productivity gap between the EU and the US, driven by underinvestment in innovation and digitalization in core EU economies. As reported by HOTREC, an umbrella association […]

E-invoicing for Independent Hoteliers in Europe: What You Need to Know – Image Credit Lighthouse    Things are changing. Across Europe, electronic invoicing – also known as e-invoicing – is becoming the new norm, and for good reason. It’s faster, safer, more efficient, and soon it will be mandatory. Here’s what hoteliers need to know about […]