Category: Recent News

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.

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, 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.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is set to expand its global portfolio with eight new luxury openings across key destinations. From a meticulously restored 19th century mansion in the cultural heart of Morocco to a contemporary boutique retreat in one of Mexico City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, these bold new additions showcase a diverse range of experiences. Each property invites travelers to connect meaningfully with its surroundings through distinctive design, authentic character, and a strong sense of place.

When Marriott International announced it would acquire the citizenM brand for $355 million in cash, the easy take was to call it “another lifestyle acquisition” in a long list of soft brands and hip logos.

Let’s be honest: most properties rely on OTAs to fill rooms.

The hospitality industry has a dangerous habit of gazing out the window while the house is leaking heat—and money. We are collectively obsessed with external wars: the battle for the customer interface, the fight for direct bookings, and now, the panic over the “AI Browser.”

In this month’s webcast, Doug presents his “Value Pyramid” sales model, which he uses in his training workshops for both transient and group/event sales staff to show participants how to move beyond renting “space and time.”

Amano Hotels has successfully deployed Flexkeeping’s Automated Services and Automated Cleanings tools across its portfolio of EU and UK properties. Embracing a modern, self-service guest experience with no traditional reception desks, Amano chose Flexkeeping to streamline operations, control quality, and support its commitment to sustainability.

As sustainability moves from a “nice-to-have” to a core expectation, some of the most innovative hotels and resorts are proving that green design can be deeply cultural, artistic, and locally rooted.