Category: Recent News

WorldHotels, a prestigious brand within the BWHSM Hotels global network, offers an exceptional portfolio of upscale and luxury hotels and resorts across four distinct collections: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Crafted, and WorldHotels Distinctive. WorldHotels Crafted, renowned for its bold design and creative experiences that captivate and inspire every guest, continues to grow its presence across North America and Europe with several new properties.

In 2025, wellness has fully transcended the boundaries of gyms, spas, and health retreats, emerging as a constant companion in every corner of our lives. As we embrace more mobile and flexible routines, wellness practices accompany us from the comfort of our homes to bustling city streets and tranquil natural landscapes. From airports and hotels, to the workplace, and even our daily commutes, we are living wellness.

Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing segments in the hospitality industry. From the pandemic’s impact on travelers to a heightened focus on mental health and increased attention to preventive care, many individuals are prioritizing self-care practices that promote holistic wellness — both in their everyday lives and while traveling. So much so that the wellness tourism market is forecasted to more than double between 2022 and 2027, with spending dramatically increasing from $651 billion in 2022 to $868 billion in 2023 with an expected spend to reach $1 trillion by the end of 2024.

The Postcard Cabins brand, formerly Getaway, a pioneer in the emerging outdoor accommodations sector, is pleased to announce its acquisition by Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR). This milestone marks an exciting step for Postcard Cabins as it continues to redefine how people experience the great outdoors, disconnect from daily life and find meaningful moments in nature.

Minor Hotels, in collaboration with Skift, has launched a powerful new trend report: “Asset Right: Rethinking the Balance Between Asset-Light and Heavy Strategies.” The report explores the future of hotel asset management, offering actionable insights for hospitality leaders navigating today’s dynamic market.

A new survey revealed that 91 per cent of hoteliers say costs have surged since the Autumn Budget, with six out of 10 reporting a hike of more than 20 per cent.

The hospitality industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies. Even three to five-star hotels, once known for their traditional approach, are adopting cutting-edge innovations to improve operations, enhance guest experiences, and gain a competitive edge. This article explores how AI can help reduce labor costs, improve service standards, boost guest service scores, and optimize cost control in the U.S. market. We also delve into real-world examples of hotels utilizing AI and the software tools they employ.

Lodging Interactive, a leading digital marketing and social media engagement solutions provider for the hospitality industry, has introduced a new Lost and Found service module within its Commingle Social Media Amplified service. The innovative feature empowers guests to report lost or misplaced items by streamlining a process that has long frustrated travelers and hotel staff.

For decades, the editors of Condé Nast Traveller have been compiling this annual compendium of hotels we’ve discovered, or fallen in love with all over again. We highlight them not only for their beauty, comfort, or impeccable service, but also because we’ve developed deeply emotional relationships with them: these are the hotels we recommend to our friends, that we tell stories about later. And this year, for the first time, we’re telling those same stories in video form, too. Below are the best hotels and resorts in the world, according to our editors.

ComOps, a leader in providing strategy and support for the hospitality and casino industries is excited to share the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has selected Sue Murphy as one of its “Top 25 Extraordinary Minds” for 2024. This is the 22nd year HSMAI has compiled the list, which annually recognizes exemplary achievement and leadership in hospitality sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution. Murphy will join an exclusive list when she is honored by HSMAI at a reception in New York City on February 18, 2025.