Hotels

Hotels.com has recently unveiled its list of the top 1% of hotels on its platform, aptly named the Perfect Somewheres 2024. This selection of over 700 hotels, with about 200 of them located in the United States, was meticulously chosen using Hotels.com’s proprietary guest-experience data. This data takes into account various factors such as traveler

Imagine a world where planning your travel itinerary is as easy as chatting with a knowledgeable friend. This vision became a reality with the introduction of Expedia’s new AI assistant, Romie. Designed to be a personal travel agent, concierge, and assistant all in one, Romie promises to revolutionize the way travelers plan their trips. Romie’s

European hotels have been turning away group business in favor of more lucrative FIT bookings, which can risk their reliable, long-term relationships with tour operators. This move could backfire if and when travel demand cools from its post-pandemic boom. According to Robert Cole, senior research analyst for lodging and leisure travel at Phocuswright, this shift

In a strategic move to further broaden its all-inclusive offerings, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has established a partnership with Decameron Hotels & Resorts based in Colombia. This collaboration brings nine midscale resorts into Wyndham’s all-inclusive portfolio, with four of them falling under the renowned Ramada brand. The partnership with Decameron Hotels & Resorts has resulted

Airbnb has recently introduced a new product category called Icons, which offers unique experiences such as living room performances by artists like Doja Cat and overnight stays hosted by Bollywood royalty Janhvi Kapoor in India. This article will delve into the significance of this new category and discuss how Airbnb has been impacted by global

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is gearing up to launch a portal for travel advisors in the fourth quarter of this year. The president of Preferred, Michelle Woodley, made the announcement during the Global Conference 2024. The portal is designed to be a user-friendly platform that will allow advisors to check rates, make bookings, and manage

Oahu is set to welcome its first adults-only hotel, Romer House Waikiki, on June 1. With 179 rooms, this new property is a sister hotel to the Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador. Located off Kuhio Avenue, Romer House Waikiki aims to pay tribute to Waikiki’s mid-century apartment architecture in its guestrooms and overall design. One

The much-awaited return of international visitors to the U.S. seems to be on the horizon after a long hiatus of four years. The recent International Pow Wow (IPW) conference held in Los Angeles provided a platform for destination marketers to share their optimism about the rebounding figures. However, the recovery is far from uniform across

The president and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corp., Mark Hoplamazian, expressed his optimism regarding the business travel sector during the company’s recent earnings call. Hoplamazian highlighted the impressive 6% year-over-year increase in systemwide first-quarter revenue from business-travel stays, with some segments experiencing even higher growth rates. He emphasized the strength of global business travel revenue,

The aftermath of Choice Hotel International’s unsuccessful attempt at a hostile takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is still resonating within the industry. During the recent earnings call, Choice CEO Patrick Pacious addressed the lingering question of whether they would consider revisiting the merger in the future. While he didn’t outright reject the idea, he

In a recent panel discussion at the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Global Conference 2024, travel advisors discussed the shifting trends in luxury travel. One key point that emerged from the discussion was the fact that high hotel rates are becoming a concern for travelers. Silvio Rebmann, CEO of Cube Travel, noted that there is a

Disney Cruise Line has been identified as a key player in Disney’s growth strategy, with CFO Hugh Johnston highlighting the “enormous” opportunities that lie ahead for the cruise business. Johnston emphasized the high guest satisfaction scores associated with Disney cruises, indicating a strong foundation for future success. With new ships such as the Disney Treasure

One prominent tour operator in Italy, Perillo Tours, has recently faced a significant challenge due to changing booking practices among hotels in the country. These hotels have started prioritizing direct bookings and focusing on individual travelers rather than accommodating group bookings from tour operators like Perillo Tours. This shift has forced Perillo Tours to seek

Ariane Gorin will be taking on the role of CEO at Expedia Group with a clear focus on accelerating growth and sharpening the company’s long-term strategy for its consumer-facing business. This is in response to the “a lot of turbulence” the company has experienced in recent years, as mentioned during the Q1 earnings call by

Universal Orlando Resort has recently unveiled exciting details about the addition of Super Nintendo World to its theme park lineup. This expansion, set to open next summer at Epic Universe, promises to offer guests a unique and interactive experience like never before. The themed world will consist of two main areas: Super Mario Land and

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Venetian Resort Las Vegas has announced a monumental $1.5 billion reinvestment project. This ambitious endeavor is set to be one of the largest and most costly hotel renovations in the history of the renowned casino-resort complex. Central to the project is the complete redesign of all 4,000 suites

Simon Cooper, a renowned figure in the hospitality industry, passed away on April 24 after battling leukemia. His career spanned across several prestigious organizations, leaving a lasting impact on the landscape of hospitality. Originally from England, Cooper kickstarted his hospitality journey when he moved to Canada in 1972. He joined Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts,

In celebration of Global Travel Advisor Day, Expedia Group is hosting a series of 16 events throughout the month of May for members of Expedia’s Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP). This initiative aims to update travel advisors on the latest features and enhancements within the program, highlighting the critical importance of this channel for Expedia