Hotel News

Stay ahead with Hotel News: real-time updates on hotel openings, luxury resort launches, boutique property reviews, brand expansions, renovation announcements, loyalty program insights and exclusive accommodation deals to elevate every stay.

Waikīkī Beach Resort
Hotel News, Travel News

Hawaii Tourism Surges as Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort Launches $100 Million Renovation in Honolulu

Outrigger Hospitality Group has launched a $100 million transformation of the iconic Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort in Honolulu, signaling a major investment in Hawaii’s tourism future. The large-scale renovation will modernize one of Waikīkī’s best-known beachfront hotels while preserving its deep connection to surfing heritage, Hawaiian culture, and oceanfront hospitality. The resort will remain open […]

InterContinental Kansas City
Hotel News, Travel News

InterContinental Kansas City Joins Driftwood Hospitality Portfolio in Major Midwest Tourism and Luxury Hotel Boost

Driftwood Hospitality Management has added the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza to its expanding U.S. portfolio, strengthening its presence in the Midwest and marking its first management contract in Kansas City. The 371-room luxury property, located in the city’s renowned Country Club Plaza district, is expected to play a key role in boosting visitor

Sonoma County travel
Hotel News, Travel News

California Wine Country Welcomes Liora Estate in Healdsburg with Boutique Luxury Stays and New European Bistro

California’s wine country hospitality scene has gained a new luxury address with the debut of Liora Estate in Healdsburg. The reimagined 16-room boutique retreat, formerly known as 27 North, has reopened with a fresh identity centered on intimacy, connection, and elevated guest experiences just steps from the town’s celebrated plaza. Positioned in one of Sonoma

hospitality marketing
Hotel News, Travel Technology

Hotels Face Booking Losses as Travelers Turn to AI Search, Triggering Urgent Digital Strategy Overhaul

Hotels worldwide are facing a new competitive threat as travelers increasingly turn to AI-powered search tools for trip discovery and decision-making. Industry analysts say the shift is changing how guests choose accommodation, reducing the influence of traditional search engines and forcing hotels to rethink digital visibility strategies or risk losing bookings. For years, hotel marketing

Spain Hotels
Hotel News, Travel News

Mallorca Tourism Boost as FERGUS Group Rebrands Puerto Pollensa Hotel Eolo Into tent Eolo for 2027 Launch

FERGUS Group is expanding its presence in Spain’s tourism market with a new project in Mallorca that will see Hotel Eolo in Puerto Pollensa transformed into tent Eolo, scheduled to relaunch in spring 2027. The 50-room property joins the company’s growing tent Hotels portfolio and highlights continued investment in lifestyle-driven accommodation across one of Europe’s

W hotels
Hotel News, Travel News

W Riyadh Opens in KAFD as Saudi Arabia Gains New Luxury Hotel Blending Culture, Design and Global Travel Appeal

W Hotels has officially entered Saudi Arabia with the opening of W Riyadh – KAFD, a high-profile luxury property in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. The launch strengthens the capital’s growing appeal as a global destination for business travel, upscale leisure stays and lifestyle tourism, while expanding Marriott Bonvoy’s footprint in one of the Middle

Chicago
Hotel News, Travel News

Hyatt Regency Chicago Unveils Grand Ballroom Makeover as $200 Million Hotel Renovation Redefines Meetings and Luxury Travel

Hyatt Regency Chicago has completed the final phase of its sweeping $200 million renovation, closing a major multi-year transformation that upgrades one of the city’s most important hospitality assets. The final stage includes a full redesign of the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, refreshed meeting facilities and modernized guest spaces, reinforcing the property’s role as a leading

North Carolina
Hotel News, Travel News

Omni Raleigh Hotel to Transform North Carolina Travel With 600 Rooms, Massive Meeting Space and Rooftop City Views by 2028

Omni Hotels & Resorts is moving forward with plans for the Omni Raleigh Hotel, a major new hospitality project set to open in late 2028 in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Designed as a landmark 29-story property, the hotel will bring 600 guest rooms, expansive meeting facilities, rooftop leisure amenities and premium dining concepts to

SE Asia
Hotel News, Travel News

Ascott Expands Southeast Asia Footprint With 7,300 New Units Across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia in Record 2025 Growth

The Ascott Limited has posted its strongest signing year in Southeast Asia, securing more than 7,300 units across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia in 2025. The milestone marks a 55% jump from the 4,700 units signed in 2024 and reinforces the company’s fast-growing influence in one of the world’s most competitive tourism regions. The latest

Le Meurice
Hotel News, Travel News

Paris Elevates Luxury Tourism as Le Meurice Unveils Artistic Afternoon Tea Experience Redefining Fine Dining in France

Paris is strengthening its status as a global luxury tourism capital with the launch of a reimagined afternoon tea at Le Meurice, one of the city’s most iconic palace hotels. The new experience at Restaurant Le Dalí transforms a classic tradition into a contemporary culinary showcase built around artistic desserts, elevated savoury craftsmanship and immersive

Chris Nassetta
Hotel News, Travel News

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Showcases Moroccan Tagine at Conrad Rabat Arzana as Culinary Tourism Drives Hospitality Growth

Hilton is putting culinary tourism in the spotlight with the launch of “Cooking with Chris,” a new video series featuring President and CEO Chris Nassetta exploring local food traditions at Hilton destinations worldwide. The series opens in Morocco, where Nassetta visits Conrad Rabat Arzana to learn the art of preparing traditional tagine, highlighting how food

St George Utah
Hotel News, Travel News

Best Western Launches First @HOME Hotel in St. George Utah, Redefining Apartment-Style Extended Stay Travel in the USA

Best Western has opened the first @HOME by Best Western property in the United States, choosing St. George, Utah, as the launch market for its new apartment-style extended stay concept. The debut signals a strategic move into one of hospitality’s fastest-growing segments, where travelers increasingly want the flexibility of residential living combined with the consistency

Scroll to Top