hotel news

Evermore Orlando Resort and Conrad Orlando have introduced new curated family experiences, including commemorative tree planting and private cruises, to capture the growing multi-generational travel market in Florida.

A University of Montana BBER study reveals that short-term rentals (STRs) pumped over $755 million into the state economy in 2025, significantly impacting GDP and local employment.

Digital travel spending in Southeast Asia rose 13.3% in 2026, driven by a massive shift toward domestic tourism and intra-ASEAN travel across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Rocco Forte Hotels has completed extensive refurbishments of Hotel Savoy in Florence and Hotel de Russie in Rome, integrating Italian craftsmanship and local heritage into luxury hospitality.

Morocco announces a massive hospitality expansion adding 60,000 hotel beds and a $20 billion infrastructure surge to prepare for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

METT Singapore and Song Saa Private Island have partnered to launch a luxury two-nation escape, combining urban wellness in Singapore with a secluded retreat in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago.

Marriott International has expanded its Canadian footprint by launching the first City Express by Marriott hotel in Port Hope, Ontario, targeting modern travelers on the Highway 401 corridor.

K9 Resorts is bringing high-end dog boarding and daycare to Troy, Michigan, with a new 10,500 square foot luxury pet hotel opening in Fall 2026.

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its luxury footprint with the opening of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai, a nature-centric wellness retreat featuring 229 rooms and immersive dining in the Fengxian district.

Beaches Resorts introduces Fall Fam Jam 2026, featuring multi-generational music events, KIDZ BOP concerts, and toddler techno at Beaches Turks & Caicos and Beaches Negril from September to October.

Thailand's hospitality sector faces a severe downturn in 2026, with hotel occupancy falling to 52% as geopolitical tensions and rising airfares deter European travelers.

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto has achieved the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown, marking a significant milestone for luxury hospitality in Canada's largest city.