Eleanor Price reports on global hotel groups, boutique properties, resort development, and capital investment in hospitality. She examines pricing tiers, brand expansion, renovation cycles, and experiential positioning across luxury and upper-upscale markets. Her analysis emphasizes operational performance and long-term brand differentiation rather than surface-level amenities. Based in Boston, Eleanor follows consumer behavior trends and cultural travel patterns.
Hilton will introduce its LXR Hotels & Resorts brand to Australia with a luxury property on the Gold Coast scheduled to open in 2027.
Meliá Hotels International has entered the Hungarian market with the addition of Hotel President Budapest to its Affiliated by Meliá network.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has introduced a unified wedding campaign across five Singapore properties, offering couples rewards and flexible celebration options.
Six Senses has opened its first UK property in London, bringing its signature wellness-focused hospitality to the historic Whiteley building in West London.
SAii Hotels & Resorts introduces new wellness packages across Thailand and the Maldives, focusing on relaxed wellbeing experiences rather than traditional strict retreats.
Luxury vacation rental company Exceptional Villas has ranked among the top travel companies globally on Trustpilot, highlighting strong customer trust and service quality.
Global Hotel Alliance is expanding in Japan through a new partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, adding more than 40 properties to the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty platform.
Marriott International recorded a major year of growth across the Caribbean and Latin America, signing 94 deals and expanding its regional hotel pipeline significantly.
Expedia’s CFO says the company has overhauled its strategy over the past nine months, tightening performance metrics and accelerating AI-driven investments.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Hilton, IHG, and Marriott shared competitively sensitive information through a hotel analytics platform owned by CoStar.