Booking.com’s 11th Annual Travel Predictions, drawn from 28,000+ travelers, identify group budget friction, personalized wellness, recovery-focused stays, and local cultural experiences as key drivers shaping 2027 guest expectations.Booking.com’s 11th Annual Travel Predictions, drawn from 28,000+ travelers, identify group budget friction, personalized wellness, recovery-focused stays, and local cultural experiences as key drivers shaping 2027 guest expectations.
The hotel announced recently that Pavitra Kumar has been elevated to the post of front office manager, he was earlier the assistant front office manager, while Khyatee Sood, who was assistant manager – learning & development, takes over as the new learning & development manager of the hotel, according to a release.The hotel announced recently that Pavitra Kumar has been elevated to the post of front office manager, he was earlier the assistant front office manager, while Khyatee Sood, who was assistant manager – learning & development, takes over as the new learning & development manager of the hotel, according...
Avalora appoints John Calcao as VP of Global Sales, bringing 25+ years of communications technology experience including a 433% sales growth track record at AudioCodes.Avalora appoints John Calcao as VP of Global Sales, bringing 25+ years of communications technology experience including a 433% sales growth track record at AudioCodes.
Expedia Group’s Autonomous Onboarding lets properties connect via existing PMS/channel manager software and go live in under 24 hours, with no duplicate data entry or separate workflows.Expedia Group’s Autonomous Onboarding lets properties connect via existing PMS/channel manager software and go live in under 24 hours, with no duplicate data entry or separate workflows.
Paathz founder Ayush Soota explains how the AI-powered hospitality hiring platform, which attracted 50,000 professionals in beta, replaces traditional CVs with structured profiles and hospitality-native matching.Paathz founder Ayush Soota explains how the AI-powered hospitality hiring platform, which attracted 50,000 professionals in beta, replaces traditional CVs with structured profiles and hospitality-native matching.
GHA adds Far East Hospitality’s 26 properties and 6,212 rooms across Singapore, Malaysia and Japan to its portfolio, with integration into GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme planned for early 2027.GHA adds Far East Hospitality’s 26 properties and 6,212 rooms across Singapore, Malaysia and Japan to its portfolio, with integration into GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme planned for early 2027.
The investment adds approximately 1,000 keys to an existing inventory of 2,300. The Group is targeting close to 20 management contracts over the next few years, supporting its asset-light growth strategy. The planned expansion will be funded through internal accruals and savings, reflecting the Group’s financial prudence and the significant reduction in interest costs achieved over the past two years, said a release.The investment adds approximately 1,000 keys to an existing inventory of 2,300. The Group is targeting close to 20 management contracts over the next few years, supporting its asset-light growth strategy. The planned expansion will be funded through...
Charlotte Weatherall, GM of Corinthia London since July 2025, shares lessons from her first year, including the TMT programme giving staff up to £200 to create spontaneous guest moments.Charlotte Weatherall, GM of Corinthia London since July 2025, shares lessons from her first year, including the TMT programme giving staff up to £200 to create spontaneous guest moments.
HVS forecasts strong fall 2026 U.S. hotel performance driven by ADR gains, with occupancy still ~2 points below 2019 norms, rising cap rates, and outsourced staffing becoming an industry norm.HVS forecasts strong fall 2026 U.S. hotel performance driven by ADR gains, with occupancy still ~2 points below 2019 norms, rising cap rates, and outsourced staffing becoming an industry norm.
HotelRunner hotels can now connect to Expedia Group in under 24 hours via Autonomous Onboarding, with existing rates and availability flowing automatically and no manual re-entry required.HotelRunner hotels can now connect to Expedia Group in under 24 hours via Autonomous Onboarding, with existing rates and availability flowing automatically and no manual re-entry required.