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Analysis of OpenAI’s Signals data reveals which markets and age groups use ChatGPT for information-seeking, with practical implications for hotels considering ChatGPT ad placements.Analysis of OpenAI’s Signals data reveals which markets and age groups use ChatGPT for information-seeking, with practical implications for hotels considering ChatGPT ad placements. 

Thursday brought a World Panel viewpoint on whether hotel websites are now the least important part of the customer journey, Expedia’s 30-plus AI features against Phocuswright’s finding that fewer than one in four European travelers trust AI travel results, and Ariela Goharik Kiradjian’s BLLA con…Thursday brought a World Panel viewpoint on whether hotel websites are now the least important part of the customer journey, Expedia’s 30-plus AI features against Phocuswright’s finding that fewer than one in four European travelers trust AI travel results, and Ariela Goharik Kiradjian’s BLLA con… 

Purple Palms Resort & Spa Coorg offers 78 rooms. It features two dining outlets: Elephants & Coffee, a multi-cuisine restaurant serving local and fusion flavours, with open-air and barbecue dining, and Banduk Bar, inspired by Coorg’s hunting heritage, offering premium spirits, signature cocktails and mocktails. Suitable for corporate conferences, wedding receptions and social celebrations, the resort’s 139 square metre Cherry Hall can accommodate up to 200 guests, said a release.Purple Palms Resort & Spa Coorg offers 78 rooms. It features two dining outlets: Elephants & Coffee, a multi-cuisine restaurant serving local and fusion flavours, with open-air and barbecue dining, and...

Anticipated to feature 120 contemporary guest rooms and suites, Le Méridien Rishikesh Resort & Spa will blend the brand’s signature mid-century, modern aesthetic with design elements inspired by Rishikesh’s rich cultural heritage, creating spaces that reflect the brand’s timeless style and the destination’s distinctive character. Plans for the resort include an all-day-dining restaurant, a lobby lounge, meeting and event spaces and recreational facilities including a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, kids club and an activity center, said a release.Anticipated to feature 120 contemporary guest rooms and suites, Le Méridien Rishikesh Resort & Spa will blend the brand’s signature mid-century, modern...

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.