Having built its presence across emerging business, leisure and pilgrimage destinations, Cygnett is entering its next phase of growth with a development pipeline of 55 hotels and resorts comprising approximately 3,750 keys. The company is targeting a portfolio exceeding 10,000 keys by 2031, supported by new hotel openings, brand diversification and expansion into high-potential markets, said a release.Having built its presence across emerging business, leisure and pilgrimage destinations, Cygnett is entering its next phase of growth with a development pipeline of 55 hotels and resorts comprising approximately 3,750 keys. The company is targeting a portfolio exceeding 10,000 keys by 2031,...
The article argues that hotels obsessively yield room inventory but ignore sales team hours, introducing a “Cost Per Selling Hour” metric to expose the true cost of administrative time drain.The article argues that hotels obsessively yield room inventory but ignore sales team hours, introducing a “Cost Per Selling Hour” metric to expose the true cost of administrative time drain.
The article argues hoteliers should evaluate tech on operational value, hidden costs, and long-term fit rather than upfront pricing, citing Amadeus and Hilton research.The article argues hoteliers should evaluate tech on operational value, hidden costs, and long-term fit rather than upfront pricing, citing Amadeus and Hilton research.
WTTC and Oxford Economics launched three new indices covering 184 economies, measuring tourism by economic power, environmental efficiency, and employment opportunity rather than visitor numbers alone.WTTC and Oxford Economics launched three new indices covering 184 economies, measuring tourism by economic power, environmental efficiency, and employment opportunity rather than visitor numbers alone.
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 9.7% year-over-year for the week ending 31 October, with Tampa and New Orleans leading Top 25 Markets gains driven by the World Series and major conferences.U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 9.7% year-over-year for the week ending 31 October, with Tampa and New Orleans leading Top 25 Markets gains driven by the World Series and major conferences.
U.S. Travel Association projects an $11B drop in inflation-adjusted international visitor spending in 2026, with the U.S. share of global long-haul arrivals falling to 7.7% as France, Spain and Japan post double-digit gains.U.S. Travel Association projects an $11B drop in inflation-adjusted international visitor spending in 2026, with the U.S. share of global long-haul arrivals falling to 7.7% as France, Spain and Japan post double-digit gains.
Friday closed the week with an argument that younger guests still want luxury standards without the gatekeeping, and a hard look at whether hotel culture has caught up with harassment laws.Friday closed the week with an argument that younger guests still want luxury standards without the gatekeeping, and a hard look at whether hotel culture has caught up with harassment laws.
Domes Resorts will open three Greek properties under the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club brands in 2027, following its April 2026 acquisition of Casa Collective.Domes Resorts will open three Greek properties under the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club brands in 2027, following its April 2026 acquisition of Casa Collective.
In his new role, Reddy will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations, with a focus on menu development, culinary execution and maintaining consistency across its dining experiences. He will also lead the development of new culinary offerings while ensuring adherence to food safety standards, operational efficiencies and cost management practices. His approach combines creative menu planning with a strong understanding of guest preferences and the operational requirements of a high-volume hospitality environment, said a release.In his new role, Reddy will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations, with a focus on menu development, culinary execution and maintaining consistency across its dining experiences. He...
DarkLight Collection, a luxury dark-sky glamping brand with four US properties in development, selected Mews as its single operating system before opening, integrating PMS, revenue, housekeeping and smart room tech on one platform.DarkLight Collection, a luxury dark-sky glamping brand with four US properties in development, selected Mews as its single operating system before opening, integrating PMS, revenue, housekeeping and smart room tech on one platform.