Tatiana Villegas
Travel Editor
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Wyndham Hotel Earnings Show US Gains and China Headwinds
Wyndham's third-quarter results show stronger U.S. hotel demand, weaker performance in China and a record development .
Hilton and Scandic Sign New Nordics Strategic Agreement
Hilton and Scandic will pursue new Nordic hotels, beginning with a Copenhagen airport property, while exploring future loyalty benefits.
Cancun and Tulum Flights Shift the Winter Hotel Outlook
Cancun and Tulum are adding seasonal air links from Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Hotels now face the task of turning greater seat access into bookings.
PortMiami Cruise Plan Targets the Embarkation Bottleneck
With 81 high-season days bringing seven to ten ship calls, PortMiami is updating terminal access, airport transfers and congestion monitoring.
Vignette Collection Expands Across Greater
IHG’s Vignette Collection is growing in Greater China, connecting independent hotel identities with local culture, guest rituals and global distribution.
Strawberry Hotels Targets Corporate Travel With New Data
Strawberry Hotels has rolled out Amadeus Agency360 across more than 250 properties, bringing fresh attention to how hotel groups read corporate travel demand.
Fashion Week Mexico Links Fashion and Luxury Living
Fashion Week Mexico is showing how fashion brands are moving beyond apparel, using branded residences to shape design, amenities and luxury living.
Life Longevity Links Hotel Wellness to Long-Term Guest Care
Minor Hotels has introduced Life Longevity, connecting resort and urban wellness services through guest records, follow-up care and a planned Bangkok launch.
Mexico Cruise Tourism Hits 8.2 Million Passenger Arrivals
Mexico's cruise ports welcomed more than 8.2 million passenger arrivals through August 2026. Cozumel led traffic as Pacific destinations posted faster growth.
Family Travel: Holiday Inn Study Explores Simple Holidays
Holiday Inn’s latest family travel study suggests parents may be overplanning vacations, while children .
Hyatt Hotel Development Strategy Targets Lower Build Costs
Hyatt is responding to expensive hotel development with new financing, smaller prototypes and conversion-friendly brands as owners reassess project economics.
Spiritual Tourism Drives New Premium Hotel Growth in India
IHG’s voco Vrindavan signing shows how spiritual tourism is drawing branded hotel investment into India’s high-volume pilgrimage markets.
Tourism SMEs Get New Support as WTTC and ICC Join Forces
A new WTTC-ICC agreement targets the barriers facing small travel and hospitality businesses, from finance and digital access to regulation and skills.
Jamaica Tourism Recovery Confronts Insurance Claim Delays
Jamaica’s tourism recovery is moving forward, but delayed insurance settlements and reduced room capacity are shaping the final stretch before winter.
Hyatt Mexico Luxury Expansion Pushes All-Inclusive Upmarket
Hyatt is pushing luxury all-inclusive hospitality further into the mainstream with new Park Hyatt and Grand Hyatt resorts across Mexico.
IHG Noted Collection Tokyo Expands Premium Hotel Strategy
IHG is bringing Noted Collection to Tokyo with hotels in Shinjuku and Ginza, combining a conversion strategy with a new-build premium property.
Royal Caribbean Sandals Partnership Reshapes Caribbean
Royal Caribbean’s $3 billion investment for 50% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts brings cruise and all-inclusive hospitality into one broader vacation strategy.
Mexico Tourism Records Rise as Visitor Spending Barely Grows
Mexico Tourism Records show 59.7 million international visitors through July, while traveler spending rose just 0.3%, reshaping the hotel growth story.
Canada Hotel Performance Extends Rate-Led Growth in August
Canada hotel performance strengthened in August as ADR rose 6.7% and RevPAR 6.9%, while major events supported pricing in Toronto and Montreal.
Milan Fashion Week Drives Hotel and Dining Spend in 2026
Milan Fashion Week is expected to generate €219.5 million in tourist spending, with hotels and restaurants capturing €85.4 million as foreign arrivals rise.
Global Tourism Outlook Slows as Costs Reshape Hotel Demand
Global tourism growth is losing momentum as higher travel costs, air disruption and regional divergence reshape demand across hotels and destinations.
Kimpton Tres Rios Brings Lifestyle Luxury to All-Inclusive
Kimpton Tres Rios brings Kimpton’s lifestyle model into all-inclusive hospitality, pairing 355 suites with nature, dining and wellness in Riviera Maya.
Cruise Sustainability Is Reshaping Port Strategy in 2026
Cruise sustainability is accelerating as new ship technologies outpace port infrastructure, reshaping investment priorities for destinations and operators.
Bora Bora Signals a New Luxury Era in French Polynesia
Regent Bora Bora will reopen in late 2027 with 84 overwater villas, bringing IHG’s Regent brand to French Polynesia after a major luxury resort transformation.
Yas Island Hotels Set for Growth in New AED12 Billion Plan
Yas Island Hotels are set to expand as Miral commits more than AED12 billion over five years to new tourism, leisure and hospitality development.
Madrid Hotels Face Formula 1 Pricing Test as Occupancy Lags
Madrid’s Formula 1 weekend pushed hotel rates sharply higher, but softer occupancy shows why major events require careful pricing and inventory strategy.
IHG Australia Extended Stay Deal Adds 15 Staybridge Hotels
HG and ALAND will introduce Staybridge Suites to Australia through at least 15 hotels, starting with properties in Parramatta and Leppington.
Cruise Hospitality Expands as Beachcomber Heads to Galveston
Margaritaville at Sea will bring Beachcomber to Galveston in 2027, pairing broader Caribbean itineraries with Zac Brown’s live music concept.
Lacoste and The Hoxton Turn Room Service Into Fashion Retail
Lacoste and The Hoxton are redefining hotel retail with a guest-only fashion capsule that brings style, exclusivity, and commerce directly into the room.
Nammos Resort AMAALA Opens Amid Saudi Red Sea Tourism Growth
Nammos Resort AMAALA opens on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast with 110 rooms and 20 residences, expanding the destination’s luxury and wellness hotel portfolio.
Australia Cruise Economy Meets Record Demand and Fewer Ships
Australia has a record number of cruise travelers, yet domestic cruise economic output has fallen as fewer ship visits redirect tourism spending toward overseas markets.
Quintana Roo Hotel Renovations Reach More Than 4,533 Rooms
More than 4,533 hotel rooms across CancĂşn, Puerto Morelos and the Riviera Maya are undergoing renovation as operators prepare for the winter season.
Great Tides Waterpark Opens at Great Stirrup Cay in Bahamas
Great Tides Waterpark opens at Great Stirrup Cay, expanding Norwegian Cruise Line’s Bahamas private-island experience with new attractions and capacity
Hard Rock Hotel Malta Opens After a €350M Tourism Investment
Hard Rock Hotel Malta opens with 397 rooms in St. George’s Bay as a €350 million investment adds new hospitality capacity to Malta’s growing tourism market.
Constellation Hotels Creates a New Global Luxury Hotel Brand
Constellation Hotels is building a new luxury hospitality platform around three landmark London hotels, with future projects in Paris and Marrakech.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Revenue Jumps 42% in Q2 2026
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection reported stronger revenue and bookings in Q2 2026 as its three-yacht fleet operated together for a full quarter.
Club Med Hong Kong IPO Advances Global Resort Expansion Plan
Club Med plans a Hong Kong listing to support resort expansion, property upgrades and digital investment as it targets about 85 resorts by 2030.
Philippines Hotel Growth: Megaworld Targets Nearly 12K Rooms
Megaworld plans to grow its Philippine hotel portfolio to nearly 12,000 rooms by 2032, expanding into Palawan, Ilocos Norte and other tourism hubs.
Singapore Hotel Investment Shifts as Frasers Reshapes Assets
Frasers Property is reshaping $2.1 billion in hospitality assets as Singapore hotel investment shifts toward capital efficiency, renovations and growth.
UMusic Hotel Tulum Shapes Mexico’s New Tourism Strategy 2026
UMusic Hotel Tulum will open in December 2026 as part of Tulum Renace linking hospitality culture and year round tourism in Mexico.
Costa Rica Luxury Hotels Expand With New Hilton LXR Resort
Hilton announces Maravé Manuel Antonio, a new LXR resort with branded residences opening in Costa Rica in 2029 with villas.
Hotel Wellness Technology Expands Across InterContinental
Hotel wellness technology enters a new phase as InterContinental expands personalized jet lag support across its global luxury hotel portfolio.
Shopping Tourism Is Reshaping the Modern Hotel Experience
Shopping tourism is reshaping hospitality by connecting fashion, retail, dining and local culture to create a more personalized guest experience.
SEDETUR Advances a New Tourism Management Model in CancĂşn
SEDETUR advances a new tourism management model in Cancún, bringing government, business, academia and society together to shape the destination’s future.
Fashion and Hospitality: Luxury Trends Shaping 2026
Fashion and hospitality converge in 2026 as luxury hotels embrace designer collaborations, curated retail and immersive lifestyle experiences.
Airbnb Regulation in Mexico Enters a New Phase in 2026
Mexico moves forward with Airbnb regulation in 2026, bringing new standards for short-term rentals, tourism, hosts and the hospitality industry.