Accor Reports Q1 2025 Results
Accor reported Q1 2025 results. Highlights include: Revenue up 9.2 percent to €1,349 million RevPAR up 5 percent versus Q1 2024 Pipeline up 4.9 percent over the last 12 months Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor, said, “Accor has once again posted dynamic growth in its business this quarter, driven by continued strong demand. […]
Baymont by Wyndham Odessa University Area Hotel in Texas Listed for Sale
Baymont by Wyndham Odessa University Area – Image Credit HVS HVS Brokerage & Advisory lists an investment opportunity to acquire the 75-key Baymont by Wyndham Odessa—University Area, a hotel asset performing strongly in Texas. The property is strategically located near the University of Texas Permian Basin, Midland International Air & Space Port, and Downtown Odessa. […]
Hotel Kinsley Joins Global Design Hotels™ Collection and Debuts Assembly—A 450-Person Venue Fusing Culture, Art, and Community in Kingston, NY
Hotel Kinsley, Kingston’s first destination hotel, has officially joined the global Design Hotels™ collection—a curated network of independent properties known for bold design, local connection, and immersive guest experiences. As a member of Design Hotels™, Hotel Kinsley joins a global community of design-forward, culturally rooted stays that emphasize originality over uniformity. Guests can expect a […]
6 mistakes that destroy your hotel guest experience (and how to fix them)
Images by BookBoost It’s no secret that today guests are more demanding than ever and small missteps can quickly lead to disappointment. In this article, we’ll explore examples of bad guest experiences in hotels, what causes them, and how to improve the guest experience in hospitality with practical strategies you can implement right away. Remember: […]
Ascott brand reaches 17,400 units with latest signings
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, has reached 17,400 Ascott-branded units, both operational and in the pipeline, with 11 signings over the past 16 months across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Under its eponymous flagship brand Ascott, the company has expanded to more than 80 properties in 43 […]
UK Hoteliers Urged to Stay Agile Amidst Persistent Economic Headwinds
Patryk Luszcz, UK regional director at Profitroom, says hoteliers will need to stay agile in the face of continuing inflationary pressures in 2025. Luszcz said: “Hoteliers across the UK are having to contend with persistent pressures, including ongoing inflationary strain and National Insurance hikes reshaping the trading landscape as we move into Q2. “This coupled […]
Aimbridge Hospitality Selects Canary Technologies for Digital Tipping
SAN FRANCISCO, California—Aimbridge Hospitality has chosen Canary Technologies to enhance guest and associate experiences through Canary’s digital tipping solution. With a portfolio of more than 1,000 properties around the world, Aimbridge’s adoption of Canary’s digital tipping underscores the growing demand for modern, cashless solutions within hospitality. Canary’s digital tipping solution allows guests to tip hotel staff […]
Shinagawa’s Newest Hotel, ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay, Announces Grand Opening
Ana Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts The ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay, located in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, will open on April 24, 2025. The hotel features 132 rooms and amenities such as a Library Lounge and various banquet rooms. ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay, a new […]
Zélia Halkidiki Planned to Open in May
Zélia Halkidiki SA, the owners of Zélia Halkidiki, a five-star adults-only resort, have entered into a franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotel Corporation. With a planned opening under the Destination by Hyatt brand by the end of May, the resort will be the second Hyatt-affiliated resort operating in Greece, comprising 104 guestrooms and […]
Passalacqua as the World’s Best Hotel and Hospitality’s True Soul
What does it take to be recognized as the best hotel in the world? With the latest estimates putting it at around 187,000 properties worldwide, winning this distinction is, statistically speaking, more prestigious than the Academy Awards or nearly any other glamorous honor for other industries. While some may think its perfect service and glamorous […]