LE’s Q3 2026 report shows Latin America’s hotel pipeline at 783 projects/114,148 rooms, with early planning up 29% YOY and record highs in luxury, upper upscale, and conversions.LE’s Q3 2026 report shows Latin America’s hotel pipeline at 783 projects/114,148 rooms, with early planning up 29% YOY and record highs in luxury, upper upscale, and conversions.
The 66-key Tree of Life Amoravida, Goa, is a boutique resort set amidst green surroundings and the region’s natural landscape. Enjoy a selection of cuisines at Appetite, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant or unwind at Aura Bar, the open-to-sky rooftop terrace. The swimming pool invites lazy afternoons in the sunshine, while for those keen to keep up their routines, a well-equipped fitness centre is on hand. The resort offers indoor and outdoor venues for celebrations, social gatherings and special occasions, said a release.The 66-key Tree of Life Amoravida, Goa, is a boutique resort set amidst green surroundings and the region’s...
A hospitality consultant contrasts a neglectful limited-service hotel stay with an excellent lodge experience to argue that emotional connection, not systems or technology, drives guest loyalty and repeat revenue.A hospitality consultant contrasts a neglectful limited-service hotel stay with an excellent lodge experience to argue that emotional connection, not systems or technology, drives guest loyalty and repeat revenue.
Expedia Group’s Fall 2026 release adds 30+ AI-powered features across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, including natural language search, AI comparison tools, a voice agent, and flexible payment options.Expedia Group’s Fall 2026 release adds 30+ AI-powered features across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, including natural language search, AI comparison tools, a voice agent, and flexible payment options.
SuitePad launches the Phone Dock, combining its in-room tablet, charging dock, and a physical phone handset into one unit, available in analog and IP versions to fit existing hotel infrastructure.SuitePad launches the Phone Dock, combining its in-room tablet, charging dock, and a physical phone handset into one unit, available in analog and IP versions to fit existing hotel infrastructure.
At the 2nd edition of ET FoodXP 2026, food creators Kuljyoti Dhingra and Priyanka Kapoor, co-founder of Dillifoodies, discussed how authenticity, creative freedom and relatable storytelling are reshaping food marketing. The conversation highlighted the growing influence of recipe content on consumer habits, the importance of sustained brand collaborations and why human-led content can create stronger connections than conventional advertising.At the 2nd edition of ET FoodXP 2026, food creators Kuljyoti Dhingra and Priyanka Kapoor, co-founder of Dillifoodies, discussed how authenticity, creative freedom and relatable storytelling are reshaping food marketing. The conversation highlighted the growing influence of recipe content on consumer habits,...
Accor has selected IDeaS’ Optix BI solution as a referenced tool for its 5,800+ hotels globally, extending the existing partnership where IDeaS already serves as Accor’s revenue management system of record.Accor has selected IDeaS’ Optix BI solution as a referenced tool for its 5,800+ hotels globally, extending the existing partnership where IDeaS already serves as Accor’s revenue management system of record.
The 2026 WINiT Summit drew 200+ professionals to Fort Worth, TX, highlighting 1,300+ members across five chapters and a new CTM-partnered study on women’s safety in business travel.The 2026 WINiT Summit drew 200+ professionals to Fort Worth, TX, highlighting 1,300+ members across five chapters and a new CTM-partnered study on women’s safety in business travel.
BLLA’s 2026 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference drew international owners and operators to Westlake Village, covering guest experience, F&B sourcing, retail strategy, and AI visibility for independent hotels.BLLA’s 2026 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference drew international owners and operators to Westlake Village, covering guest experience, F&B sourcing, retail strategy, and AI visibility for independent hotels.
IHCL and Adani Airport Holdings sign an operating agreement for 8 hotels across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati, bringing IHCL to 25 airport hotels in India.IHCL and Adani Airport Holdings sign an operating agreement for 8 hotels across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati, bringing IHCL to 25 airport hotels in India.