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Article - MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites Lubbock in Lubbock, TX Listed for Sale - The property is located just south of US-82, within walking distance of the Buddy Holly Performing Arts and Sciences, and several restaurant and recreation area.
Article - Four Seasons to Operate Historic Park Gstaad Hotel Post-Renovation - The hotel is undergoing extensive renovations led by Squircle Capital under the design vision of Joseph Dirand. It is expected to reopen as The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons Hotel, in the 2026-2027 winter season.
Article - Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita to Undergo an Extensive Renovation - Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita announces an extensive seven-month-long enhancement project to transform the resort’s look and feel, building on its unique character and iconic location.
Article - Dusit International Expands in the Philippines with Two New Hotels - Dusit International has signed management agreements with IDC Prime to manage two new hotels in Northern Mindanao. These hotels will operate under the Dusit Princess brand.
Article - Whitbread to Open New Premier Inn at Belfast International Airport - Whitbread PLC, the UK-based hospitality company and owner of Premier Inn, has revealed plans to open an 81-room Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport.
Article - Marriott Hotels Opens New Hotel in Turkey's Cappadocia - Located near Göreme, the hotel is within easy reach of Cappadocia's key points of interest, including the Göreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Open-Air Museum, and the famed underground cities.
Article - How Event Layout Tools Enhance Collaboration With Your Venue and Your Clients - By Heather Apse - Event layout tools, also known as event diagramming or floorplan technology, have emerged as game-changers, transforming the way venues and clients work together. Let’s explore how these tools enhance collaboration and streamline the planning process.
Article - Lighthouse Wins HotelTechAwards for Fifth Consecutive Year, Accelerating Momentum After Recent Strategic Investment - Commercial platform maintains leadership across key categories following $370M investment by KKR
Article - Choice Hotels International Unveils Global Marketing Campaign Featuring Keegan-Michael Key - Choice Hotels International has launched a new marketing campaign called 'Check Into More,' featuring actor and writer Keegan-Michael Key.
Article - Bob W Expands Portfolio with Three New Properties in Munich - Bob W has announced the addition of three properties in central Munich to its portfolio. The properties, which H’Otello/H’Apato formerly operated, will be transformed into Bob W locations.
Article - HSMAI To Honor Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics With 4 Awards, Including Best of Category Adrian Award for Innovation and Search Marketing Strategy - Award winners to be celebrated in New York on February 18
Article - Mercure Opens Its First Hotel in Ankara, Turkey - The Mercure Ankara Kızılay Hotel is located in the bustling district of Kızılay, providing guests with easy access to the city’s popular attractions, shopping areas, cultural landmarks, and business district.
Article - Bay Area Travelers Paying More Due to Hotel Booking Site Discrepancies - A study conducted by the consumer watchdog group Which? Travel, discovered that eight out of ten hotel rooms were cheaper when booked directly through the hotel's website rather than third-party booking sites.
Article - Maximising Hotel Efficiency with Integrated EProcurement Solutions - By Johannes Vocke, CFO, Futurelog - Modern hospitality businesses who wish to remain competitive are constantly seeking new ways to enhance hotel operational efficiency and deliver exceptional guest experiences. However, traditional procurement processes often involve manual tasks, fragmented systems, and a lack of visibility, thus hindering efficiency and impacting the bottom line.
Article - IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Al Harithy Group to Launch Vignette Collection in Jeddah - Slated to be rebranded by late 2025, the 193-key property is situated on the Jeddah Corniche with views overlooking the Red Sea Coast.
Article - What is the WARN Act? What Employers Need to Know - The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide a 60-day notice before planned closings or mass layoffs. This law demands careful planning and communication to meet legal obligations and avoid liability.
Article - Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Cat Killer - By David Lund - Warning – this blog post talks about cruelty to cats. I in no way support this practice and I am not promoting the activity in any way. The purpose of this article is to tell a story around the financial controls for hotel paid outs. Even with the disclaimer I am pretty sure I’ll get some flack, but the story is worth it!
Article - Hyatt House Dallas Addison Hotel in Addison, TX Listed for Sale - Located close to Addison Airport, the Galleria Dallas, and 30 minutes north of the center of Dallas, the 132-room hotel receives business from a diverse population of both corporate and leisure segments.
Article - Global Hotel Industry Witnesses Strong Finish to 2024 with Promising Start in 2025 - Despite some fluctuations, the global hotel industry experienced notable revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in the closing weeks of 2024.
Article - SiteMinder Dominates at 2025 HotelTechAwards with Continued Leadership in ECommerce - For the third consecutive year, the hotel technology pioneer has taken home the title of ‘Best Hotel eCommerce Platform’ and, for the fourth straight year, the top Hoteliers Choice Award.
Article - The Rise of Extended Vacations: A Deeper Dive into the New American Travel Trend - The trend of Americans booking longer vacations is driven by a desire for cultural immersion, wellness retreats, cost-effective travel, mental health benefits, digital tools, and remote work.
Article - Radisson Hotel Group Launches Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The new property adds 310 rooms to the group's offerings in the country, including 84 executive rooms and suites.
Article - IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces New Holiday Inn in Puri, India - IHG Hotels & Resorts has agreed with Ananya Group (Prabhukrupa Estates & Properties) to establish a Holiday Inn hotel in Puri, a city in India. The hotel, with 100 rooms, is projected to open by late 2028.
Article - Proposed $570M Acquisition of CWT by Amex GBT Challenged by Department of Justice - The complaint alleges that the proposed $570 million transaction would harm competition for business travel management services for U.S. based global and multinational businesses. This would mark Amex GBT's fifth acquisition of another travel management company since 2018.
Article - Josh Dlabal Appointed as Director of Global Sales, Meetings and Events at Hard Rock International - Before this promotion, he served as the Director of Sales at Hard Rock Hotel New York since May 2023.
Article - Booking.com Customers Defrauded of £370k in Sophisticated Phishing Scam, Police Issue Warning - The criminals did not breach Booking.com's main system; instead, they targeted hotel and accommodation providers, subsequently tricking customers with deceptive emails and messages.
Article - Hotel Benchmarking Tool: A Buyer’s Guide for Hospitality Professionals - As revenue managers, it’s likely you are always on the hunt for strategies that can give both your revenue a boost and your hotel a competitive edge over similar properties in your market.
Article - Hospitality Procurement Trends: What's In and What's Out in 2025 - By Johannes Vocke, CFO, Futurelog - The hospitality industry is continuously evolving, significantly influencing operations and guest experiences. Comparing procurement trends in the hospitality industry from 2024 to 2025 shows that procurement is no longer just an operational task. It has become a crucial part of driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Article - First Hyatt Regency Hotel in Taiwan Opens Adjacent to Taoyuan Airport - The hotel is next to the MRT Airport Hotel Station (A14a) in Taoyuan, allowing guests easy access to and from the airport via the Taoyuan Metro Train.