Category: Recent News

Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, hosted the 23rd Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic in July of this year. This tournament, supported by over 30 partner sponsors, a fully sold-out field of golfers, and a dinner attended by over 175 guests raised valuable funds for two charities this year: the ALS Society of BC and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.

The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) convened its 2025 Annual Convention from November 20 to 22 in the vibrant cultural capital of Bangkok, Thailand. Under the inspiring theme “Leading with Purpose: Embracing a New Era,” the gathering brought together General Managers, owners, and distinguished industry leaders from across LHW’s global portfolio of more than 425 independent, luxury hotels. Over three days, participants explored the forces shaping the future of hospitality through immersive discussions, dynamic workshops, and forward-thinking case studies led by top experts.

AI adoption is happening in hotels, and hoteliers are confident about the future role for AI in hospitality. While there are barriers and challenges as businesses come to understand AI adoption, there are positive ways AI is being applied. Here are three key areas that will influence the future of your AI-powered Find, Book, and Grow strategy.

As hotels advance toward GSTC standards, procurement becomes more than purchasing, as it becomes governance. The section A1 and A2 set expectations for hotels to formalize responsible purchasing processes, ensure compliant suppliers, and maintain traceability. Section D2 further requires measurable, data-driven progress in reducing emissions, plastics, and waste.

WATG, the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design since 1945, spotlights five trends that will continue to evolve and shape Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry in 2026 and beyond.

MICE means money for hotels. But what industries are worth capitalizing on? With a fast-moving economy, hotels risk missing out if they don’t stay aware and agile. Here’s what hoteliers in London need to know about the state of MICE right now to define a Find, Book and Grow strategy that works.

G20 Leaders have recognized the contribution of tourism to shared prosperity and sustainability at the first Summit held in Africa under the Presidency of South Africa.

Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today released its annual Winter Travel Index revealing robust winter travel demand, with 60% of travelers planning trips and 45% indicating they’re traveling more this winter than last year. The comprehensive report shows a diverse mix of cold urban destinations and warm-weather escapes leading winter travel preferences.

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has named the GBTA Foundation, the cause-related arm of GBTA, a distinguished recipient of its 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category. This recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication and success in generating positive outcomes through its pioneering sustainable procurement tools and standards.

We’ve heard this promise before. The Internet was supposed to decentralize travel. Then came social media, metasearch, and the so-called “sharing economy.” Each new wave arrived with the same story: this time, hotels will finally connect directly with their guests again.