Hyatt to Open New Family-Friendly Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana
Hyatt plans to expand its Caribbean all-inclusive portfolio with the Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a 650-room resort expected to open in 2029.
Bell captain
A bell captain is the hotel staff member who supervises bellhops and manages guest luggage services. They coordinate arrivals, departures, and baggage handling to ensure smooth guest experiences. The bell captain also assists with special requests and maintains communication between the front desk and bell staff.
Wolseley Hotel Brand to Debut in New York With Luxury Midtown Property
Minor Hotels will launch the first Wolseley hotel in New York, bringing the iconic London restaurant brand into the luxury hotel sector.
Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Travelers Stranded by Middle East Airspace Closures
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Hilton Introduces AI Planner to Help Travelers Plan Hotel Stays
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hilton has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.
Gen Z Travel Trends 2026: Experiences, Direct Bookings and Digital Planning
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Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
A new report reveals how Gen Z is reshaping travel in 2026, prioritizing experiences, direct bookings and digital tools over traditional travel habits.
Marriott and Al Qimmah Hospitality Expand Saudi Footprint with 2,700 New Hotel Rooms
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality have signed five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah as tourism demand accelerates.
Ennismore Expands Its Lifestyle Hotel Portfolio With Three New Openings in Mexico
By
Eleanor Price
• 2 mins read
Lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore is accelerating its growth in the Americas with three new hotel openings planned across Mexico, spanning urban hubs and a major beach destination.
Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Could Bring AI Checkout to Travel Bookings
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is built to help AI agents complete purchases inside conversations – a model that could translate naturally to complex travel bookings.
OYO Parent Prism Moves Closer to IPO With Approval for $742 Million Share Issue
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Prism, the parent company of OYO Hotels, has secured shareholder approval to raise $742 million through a fresh equity issue, reviving long-delayed IPO plans.
Only YOU Hotels Announces First U.S. Property in New York City
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Lifestyle-focused Only YOU Hotels is set to make its U.S. debut with a new 138-room hotel in the heart of Manhattan, scheduled to open in late 2026.