Is your hotel website leveraging its highest converting ad placement?

When it comes to hotel websites, the home page hero image isn’t just decoration—it’s prime real estate. It’s the very first thing visitors see, and in most cases, it’s the most-clicked visual and call-to-action on the site. Homepage hero images are the single most seen image on your hotel website, making it the most impactful placement for promotional messaging. Simply put: if you want to grab attention and drive action, this is the spot.

Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet Announces Reopening Of Lodge Park, Megève

This December, Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet is delighted to announce the reopening of Lodge Park, unveiling a thoughtfully reimagined chapter for one of Megève’s most storied addresses, following a year-long transformation. At the heart of this renewal lies the debut of the Longevity Spa, the first of its kind in the region, dedicated to deep restoration and vitality. Evolving from 49 guest bedrooms into 28 sumptuous suites and rooms, this new era for Lodge Park marks a deliberate refinement that enhances privacy, intimacy and the art of alpine living.

Windsor Aughtry Completes $5 Million Renovations at Two Hotels, Enhancing the Guest Experience

Greenville based Windsor Aughtry Company, announces the completion of $5 million in renovations across two of its hotel properties: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke in Virginia and Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown in Louisiana. The projects were completed in partnership with longtime management company partner Hospitality America. This is the first SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in the Hospitality America portfolio, and it’s fourth Marriott brand.

HSMAI Foundation Releases Special Report on How Generative AI Is Transforming Executive Hiring in Hospitality

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation today released its newest special report, “How Generative AI is Reshaping Executive Hiring in Hospitality,” featuring new insights, industry benchmarks, and a case study from SearchWide Global. The report offers an in-depth look at how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating and redefining executive recruitment strategies across the hotel and travel industry, while providing guidance for leaders pursuing senior roles on navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

BCD releases 2026 business travel outlook

BCD Travel has released its next Travel Market Report dedicated to a 2026 Outlook on key risks and solutions, updates on the state of air travel pricing, hotel room rates and car rentals, and a summary of important sustainability trends. Key highlights from the report for corporate travel programs to consider include:

Mews and YouLend deliver €2 million in Flexible Financing to hotels across Europe and the US

Mews, the operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has announced that its embedded financing partnership with YouLend has provided nearly €2 million in funding to hotels across Europe and the US. With the partnership now live across multiple eligible markets, hotels can access flexible funding directly through the Mews platform. The latest addition of France completes the rollout, extending Flexible Financing to one of Europe’s most dynamic hospitality markets.

Skýra Retreat to Debut in December 2025: An Intimate Nordic Hideaway in Finnish Lapland

Skýra Retreat, an exclusive new destination in Lapland, is set to welcome its first guests in December 2025 on the shores of Lake Norvajärvi, just outside Rovaniemi, Finland. This intimate retreat invites guests to experience a new vision of luxury – one rooted in elemental design, Nordic heritage, and a pace of life guided by nature. With its carefully restored 1950s village schoolhouse at its heart and surrounded by ancient forests, Skýra Retreat offers the opportunity to slow down and reconnect, surrounded by the Arctic’s beauty.