Hotel Industry News

A Berlin court ruling enables hotels to pursue compensation claims against Booking.com for certain contractual disputes.

Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity intensifies scrutiny of AI&generated answers and data sourcing, with knock&on effects for how travel demand is identified and directed online.

The 82&key Staybridge Suites Lubbock & University Area is available for acquisition, with potential for operational improvements and a new 12&year franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) upon completion of a property improvement plan.

Executives at a CBRE roundtable outlined how shifting demand patterns are reshaping the Caribbean and Latin American lodging market, with mid&priced properties facing headwinds. At the same time, luxury, all&inclusive, and branded residential projects continue to expand.

New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months in several years in November 2025.

Houston hotel submarkets showed nominal revenue gains in recent periods, but adjustments for inflation reveal more modest real&dollar growth.

The latest U.S. employment figures indicate a slowing national labor market and rising unemployment, providing new context for the hotel industry as it enters 2026.

Greg Duff discusses managing contracts, compliance, and AI challenges as key risk factors for the hotel industry in 2026.

Whitbread has obtained planning permission to convert Dorset House in Southwark, London, into a 421&room hub by Premier Inn hotel.

Marriott International has announced the signing of 100 agreements for City Express by Marriott properties in the United States and Canada, with six already opened in 2025 and four more expected by year&end.

TravelBoom has been named the 2025 Digital Hotel Marketing Solution of the Year by Travel & Hospitality Tech.

If your property is listed on Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, or similar platforms, your ranking on those sites matters more than almost anything else.

Hilton is expanding its lifestyle hotel offerings in Türkiye with the introduction of the Canopy by Hilton brand, which will open two new hotels in Istanbul and Izmir this month.

The Hilton Milwaukee has completed a $42 million renovation, updating its lobby, meeting spaces, and guest rooms.

The Ashes Tour significantly boosted hotel occupancy and revenue in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide, with record&breaking figures.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Studios Huntsville in Alabama, marking the expansion of its upper&midscale extended&stay brand.

American Express Global Business Travel’s 15th Global Meetings & Events Forecast reports 85% of meeting professionals are optimistic about 2026, with in&person formats now the norm and “memorable attendee experiences” the top priority for a second year.

Airbnb, Inc. is experiencing financial and strategic uncertainty, characterized by slowing revenue growth and declining margins. The company's recent pivot toward social connections, experiences, and artificial intelligence (AI) raises concerns among investors about the sustainability of its current valuation, which remains higher than that of its industry peers.

Banyan Group has opened Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a bamboo&structured wellness resort in Vietnam's Lao Cai Province.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Avantika by the Ganges, a 43&key hotel under the IHCL SeleQtions brand in Varanasi.

Trip.com Group has unveiled its predictions for the top travel trends of 2026, highlighting a surge in entertainment&led travel, growing interest in destinations such as China and Türkiye, and an increased focus on sustainable transportation options.

Balfour Miami Beach has become a part of Wyndham's Registry Collection Hotels, expanding the brand's portfolio in the luxury segment.

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its Essentials portfolio with new hotel deals and openings, including a Hyatt Studios hotel in Huntsville, Alabama, and appointing Jason Ballard as Global Brand Leader for the portfolio.

Hilton has signed an agreement to open AMARIS Grace Bay, a new LXR Hotels & Resorts property, in Turks and Caicos by 2028.

For years, Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) has been treated as the gold standard for evaluating hotel marketing performance. But as traveler behavior evolves and the planning journey becomes longer and more complex, it’s clear that ROAS no longer tells the full story. A more strategic, full&funnel approach is needed. One that aligns marketing, revenue management, and sales around shared goals and long&term growth.  

The final work week of the year has a distinct rhythm. Calendars thin out, inboxes slow just enough to create breathing room, and the urgency that defined much of the year gives way to reflection. It is one of the few moments when the lodging industry can step back from daily execution, absorb what has actually unfolded, and consider what the approach of a new year may hold.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, Holiday Inn introduced a commemorative brand book featuring stories from guests, employees, and hotel owners. This book will be available in Holiday Inn properties across Greater China.

According to GlobalData, the market is projected to grow at a 50.6% compound annual growth rate from 2024 to 2029, reaching $45.4 billion.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality to open a 67&room Kimpton hotel in Marrakech by late 2026.