Category: Recent News

The global wellness tourism sector has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the hospitality industry. By merging traditional tourism with health-centered activities, this sector addresses the growing demand for experiences that enhance well-being. Industry professionals must understand current trends and adopt forward-looking strategies to stay ahead of the competition.

Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, continues to execute its strategic growth across key global markets, expanding its iconic portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences while redefining experiential travel on land, at sea, and in the air. This growth is anchored in an approach that blends heritage with innovation as the company thoughtfully expands its offerings to meet the evolving needs of today’s luxury travellers.

Minor Hotels announces the upcoming debut of NH Collection in Spain’s Balearic Islands, with NH Collection Ibiza to launch in April. Sir Joan hotel in Ibiza, recently acquired by AX Partners, will undergo a refurbishment in line with NH Collection’s premium standards before relaunching under the new brand this spring.

Last week, Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated a highly symbolic dual ceremony, opening a new chapter for Orient Express Sailing Yachts.

As data from ibis reveals a third of people (31%) want to travel more in 2025 that they did in 2024 and 22% are prepared to spend more in travel this year, ibis is inviting travellers to ’Go get it’ with the ultimate travel inspiration – 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025. Partnering with travel trend experts Globetrender, ibis has identified the most exciting events, festivals, and cultural moments across the globe, inspiring travellers to explore new horizons, seize every opportunity, and experience life to the fullest.

ibis Styles, the economy brand where affordability meets unapologetically fun design, is delighted to announce the opening of ibis Styles İstanbul Kurtköy. Strategically situated at the crossroads of commerce and global transportation, the hotel offers a bold and creative haven for curious travelers seeking a seamless blend of comfort, affordability, and individuality.

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Imagine stepping into a luxury hotel where every detail of your dining experience is flawless, from the speed of service to the personalised touches that make every meal memorable. Behind this seamless operation lies advanced technology, redefining hospitality excellence. José Muiños Tabares de Nava, Director of Food and Beverage at Luxury Tenerife Hotels, has spearheaded a technological transformation at Royal River Hotel by implementing an innovative Point of Sale (POS) system. In this interview, José reveals how this upgrade has revolutionised operations, elevated guest satisfaction, and positioned the hotel for scalable growth.

U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) flatlined (-0.2%) for the week ending 25 January 2025 due to the MLK holiday, which was a week later this year. The past six weeks have oscillated with RevPAR changes varying by more than 15 percentage points (ppts) each week. The most recent week’s daily performance also included ups and downs, but mostly downs. Sunday produced a RevPAR increase of 34.4% due to the extended holiday weekend, but Monday through Wednesday RevPAR fell 7.4%, and the rest of the week was down 0.6%.

Hotel Property Management Groups (PMGs) have been a pillar of the hospitality business for decades. They bring expertise, operational efficiencies, and the greatest gift of all — taking on the day-to-day operational challenges of running a hotel.