Where long-haul travel once seemed self-evident, destinations closer to home have now become more popular. Dutch travellers increasingly opt for holidays within the country, a trend that particularly benefits holiday parks. This development is expanding: international visitors are also discovering the Netherlands as an attractive and accessible holiday destination. As a result, demand for holiday parks is growing rapidly, while the development of new parks has slowed in recent years and even risks coming to a halt. This puts pressure on the market: without new investments, there is a looming shortage of suitable holiday park accommodation.
Cloudbeds Reveals Shortlist for 2026 People’s Choice Award Ahead of Global Cloudbeds Collection Launch
San Diego, CA — December 4, 2025 — Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, announced the 15 finalists for its first Cloudbeds Collection People’s Choice Award, inviting travelers and hotel industry peers to vote for the most inspiring nominee.
Prague to Welcome IHG’s InterContinental Brand in Historic Old Town
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of InterContinental Prague – marking the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand’s eagerly anticipated return to the Czech capital city.
Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
Tourism reaffirmed its growing role in global climate action at COP30, building on the momentum from COP29. Over two dedicated Tourism Thematic Days (19–20 November), UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Brazil convened a broad range of tourism stakeholders to advance solutions for a low-carbon and climate-resilient tourism sector.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Introduces St. Regis Estates, Welcoming the World’s Most Storied Properties into the House of Astor
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today unveils St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates – rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities.
Tech won’t replace Service, But it can help us Recognize
Ask a hundred hoteliers what makes for great service, and you’ll hear all kinds of answers: personalization, warmth, staff, speed, amenities, technology, you name it. But if we had to reduce it to just one word, I’d argue it’s this: recognition.
Scaling Hospitality Through Automation with Alexander Limpert, Co-Founder & CEO of GuestReady and RentalReady
In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Alexander Limpert, Co-Founder and CEO of GuestReady and RentalReady, joins hosts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski to explore how technology, trust, and human connection intersect in the evolution of short-term rental and flexible living management.
Introducing Villa Timeo: A Sicilian Noble Residence Reenchanted by Laura Gonzalez Launches in Taormina
Honouring vibrant Sicilian heritage through a soft, contemporary lens, Villa Timeo is an exclusive 21 room residence reopening its doors in May 2026, following a sumptuous redesign by acclaimed interior designer Laura Gonzalez.
How Generative AI Commerce Will Upend the Hotel Booking Game?
The travel industry is standing at the edge of another seismic shift. Just as online travel agencies (OTAs) revolutionized hotel distribution two decades ago, a new player is emerging; not a company, but an algorithm. With ChatGPT now capable of completing real transactions, artificial intelligence is moving from inspiration to execution, transforming how travelers search, compare, and book their stays.
Aimbridge Hospitality Welcomes voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort to its Expanding Portfolio
Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s largest third-party hotel management company, is proud to welcome voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort by IHG as the newest addition to its rapidly growing All-Inclusive Division, launched in August 2025. Located in Port St. Lucie on Florida’s Treasure Coast, the 335-key resort is the first U.S. property in Aimbridge’s all-inclusive portfolio.

