An airline cabin and a Caribbean conference hotel made the show's hotel-relevant headlines. Both are aimed at the traveler between the price points.
Bookings and directions migrate to software; access and relationships stay human. The desk's payroll case now rests on retention, not request volume.
The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation is a standing pre-travel requirement for US and other visa-exempt visitors. The application, the fee, the validity, and what the check changes for hotel front offices.
A third-party Japanese operator signs a franchise with Marriott International, adding 207 rooms to a heritage city by 2028.
A full house can still lose money. How to spot the pattern where competitive pricing fills rooms but erodes average daily rate.
Sustainability programs hold up on four parts: written criteria, third-party verification, staff training, and measurement. The EU Ecolabel and LEED show how point systems, mandatory requirements, and verification actually work for operators.
A New York room rate is only the head of the bill. Destination fees and a layered occupancy tax ride on top, and the stack decides what a night really nets.
Mid-century hotel furniture survives restyling cycles because clean lines age slowly. The SAS Royal Hotel, the Palm Springs landmarks and a buyer's checklist.
Small brands move first on design, staffing and guest experience. Larger operators then copy what the numbers prove.
A walkable itinerary built around boutique stays, the working waterfront, and the lobster docks — and how to book it without overpaying.