Expedia CFO Says Company ‘Radically Changed Direction’ With New Metrics and AI Focus
Expedia’s CFO says the company has overhauled its strategy over the past nine months, tightening performance metrics and accelerating AI-driven investments.
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UK Competition Watchdog Probes Hilton, IHG, and Marriott Over Hotel Data Sharing
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.
Beaches Resorts Opens $150 Million Treasure Beach Village in Turks and Caicos
Beaches Resorts unveils Treasure Beach Village, a $150 million expansion in Turks and Caicos featuring multi-bedroom villas, new dining concepts, and family-focused experiences.
The Florentin Debuts in Frankfurt, Blending Historic Villa Heritage With Modern Luxury
The Florentin opens in Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district, transforming a 1901 villa into a five-star hotel combining heritage architecture, fine dining, and contemporary wellness.
Mandarin Oriental Names Simone Biles as First Global Wellness Ambassador
Mandarin Oriental appoints Simone Biles as its first Global Wellness Ambassador, deepening its focus on holistic luxury wellbeing.
S4BT Acquires HotelHub to Expand Global Corporate Hotel Booking Platform
S4BT strengthens its corporate hotel technology footprint with the acquisition of HotelHub, expanding scale, infrastructure and UK market presence.
voco Times Square – Broadway Opens as Brand’s Largest Hotel in the Americas
IHG’s voco brand debuts its largest hotel in the Americas with a 419-room property in the heart of Times Square.
Trump Organization Announces First Australian Tower on Gold Coast
Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast will rise 335 meters, becoming Australia’s tallest building and the brand’s first project in the country.
Marriott’s Autograph Collection Debuts First Safari Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti
Marriott’s Autograph Collection has opened Mapito Safari Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti, marking its first safari property in East Africa.
IHG Launches Noted Collection, a New Premium Soft Brand for Distinctive Independent Hotels
IHG unveils Noted Collection, a premium soft brand targeting upscale independent hotels with curated experiences and global distribution power.
Sandals Launches First-Ever Semi-Annual Caribbean Sale With Up to 65% Off
Sandals Resorts has introduced its first semi-annual Caribbean sale, offering up to 65% off, resort credits and bonus free nights across its adults-only portfolio.
Waldorf Astoria New York Heads Back to Market After $2 Billion Renovation
Just months after reopening from an eight-year, $2 billion renovation, the Waldorf Astoria New York is reportedly being prepared for sale by its Chinese owners.
Moon World Resorts Plans Lunar Megaproject Across 10 Countries
Moon World Resorts is advancing plans to build a giant lunar-themed destination in up to 10 countries, combining hospitality, real estate and immersive entertainment.
Hilton Bets on Premium Strength and New Brands as 2026 Outlook Improves
Hilton sees 2026 shaping up stronger than 2025, driven by premium demand, major events and brand expansion despite softer U.S. performance in Q4.
Hyatt’s All-Inclusive Resorts Power Strong Finish to 2025
Hyatt closed 2025 with strong momentum as its all-inclusive and luxury segments outperformed the broader market, reinforcing experience-led travel demand.