U.S. Tourism: ESTA Fee Doubles

U.S. Tourism: ESTA Fee Doubles

International travel to the United States is about to get noticeably more expensive with Congress recently approving a hefty increase to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee, jumping from $21 to $40. This fee change, included as part of a larger...
Sizzling Summer experiences in London

Sizzling Summer experiences in London

With one of the hottest summers on record, London is alive with enticing activities. During a recent trip to the capital, I carefully researched and then enjoyed a series of experiences to immerse myself in all that the city has to offer. Skuna Boat Starting in...
Erina Pindar | A Hotel Life

Erina Pindar | A Hotel Life

What’s something you’ve had to unlearn as a leader? Maybe it’s less about unlearning and more about learning where certain instincts actually belong. Some things that served me in the early days, like needing to be involved in every decision, don’t serve the same...
Italy: Hotel Investment Focuses on High-end Customers

Italy: Hotel Investment Focuses on High-end Customers

Italy’s hotel real estate sector is really booming. We’re talking about investments hitting €2.2 billion in 2024–that’s half again as much as the year before. And the first half of 2025? Already over €1.5 billion, according to that 2025 Report...