LTI’s 2026 ranking of 20 luxury hotel brands uses a 134-touchpoint algorithm with a max score of 4,792; Mandarin Oriental leads at 81.1%, followed by Oetker and Bulgari.LTI’s 2026 ranking of 20 luxury hotel brands uses a 134-touchpoint algorithm with a max score of 4,792; Mandarin Oriental leads at 81.1%, followed by Oetker and Bulgari.
HVS’s 16th annual US lodging tax study covers all 50 states and the 150 largest cities, finding more markets declining than growing in 2025 but broad RevPAR recovery through August 2026.HVS’s 16th annual US lodging tax study covers all 50 states and the 150 largest cities, finding more markets declining than growing in 2025 but broad RevPAR recovery through August 2026.
A PMS implementation expert argues that data readiness, not software selection, is the primary determinant of migration success, outlining a seven-step cleansing and validation framework.A PMS implementation expert argues that data readiness, not software selection, is the primary determinant of migration success, outlining a seven-step cleansing and validation framework.
Trip.com Group’s survey of 8,777 travellers across 29 markets finds 75% value sustainability, prompting the launch of My Travel Impact, an in-app dashboard consolidating sustainable hotel, flight and rail choices.Trip.com Group’s survey of 8,777 travellers across 29 markets finds 75% value sustainability, prompting the launch of My Travel Impact, an in-app dashboard consolidating sustainable hotel, flight and rail choices.
Meliá Hotels International won Best Practice in Employment Inclusion at Spain’s 9th Diversity and Inclusion Awards for a programme that has brought 100+ formerly unaccompanied migrant youth into its Canary Islands hotel workforce.Meliá Hotels International won Best Practice in Employment Inclusion at Spain’s 9th Diversity and Inclusion Awards for a programme that has brought 100+ formerly unaccompanied migrant youth into its Canary Islands hotel workforce.
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TRYBE’s 2026 benchmarking report, using data from 400+ businesses, finds US spas generate 4.5x more revenue per location than UK counterparts, with utilisation and packaging outweighing price as performance drivers.TRYBE’s 2026 benchmarking report, using data from 400+ businesses, finds US spas generate 4.5x more revenue per location than UK counterparts, with utilisation and packaging outweighing price as performance drivers.
Nestled amidst the forests and hills of Shimla, Cloud 7 Hotel The Forest Shimla is a premium lifestyle destination resort for the Himalayan region. The property will open with its thoughtfully designed suites and rooms offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, which will be followed by the addition of dedicated wellbeing suites, a destination spa, swimming pool and gym, two private cottages and nine additional luxury suites as part of a phased expansion, reflecting the property’s ambition to become one of Northern India’s leading lifestyle and wellness destinations, said a release.Nestled amidst the forests and hills of Shimla, Cloud 7...
Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have formalized a global partnership centered on four pillars: supporting local artisans, training hotel staff in heritage, hosting cultural events, and enabling guest donations via ALL Accor Charity.Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have formalized a global partnership centered on four pillars: supporting local artisans, training hotel staff in heritage, hosting cultural events, and enabling guest donations via ALL Accor Charity.
Canary Technologies, serving 20,000+ hotels in 125+ countries, was named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner based partly on customer references.Canary Technologies, serving 20,000+ hotels in 125+ countries, was named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner based partly on customer references.