Q Hotels achieved nearly 40% uplift in incremental revenue by training front office staff to upsell systematically at check-in.Q Hotels achieved nearly 40% uplift in incremental revenue by training front office staff to upsell systematically at check-in.
Thursday brought technology investment acceleration and market segmentation clarity. Survey of 400+ hotel tech leaders shows 82% expanding AI use in 2026, with 85% allocating at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools. Meanwhile, TakeUp research reveals 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments…Thursday brought technology investment acceleration and market segmentation clarity. Survey of 400+ hotel tech leaders shows 82% expanding AI use in 2026, with 85% allocating at least 5% of IT budgets to AI tools. Meanwhile, TakeUp research reveals 2026 travel demand remains strong but fragments…
Mews Creative Director argues hotels must define their emotional brand territory before visual design work to create authentic guest experiences.Mews Creative Director argues hotels must define their emotional brand territory before visual design work to create authentic guest experiences.
Elie Younes, executive vice president and global chief development officer at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), is bullish on India. With 200 properties already operational or under construction, RHG aims to hit 500 by 2030 through a mix of new openings, renovations, and strategic partnerships—featuring 10 percent resorts, 10 percent religious destinations, and a balanced business model of franchised and managed hotels.Elie Younes, executive vice president and global chief development officer at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), is bullish on India. With 200 properties already operational or under construction, RHG aims to hit 500 by 2030 through a mix of new openings,...
GCSTIMES designed wooden key cards with mountain peak silhouettes for alpine resorts, using sustainable materials and precision contouring.GCSTIMES designed wooden key cards with mountain peak silhouettes for alpine resorts, using sustainable materials and precision contouring.
The property will feature 50 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, banquet, meeting room, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. This addition reflects Lemon Tree Hotels’ continued focus on strengthening its presence across prominent leisure destinations, while complementing its established footprint in key urban centres. With 15 operational properties in the state and 14 more in the pipeline, including this signing, the company continues to deepen its presence in Maharashtra, one of India’s most dynamic hospitality markets, said a release.The property will feature 50 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, banquet, meeting room, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. This addition reflects Lemon Tree...
Garner’s rapid expansion includes a global pipeline of almost 80 hotels that will nearly double its reach in the coming years. With open or pipeline properties in 12 countries including India, Garner continues to welcome guests in more key markets around the world. The brand’s rising popularity among owners and developers stems from growing worldwide demand for conversion properties, which accounted for 52 percent of all IHG room openings in 2025. A competitive cost-per-key ratio, flexible design standards, reduced pre-opening costs and accelerated turnaround process likewise have fueled its rapid growth, with some properties completing high-quality conversions in a little...
Crescent takes over management of the 157-room historic Santa Fe property and plans strategic renovations to preserve its heritage.Crescent takes over management of the 157-room historic Santa Fe property and plans strategic renovations to preserve its heritage.
The property offers multiple room categories, including Deluxe, Superior and King rooms, along with valley-view options. Some rooms feature private balconies, jacuzzi or bathtub options, heated flooring, rainfall showers with heated seats, and 55-inch Smart TVs. The hotel also includes a glasshouse café overlooking the mountains, co-working spaces, a sunset-facing lawn, lift access, 24-hour security and gated parking.The property offers multiple room categories, including Deluxe, Superior and King rooms, along with valley-view options. Some rooms feature private balconies, jacuzzi or bathtub options, heated flooring, rainfall showers with heated seats, and 55-inch Smart TVs. The hotel also includes a glasshouse café...
Sets ambition to nearly double its growth pace in Mexico, IHG’s fifth largest market globally Sets ambition to nearly double its growth pace in Mexico, IHG’s fifth largest market globally