Hotel guests can expect 'wild wellness,' personalized health trends in 2026
SCP Hotels co-founders on back-to-nature initiatives, excursions
When it comes to wellness trends, it all boils down to what's old is new, says Pam Cruse, co-founder and chief marketing officer of holistic hotel brand SCP Hotels.
Hoteliers should create the consistency they want to see in the world
With 'uncertainty' defining last year, hoteliers should seek reliability
One thing I love about hotels is that I know exactly what to expect when I check into one.
Sonesta CEO to retire, new leadership announced
Co-CEOs will replace John Murray
Sonesta International Hotels Corp. is kicking off the new year with news of its incoming leadership following the announcement of CEO John Murray's retirement.
Hotel C-suite changes to know from 2025
Marriott's CFO succession plans, new CEO at Remington Hospitality
In 2025, the hotel industry saw many professionals making career moves and advancements. To recap the year's biggest hospitality personnel changes, this report zooms in on the C-su...
US economic challenges drive 'quiet luxury,' evolved supply chains in hotel design
Rise in tariffs, bifurcation in market shape 2026 hospitality design trends
One of the biggest factors steering hotel design trends for 2026 is the same headwind that hoteliers faced for much of this past year.
Check into the past with these timeless historic hotels
Preserved properties bring charm, culture to modern travelers
The United States is home to hundreds of historic hotels, and travelers have their pick of long-running inns and adaptive-reuse properties for unique stays across the country.
Miami waterfront project that includes luxury hotel secures $464.5 million loan
Development will also include residences
Editor's note: A previously published version of this story cited a Dec. 30 news release from Walker & Dunlop saying the hotel development in the project would be an Aman-affiliat...
Hoteliers hope for stability in the new year following 'shake-up' of 2025
Next Gen in Lodging podcast hosts look back at past 12 months, make 2026 predictions
To wrap up an interesting year for the hotel industry, the Next Gen in Lodging podcast hosts got together for a final 2025 episode to reflect on the year behind them and share key ...
Why hotel designers aren't impressed by 'calming' white choice as Pantone's 2026 color of the year
Don't expect to see Cloud Dancer in hotels next year
Every year in December, Pantone releases its color of the year. In recent years, the selections have been a neutral brown, a soft peach, a vibrant magenta and even a periwinkle blu...
5 things to know for Dec. 19
Today's headlines: US unemployment claims fall week over week; UK, Japan announce interest rate changes; Hotels to serve up tasty food, beverage trends; Canada sees hotel performance declines for the first time since April; 2026 hotel openings to keep an eye on
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5 things to know for Dec. 18
Today's headlines: US inflation rose at smaller rate than expected; US hotel performance dips slightly for some metrics; Signia strategy strengthens Hilton's global growth; Marriott to open first African location of Edition brand; IHG breaks ground on largest new build in Japan
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5 things to know for Dec. 17
Today's headlines: Trump expands list of countries with travel ban, restrictions; Hyatt names new exec over Essentials brands; 2026 travelers expected to seek connection with destinations; California resort secures $300 million loan; Top vacation destinations for 2026 named
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5 things to know for Dec. 16
Today's headlines: Delayed US jobs report shows mixed results for October, November; Aparthotels company Kasa's CEO on Sonder 'hiccup'; Park-Equities sells three hotels to be converted into extended-stay housing; First Park Hyatt opens in Mexico; Connecticut attracts visitors for new Hallmark Christmas movie tour
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Set-jetting takes center stage at these screen-inspired destinations for 2026
Hotels in these 15 hotspots can expect guests seeking cinematic stays
In 2026, destinations around the world are expected to see a boon to visitors thanks to some of the biggest new television shows and movies hitting screens this year and next.
5 things to know for Dec. 15
Today's headlines: Extreme weather delays travel across northern US; South Korean hotel firm buys New York plot; Airbnb fined for advertising unlicensed properties in Spain; Hyatt opens newest Bunkhouse hotel amid lifestyle brand differentiation; Top global travel destinations revealed for 2026
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A year after acquisition, Bunkhouse inspires Hyatt's approach to lifestyle hotels
The brand's Hotel Daphne opened in Houston this month
Bunkhouse Hotels has been fully integrated into Hyatt's brand portfolio over the past year, and the lifestyle brand opened its latest hotel in Houston just in time for the holidays...
Hotel holiday displays that light up the season
Life-sized gingerbread houses, ice tubing make December travel merry and bright
'Tis the season for hotels to deck their halls with winter wonderlands and grandiose displays dedicated to the magic of Christmas.
Luxury hotel developers say Caribbean is primed for branded residences, personalized experiences
Providing residential options key for leveraging capital, experts say
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — For the most part, luxury hoteliers in the Caribbean region won't be talking about new developments without mentioning residential opportunities in the same b...
How a historic hotel bridges Amarillo’s past with its fast-changing future
As Route 66 turns 100 and nearby data centers arise in the Texas Panhandle, The Barfield steps into the spotlight
As Amarillo, Texas, continues its revitalization ahead of a busy year for tourism, one historic hotel — and little-known feminist landmark — in the Lone Star State's wild west just...
Third-party hotel managers benefit from sea change in Caribbean
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — The Caribbean region has seen an evolution in hotel management over the years, and it's the third-party operators' game to lose.