The Sound of Success: How Music Has Become Hospitality’s Secret Sauce
The Future: Strategy Over Spotify Music in hospitality is core brand identity. Looking ahead, successful properties must treat music as a strategic pillar, not a decorative afterthought. And the integration of audio into design requires early collaboration...
Bawe Island debuts destination dining in Zanzibar
A new gourmet philosophy has debuted on Zanzibar’s exclusive Bawe Island, designed to pamper guests and tantalise their tastebuds through an exciting culinary journey. Bawe’s exclusive dine-around formula invites guests to enjoy a variety of à la carte dining...
Best Petpujo Destination of Sharodiya 2025
Sharodiya, the heart of Bengali festivity, is the perfect time to immerse yourself in culture, tradition, and culinary delights. As the dhak beats resonate and the fragrance of Shiuli fills the air, families and friends set out not just to witness the grandeur...
A 10 Day Itinerary Down Sweden’s Coast
There’s nothing like Sweden in the summer. Light hangs in the air for hours, boats nose through island-studded bays, and cafés spill onto sidewalks as Swedes take advantage of the fleeting warm weather. With so much of the year spent in the cold and dark, the...
Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans — LODGING
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rising costs and uneven demand challenges are placing a significant strain on hotel investment and operations, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). The survey, conducted in late August,...
Seibu Prince Hotels acquires Ace Hotel Group for US$90 million
One of Japan’s leading hospitality operators, Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide (SPW), has acquired Ace Group International (AGI), parent company of Ace Hotel and its in-house creative agency Atelier Ace. The deal, expected to close by the end of September 2025,...
ESA’s Client Connect Program Streamlines Business Travel Operations
Extended Stay America (ESA) doubled down on its support for corporate customers with the launch of Client Connect, a program designed to simplify long-term hotel stays for business travelers. Kelly Poling, chief commercial officer, Extended Stay America,...
How To Hike The Monte Popena Circuit In The Dolomites
The Monte Popena circuit is the best way to explore the almost impenetrable Cristallo Group in the Dolomites. Here’s everything you need to know about this off-the-beaten-path trail in the Dolomites. The Cristallo Group is a gigantic massif of nearly...
Cendyn Shares Findings of Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index
AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn shared a report in which it found that hotel customer acquisition costs are down 19 percent year-on-year as a result of utilizing AI in Google’s Performance Max for travel goals (PMTG). A newer channel in Cendyn’s analysis set, PMTG,...







