– Image Credit Hilton    ‘Stay Like McLaren Racing’ suite at The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton – Image Credit Hilton    ‘Stay Like McLaren Racing’ suite at The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton – Image Credit Hilton    ‘Stay Like McLaren Racing’ suite at The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection […]

On Your Marks, Get Set: Maximize Special Events – By Rikki Cavanagh – Image Credit Unsplash+    The Formula 1 Montreal Grand Prix means a lot to me. When I was a little girl it meant I would be able to return all of the bottles and cans I found strewn about the campground my grandfather […]

Among the Top 25 Markets, St. Louis saw the largest occupancy increase (+11.1% to 64.5%). – Image Credit Unsplash    For the week ending May 31, 2025, U.S. hotels experienced a downturn in occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room.  While most markets struggled, St. Louis, New York City, and Los Angeles […]

Economic Pressures Shape Travel Choices in Germany, Sustainability Takes a Back Seat – Image Credit Unsplash+    The Germany travel market looks set for a strong summer in 2025. While there continues to be a difficult economy and the quality is getting higher, the market is cost bites hard. This comes as holidaymakers are less in tune with environmental […]

HSMAI Launches New Edition of Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM) Study Guide – Image Credit HSMAI    The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has released the 7th Edition of Hospitality Digital Marketing Essentials, the Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM) certification study guide—the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for hospitality professionals looking to deepen their […]

Has New AI Search Killed Traditional SEO? Here’s What Works Now in the New Reality – Image Credit Puzzle Partner    (aka…The New AI Search Algorithm Ate My Traffic – And Other Bedtime Stories for Marketers) Gratitude plays a central role in my life, and I’m deeply thankful for the privilege of working with remarkable clients. […]

The Hotels Network’s AI Receptionist KITT Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace    KITT now deploys on OCI and integrates with OPERA Cloud via OHIP, enabling real-time booking and fully automated voice reservation support for hotels The Hotels Network (THN), a leading provider of direct growth solutions for hotels and an Oracle partner, today announced KITT, THN’s […]

Rendering of voco hotel London – Waterloo and Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Palm Holdings, is set to expand its presence in London with the introduction of two new properties: voco London – Waterloo and Hotel Indigo & Suites […]

Rising Marketing Expenditures Among Online Travel Agencies in Q1 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash+    Online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, and Trip.com Group collectively increased their marketing spend to $4.5 billion in Q1 2025, continuing a trend of aggressive investment in brand and customer acquisition. These companies are diversifying […]

Crowne Plaza Katowice Hotel – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the upcoming opening of Crowne Plaza Katowice in Poland, set for 2026. IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Poland with the addition of a new hotel, Crowne Plaza Katowice, slated to open in 2026. This […]