by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Hotel profit margin, which measures profits as a percent of revenue, is considered a good indicator of the efficiency of hotel operations. In 2023 and 2024, hotel profit margins at both the gross operating profit (GOP) and earnings before interest, taxes,...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Travel
Jakarta is the busy and bustling capital city of Indonesia and home to more than 11 million people. From business travellers looking for a luxury base to leisure travellers seeking a luxurious escape while in town, the choice of five-star hotels can feel overwhelming,...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Hotel Industry
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced Unscripted by Hyatt, the newest brand in its growing Essentials portfolio. Unscripted by Hyatt hotels will bring to life a flexible, collection-style approach where each property reflects its own identity and local...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Hotel Industry
When Bob van den Oord first joined Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) over 20 years ago, the group had five hotels and a handful of people working out of its Hong Kong office. “Today, we have 32 hotels around the world, four brands, over four continents, with another 15...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Hotel Industry
ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has seen a steady increase in conversion activity in recent years, with its total global conversion signings nearly doubling between 2023 and 2024. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, conversions accounted for around 60...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed General Manager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Colahan will lead a team of 130 staff and will be joined by Mitch Orr joins as Culinary Director across the hotel and...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Travel
In the heart of one of the most beautiful natural pearls of Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes National Park, lies the Black River Steak & Pasta House restaurant – a place that combines top-notch gastronomy, modern design and a unique natural setting. Whether you are a...
by Traveler | May 31, 2025 | Hotel Industry
HiJiffy has launched Aplysia 3, a new type of chatbot powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, enabling hotels to deliver accurate, context-aware responses across unlimited topics – without relying on rigid FAQs. Quick to deploy, simple to update...
by Traveler | May 30, 2025 | Tourism
Walt Disney World has two hotels that don’t really fit the current tiers: Art of Animation Family Suites and Fort Wilderness Campground Cabins. This head-to-head smackdown between the “island of misfit resorts” weighs the pros & cons of each, picking a “winner” in...
by Traveler | May 30, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Photo Credit: The Trail Hotel BARDSTOWN, Kentucky—The Trail Hotel, the world’s first bourbon-infused luxury hotel, is now welcoming guests in Bardstown, Kentucky. The 95-room hotel invites guests to experience Kentucky’s renowned Bourbon country with interactive...
