Spring in New Zealand’s South Island
New Zealand’s South Island provides an exceptional winter playground that rivals the world’s most exclusive alpine destinations. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere – from September through November – presents discerning travellers with an extraordinary...
Coury Hospitality Announces Opening of Hotel After Renovation
Photo Credit: Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport LOS ANGELES, California—Coury Hospitality announced the opening of its newest property, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport. The hotel was recently renovated after its conversion from a La Quinta...
Key appointments: Pier One Sydney Harbour, Crowne Plaza Fiji, Tourism Fiji
Pier One Sydney Harbour announces finance and HR appointments Pier One Sydney Harbour Marriott Autograph Collection has announced two appointments across finance and human resources. Isabel Passicot has been promoted to Multi-Property Director of Human...
U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Mostly Negative Yearly Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Sept. 13. U.S. Hotel PerformanceSeptember 7-September 13, 2025Percentage change from comparable week in 2024Occupancy:...
Where Your Travel Shoes Really Come From (and Why It Matters Less Than You Think)
We’ve wrecked more pairs of shoes than we’d like to admit on the road.There was the time my sandals gave out in the middle of a jungle trail in Costa Rica. The soles literally peeling off with every muddy step until I was half sliding my way back to the...
Spain’s Hidden Villages and Untamed Landscapes
Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the best is...
Jason Reader on His Journey to Davidson Hospitality COO
Photo Credit: Davidson Hospitality Group Originally, Davidson Hospitality Group’s newly appointed COO Jason Reader’s sights were set on a career in aviation, not in hospitality. He described a path that was, at times, difficult. Yet, once he committed to...
Amadeus Research Finds Shifts in Technology Expectations
(L) Paco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, president, hospitality, Amadeus and (R) Mitra Sorrells, senior vice president, content, Phocuswright | Image Credit: Robin McLaughlin While the reasons for travel remain consistent, travelers’ expectations are shifting; they are...
H-2B Visa Program Supports U.S. Labor Force
WASHINGTON, DC—The H-2B Workforce Coalition released a new economic analysis that explores the impacts and realities of the H-2B Visa Program. Completed by Edgewater Economics, the study found that the H-2B program has positively impacted domestic salaries and...








