Today's Hotels Pulse
Hilton partners with ORIX to launch Conrad Kobe in Japan
Hilton has partnered with ORIX Real Estate to develop the Conrad Kobe, a luxury hotel slated to open in 2030 in Hyogo prefecture, Japan. The 136‑room property will occupy the upper floors of the Kobe City Hall Building No. 2 redevelopment and will expand the Conrad brand’s presence in the Kansai region.
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By the numbers: South Street Partners acquires Crystal Springs Resort
Mcdull Joins Star Voyager for Summer Family Cruises
StarCruises has partnered with Hong Kong’s beloved cartoon character Mcdull to launch a themed summer programme aboard the Star Voyager from July 15 to August 30, 2026. The Mcdull Summer Adventure at Sea offers musical productions, character meet‑and‑greets, themed dining and family workshops across two‑, three‑ and five‑night itineraries to destinations like Okinawa, Halong Bay and Xiamen. Early bookings before June 29 receive up to 30% off, and the third and fourth children travel free when sharing a stateroom. The initiative aims to attract families and boost summer occupancy.
Grand Hyatt Singapore Marks Anniversary With Stories of Orchard Heritage Tour
Grand Hyatt Singapore celebrates its 55th anniversary by launching “Stories of Orchard,” a curated walking tour co‑created with urban‑heritage specialist Yong Min Ho. The tour traces Orchard Road’s evolution from 19th‑century spice plantations to today’s retail hub, using the hotel as both...
Rixos Hotels Opens Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View in Hurghada, Egypt
Rixos Hotels has launched its second Hurghada resort, the Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, a five‑star ultra‑premium all‑inclusive property on the Red Sea coast. The 442‑room complex features smart‑room technology, suites up to 240 sqm, rooftop infinity pools and 17 private...
Europe’s Tourism Resilience Meets a New Summer Border Test
International tourism showed resilience in Q1 2026, with UN Tourism reporting a 2% year‑on‑year rise in global arrivals despite the Middle‑East conflict, soaring oil prices and air‑connectivity concerns. Europe remains the world’s largest tourism region, benefitting from travelers shifting away from disrupted...
Uzbekistan Seeks Tourism Boost Through New Tashkent Airport and New/Rebuilt Regional Ones
Uzbekistan is launching a new Tashkent international airport capable of handling 20 million passengers annually, double the current capacity, and plans to build or modernise 13 regional airports through public‑private partnerships. A consortium of Korea’s Incheon International Airport Corp., Japan’s Sojitz...
Iberia to Launch Toronto–Madrid Service on June 13
Iberia will launch a direct Toronto‑Madrid service on June 13, operating five flights per week and adding more than 37,000 seats for the summer season. The route targets the roughly 70,000 passengers who travel annually between the two cities and...
Subscribe to Accor+ Explorer for 2,000 Bonus Points — and Score Perks at Select Accor Hotels
Accor has launched a subscription hub that lets members purchase any of its four loyalty tiers, including the top‑tier Accor+ Explorer. The Explorer costs $249 annually and provides 30 Status Nights, two free nights in the Asia‑Pacific and UAE, up...
Frontex Warns EES Border Queues Could Persist for Another Two Years
The EU’s biometric Entry‑Exit System (EES) is expected to generate long border queues for up to two more years, according to Frontex deputy executive director Uku Särekanno. Travel groups warn that the delays could jeopardize roughly $45.4 billion in visitor spending...
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International Introduces ‘Local Favorites’ Breakfast Program
Sleep Inn, a Choice Hotels International brand, is rolling out a new "Local Favorites" breakfast program that adds a single regionally inspired menu item and a short community story to each property’s complimentary Morning Medley offering. The initiative includes optional...
About Time: United Will Update Polaris® Menus With Dishes From World-Renowned Chefs
United Airlines is revamping its Polaris business‑class catering by launching a partnership with Chef’s Table, the brand behind the Emmy‑winning Netflix series. Starting August 1, more than 30 new dishes crafted by 11 internationally recognized chefs will appear on select long‑haul...
Pyramid Global Opens Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells
Pyramid Global Hospitality launched Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells, the area’s first new‑build resort in over 20 years. The 208‑room property embraces a medieval fantasy theme, highlighted by a 70‑ft steel dragon sculpture and a castle‑like lobby. Amenities include the...
RIDHAAN Realty Group Purchases Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview South
RIDHAAN Realty Group has acquired the 75‑room Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview South in Crestview, Florida, for an undisclosed price. The off‑market transaction closed in just 86 days after DSH Hotel Advisors secured an exclusive listing. The hotel sits on...
First Look: St Regis London
St Regis London will launch later this year in Mayfair, occupying the former Westbury at Bond Street and Conduit Street. The 193‑room hotel, including 66 suites and new wellness suites, adds a 150 sqm penthouse terrace with 360‑degree city views. Chef Daniel...
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Where Does Lufthansa Fly The Airbus A380? The Complete 8-Route List [Map]
Lufthansa now runs a sub‑fleet of eight Airbus A380s, all based at Munich, after retiring six aircraft and ending Frankfurt operations in 2020. One superjumbo is being retrofitted to a 499‑seat business‑class configuration, while the remaining aircraft retain 509 seats. The...
Oman Bets on Tourism Growth with New Hotel Investments Amid Iran Uncertainty
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed two usufruct agreements worth over $31 million to develop a four‑star resort in Al Hamra and a five‑star hotel in Mirbat. The projects come as the Sultanate recorded 3.9 million international visitors in 2025 and rising...
'There Is Something Different About Conrad Maldives Rangali Island that Profoundly Shapes the Guest Experience'
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island blends ultra‑luxury with thoughtful design, featuring the world’s first undersea residence, Muraka, and the pioneering undersea restaurant Ithaa. The resort spans two guest islands connected by a bridge, offering distinct experiences for families and couples, while...
WSI to Launch Domestic Flights in October 2026
Western Sydney International (Nancy‑Bird Walton) Airport will begin domestic passenger service in October 2026, starting with Jetstar flights to Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. QantasLink will follow in March 2027, adding routes to Brisbane and Melbourne using Embraer E190...
Net Zero Hotels: Why Carbon Reduction Must Precede Carbon Trading
The hospitality sector must slash carbon emissions per room by 66% by 2030, a target driven by investors, regulators and guests. Experts warn that buying carbon credits alone violates the Science Based Targets initiative’s mitigation hierarchy; hotels must first cut...
A New Floating Marine Education Centre Launches in Mauritius
A converted catamaran, Ekol’o, has been launched as a floating marine education centre off Mauritius’ northern coast. Funded by the Attitude Foundation, the vessel offers guided snorkelling, workshops on sea turtles and humpback whales, and lets participants feed observations directly...
Business Dining Remains a Reliable Growth Engine
Dinova’s Spring 2026 State of Business Dining Report reveals that corporate diners are channeling roughly $250 billion—about 23% of total food‑away‑from‑home spend—into smaller, regional and independent restaurants, with 72% of the spend now flowing away from national chains. After a brief...
Not Just Travel Promotes Emma Holliday to Head of Trade
Not Just Travel has created a new Head of Trade position and promoted long‑time employee Emma Holliday to fill it. The role concentrates on land‑based holiday sales and will manage the company’s 45 key trade partners plus a wider network...
Made for Travel
Poland’s Port Polska programme is building a greenfield multimodal airport slated for 2032, linking air, high‑speed rail and road networks between Warsaw and Łódź. The hub will initially handle 34‑44 million passengers annually and feature an integrated cargo ecosystem with an...
KrisFlyer Adds Cruise Redemptions Through Arrivia Partnership
Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program has broadened its redemption catalog by partnering with arrivia to launch KrisFlyer Cruise. Members can now use miles – or a mix of miles and cash – to book any of more than 30,000 itineraries from...
IHG to Develop InterContinental Hotel in Mumbai’s Goregaon District
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Zon Hotels to develop InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon, a 350‑room luxury hotel slated to open in the first quarter of 2030. The property will include 70 suites, five dining venues, extensive event space,...
Norwegian Cruise Line Extends South Pacific Cruise Programme Through 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line announced an extension of its South Pacific cruise programme through 2027, adding new sailings on the Norwegian Spirit for 2026‑27. The itineraries range from eight to 13 days and visit Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, the Cook Islands,...
Bucketlistt Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Scale Experience Tourism Platform
Bucketlistt, an Indian curated experiences marketplace, secured a pre‑seed angel round of about $129,000, valuing the company at roughly $1.2 million post‑money. The funding, led by angels Arvind Choudhar, Aenik Shah, Kartik Khatri and Yash Mehta, will bolster technology, expand its...
Travel Trends: Do Not Disturb
Travelers are increasingly gravitating toward "quietcations," trips that prioritize silence and low‑noise environments. Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report shows 56% of travelers now actively seek meditation or silent retreats, while 28% plan intentional quiet moments even when traveling with companions. The...
John Bristowe to Lead Amora Hotel Brisbane as GM
John Bristowe has been appointed General Manager of Amora Hotel Brisbane, bringing more than two decades of hospitality experience across Australia and New Zealand. He most recently oversaw a national serviced‑apartment portfolio in an executive operational role. Bristowe also held senior...
MakeMyTrip Co-Founder on India IPO and the AI Question Investors Stopped Asking
MakeMyTrip, a Nasdaq‑listed Indian travel platform, is exploring a domestic IPO despite regulatory hurdles stemming from its Mauritius incorporation and India’s ban on dual listings. The company has merged redBus India into its Indian arm to streamline the structure and...
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 5 June 2026
European hotel M&A remained vigorous in the week to 5 June 2026, with five notable deals spanning the UK, Spain, Italy, France and Norfolk. Ares Management and EQ Group exited the 151‑room Novotel London Greenwich, a component of the £400 million (≈$508 million) portfolio...
More New York Passengers Now Choose United Over Delta, But It Hasn’t Won The Market Yet
United Airlines has edged ahead of Delta in total New York passenger counts, driven primarily by international traffic and its Newark hub. Delta, however, still leads the domestic segment and grew its overall 2023‑24 passenger volume, while United’s total fell slightly....
From Disjointed to Dynamic: A Framework View of Hotel Marketing Performance - By Kimberly Erwin
Kimberly Erwin of Lotus Marketing unveils a five‑stage framework to turn fragmented hotel marketing into a cohesive, performance‑driven system. The model moves from defining brand foundation through alignment, expression, immersion, and outreach, emphasizing strategic sequencing over isolated tactics. An accompanying...
NYC Hotels Poised for $465 Million Surge as Knicks Advance
New York City hospitality executives estimate a $465 million economic lift from the Knicks’ deep playoff run. The projected boost is expected to revive hotels, restaurants and related services that have struggled since the pandemic.
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This Tokyo Hotel Just Launched an Exclusive Dior-Inspired Stay—With Champagne, Chef-Made Meals, and a Private Dior Tour
The Palace Hotel Tokyo, ranked No. 1 in Tokyo by Travel + Leisure, has launched a limited‑edition Dior‑inspired stay called “A Touch of Dior at Palace Hotel Tokyo.” The package, available through March 2027, offers a private sedan transfer, a guided tour...
Tripadvisor Names Indonesia's G.H. Universal Hotel Top of 2026 Best‑of‑the‑Best Hotels
Tripadvisor announced its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards, naming Indonesia’s G.H. Universal Hotel the #1 Best‑of‑the‑Best hotel. The list, compiled from millions of reviews, also highlights properties in Brazil, Italy, the UK and the US, while the travel platform grapples with...
Vail Resorts Q3 FY2026 Earnings Show 7% Revenue Drop, Lowers FY EBITDA Guidance
Vail Resorts posted a 7% fall in resort revenue and a 9.5% dip in EBITDA for Q3 FY2026, prompting the company to lower its full‑year EBITDA guidance to $735‑$755 million. Management blamed unprecedented western U.S. snowfall deficits for the downturn...
The Most Interesting Thing Hoshino Resorts Is Doing Isn’t Luxury
Hoshino Resorts, famed for its ultra‑luxury Hoshinoya line, launched OMO in 2018 to target Japan’s business‑hotel segment. Rather than competing on price alone, OMO positions itself as a neighbourhood hotel that weaves local culture into design and service. The brand’s...
American Express to Open New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2026
American Express will launch its first proprietary Centurion Lounge in the Netherlands at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, slated for late 2026. The 6,000‑square‑foot lounge will sit between Concourses E and F on the non‑Schengen side, serving premium cardmembers on long‑haul and international flights....
The Buffet Paradox: Why Abundance Is Costing Hotels More
Hotel buffets generate significant food waste because kitchens overproduce to maintain a full, appealing spread. Industry research shows 8‑20% of purchased food is discarded, translating into hundreds of thousands of dollars in hidden costs for full‑service hotels, especially during large...
Folio Announces New Partnership with Meez
Folio, a hospitality financial operations platform, announced a partnership with meez, a recipe and kitchen operating system. The integration lets chefs and F&B teams plan recipes, manage ingredients, track margins, and place orders within a single interface. By linking procurement...
Lighthouse Launches AI Assistant for Hotel Commercial Teams
Lighthouse unveiled Ernest, an AI‑driven assistant that unifies revenue, marketing, sales and distribution data for hotel commercial teams. The tool pulls information from over 500 hospitality platforms, allowing users to ask natural‑language questions and act on answers without hopping between...
Delano Miami Beach Reopens, Blending Historic Glamour With Modern Luxury
Delano Miami Beach has reopened after a major renovation, preserving its Art Deco heritage while adding 171 redesigned rooms, poolside bungalows and penthouses. The U.S. debut of Paris Society introduces two acclaimed restaurants—Italian Gigi Rigolatto and Japanese Mimi Kakushi—alongside a...
SLH Expands Partnership with Mews
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has broadened its partnership with cloud‑based PMS provider Mews, extending the preferred‑partner status beyond Europe into the Americas and Asia‑Pacific. The collaboration, which began in 2023, already powers more than 50 SLH properties...
Costa Cruises Warns Guests They Could Face $70 Fee Over Buffet Rule
Costa Cruises announced that passengers who remove food from buffet or restaurant areas to cabins, pools, or lounges could be charged a €60 (approximately $70) cleaning fee. The policy, displayed on a limited number of sailings, restricts food transport to...
Serac Capital, WalshDupart Open Dual-Branded Marriott Property in Colorado
Serac Capital Partners and WalshDupart have opened a dual‑branded Marriott property in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, featuring 180 suites across SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites. Midas Hospitality manages the hotel, marking its first Rocky Mountain project. On opening day, the property...
Instawork Deploys Instacore Wearable to Capture Hotel Gig Workers’ Data
Instawork announced the rollout of Instacore, a five‑camera wearable system for its hotel gig workers, to collect real‑world footage for training robots. The move leverages its 10 million‑strong workforce and $150 million of funding to create a massive commercial data set for...
Air Zimbabwe Returns to London After 14 Years, Restoring a Vital Link to Zimbabwe
Air Zimbabwe will restart nonstop Harare‑London Gatwick flights on July 1 2026, ending a 14‑year absence from the UK market. The service, slated for several weekly frequencies, will likely use wide‑body aircraft such as a Boeing 767‑300ER or Airbus A330 variants, cutting travel time...
Uh Oh: Hilton Selling More Upgrades To Elite Members At Digital Check-In
Hilton Honors has launched a new "Upgrade at Digital Check‑In" feature that lets Gold, Diamond and Diamond Reserve members see both complimentary and paid upgrade options within the mobile app at check‑in. The rollout makes automated pre‑arrival upgrades visible and...
Canada Offers To Help Airlines Amid Jet Fuel Spike, And WestJet Is Furious
The Canadian government announced a targeted support package to cushion airlines from soaring jet fuel costs, including a four‑cent‑per‑liter excise tax suspension and a new Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience loan facility offering up to C$150 million (≈US$111 million) per carrier. WestJet...
Bohol Sets Framework for Sustainable Whale Shark Tourism
Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado signed the implementing rules for Bohol’s Enhanced Sustainable Marine Wildlife Interaction Ordinance, establishing a formal framework for whale‑shark tourism. The new IRR requires operators to secure provincial accreditation and meet defined sustainability standards. It aims to...