by Traveler | May 18, 2025 | Tourism
Resort fees are a scourge at hotels in Orlando and Anaheim near Walt Disney World and Disneyland. These surcharges range from $5/night to over $40, and have been hidden so consumers don’t see them when comparison shopping. This post covers why they’re...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
WAYNE, Pennsylvania—Gulph Creek Hotels announced its assumption of the management of the 95-room Home2 Suites by Hilton in Middletown, New York. This addition expands Gulph Creek Hotels’ management presence in Middletown, which commenced with the development and...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Tourism
Epic Universe has excellent restaurants and snack spots, with tons of must-eat dishes, drinks & desserts. It’s the new #1 food theme park at Universal Orlando, and maybe better Walt Disney World’s in-park dining, too. This list covers our top eats so far, sharing...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
DALLAS, Texas—CBRE forecasted that revenue per available room (RevPAR) will grow modestly in 2025, driven by the continued outperformance of urban locations benefiting from increased group and business travel, as well as a projected rise in demand for drive-to and...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
New Zealand’s first JW Marriott has opened in Auckland, following a multi-million-dollar property transformation. The new JW Marriott Auckland, located in downtown Auckland, features 271 guest rooms and 15 suites, an array of wellness offerings, local art and...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Photo Credit: Hunter Hotel Advisors ATLANTA, Georgia—Hunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) announced the sale of the Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgewater. Innzen Hospitality purchased the property from FSG Bridgewater Hotel LLC on May 6, 2025. Hunter’s Spencer Davidson,...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
HM will next month invite the hotel industry to nominate their best people, projects and properties for consideration in the 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. Firmly recognised as the eminent awards night on the...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Tourism
Commenting on the current travel situation in India, Rikant Pittie, Chief Executive Officer, EaseMyTrip, said, “Due to recent geopolitical tensions, the platform saw a 22% rise in cancellations for Turkiye and 30% for Azerbaijan.” Travellers had switched to Georgia,...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Photo Credit: Gaylord Hotels BETHESDA, Maryland—Gaylord Hotels and Marriott International announced the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, the first-ever Gaylord Hotels property in California and the sixth in the brand’s portfolio. Developed in...
by Traveler | May 17, 2025 | Hotel Industry
New Zealand has welcomed a new value-focused midscale hotel brand Edit Hotels and Resorts, with four properties launched across New Zealand this month. Created by the team behind luxury hospitality group Fable Hotels & Resorts, Edit Hotels and Resorts features a...
