by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
MCLEAN, Virginia—In the year ahead, travelers are redefining the journey and choosing trips that begin with purpose, not just a place. According to Hilton’s newly released 2026 Trends Report, The Whycation: Travel’s New Starting Point, the question isn’t “Where are we...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Asia Pacific hotel operators expect profitability to remain stable, trending upwards at a moderate level in 2026 despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, according to JLL’s latest research. In the company’s APAC Hotel Operators’ Sentiment Survey...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Travel
Desaru Coast has been described as “a sparkling gem by the South China Sea” and also as “four thousand acres of paradise along the tip of southern Malaysia”. We would have to agree with both of these sentiments, having been lucky enough to visit on a number of...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
On the third day of The Lodging Conference, the state of the industry remained a high-priority conversation among everyone in attendance. During the “Executive Briefing Part III” panel, hospitality leaders discussed demand trends, the impact of economic conditions on...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Marriott International’s second JW Marriott resort in the Maldives, the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, has firmly been a standout since opening in February 2025. Nestled in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon and conveniently located just 15 minutes by boat from...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
New Zealand’s The Lindis Lodge has been awarded Two Michelin Keys in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide, the hotel equivalent of the Michelin Star for restaurants, recognising extraordinary places that turn every stay into a true experience. This honour represents the highest...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island—TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today the appointment of Patrick Short to president & chief operating officer. In his new role, Short will provide cross-discipline leadership...
by Traveler | Oct 10, 2025 | Hotel Industry
The luxurious and stylish Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London in Knightsbridge has launched a fantastic new experience, the Hyde Park Riders package. Created in partnership with Hyde Park Stables, one of central London’s last remaining horse mews, this experience...
by Traveler | Oct 9, 2025 | Hotel Industry
TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Patrick Short as president and chief operating officer. Read more. Great Wolf Resorts announced the appointment of Rachel O’Connell as chief human resources officer. O’Connell brings more than 18 years of...
by Traveler | Oct 9, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Photo Credit: Media One Hotel Dubai The WorldHotels brand has continued to grow in recent years, especially within the last 12 months. In December 2024, the brand announced the addition of several properties to its WorldHotels Crafted collection. This momentum...
