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May 25, 2026
The World Cup Starts Next Month — but 80% of U.S. Hotels Say Bookings Aren't Where They Expected
An AHLA report finds most U.S. hoteliers are seeing below-forecast bookings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with visa barriers, room cancellations, and a strong dollar dampening international demand.
May 25, 2026
This Design-Forward Tulum Resort Just Went All-Inclusive — and It Looks Nothing Like You'd Expect
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya has introduced an all-inclusive package that folds Michelin-recognized dining, craft cocktails, and wellness into one of Mexico's most architecturally striking resorts.
May 24, 2026
This Luxury Mountain Resort Just Sold for $176 Million — as Its Owner Exits the Hotel Business Entirely
Braemar Hotels & Resorts is selling the 193-key Park Hyatt Beaver Creek as the company winds down its luxury hotel portfolio, calling the REIT model unsustainable.
May 24, 2026
The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Hit a Major Milestone — With a Record Number of Rooms in Its Pipeline
Marriott's development pipeline surpassed 618,000 rooms in Q1 2026, a new record, as the company raised full-year growth guidance on the back of stronger-than-expected RevPAR gains.
May 24, 2026
The Caribbean's Biggest New All-Inclusive Opens Next Week — With Over 2,000 Suites and a $1.5 Billion Price Tag
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana debuts June 1 with 2,171 suites, 20+ restaurants, and a Greg Norman golf course — the largest resort opening in the Caribbean this year.
May 23, 2026
This Hotel Giant Just Signed a New Residential Resort on One of the Dominican Republic's Fastest-Growing Coastlines
Hilton has signed a new residential resort in Las Terrenas on the Dominican Republic's north coast, tapping into the Caribbean's biggest development trend.
May 23, 2026
TikTok Just Launched a Way to Book Hotels and Flights Without Ever Leaving the App
TikTok Go lets users find and book travel directly inside TikTok, with Expedia Group as an early partner, turning scrolling into actual trip planning.
May 23, 2026
The Founder of One of the World's Most Iconic Luxury Hotel Brands Just Stepped Aside — After More Than 60 Years
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts named Robert Fritz executive chairman, while legendary founder Isadore Sharp transitions to chairman emeritus after building the brand for over six decades.
May 22, 2026
The World's Largest Hotel Company Is About to Change How You Search for a Room — Using AI
Marriott is rolling out conversational AI search across its website and app, letting guests describe exactly what they want in plain language instead of picking dates and destinations from dropdown menus.
May 22, 2026
New York City Hotel Workers Just Secured a Groundbreaking Deal — With Housekeepers Set to Earn Over $61 an Hour
A tentative eight-year agreement between NYC hotels and the Hotel Trades Council will deliver the biggest wage increases in the union's history, covering 27,000 workers.
May 22, 2026
This Major Hotel Company's CEO Just Stepped Down After 21 Years — and Nobody Saw It Coming
Choice Hotels International announced the sudden departure of its long-tenured CEO, naming a veteran insider as interim leader while searching for a permanent replacement.
May 21, 2026
The Caribbean's Biggest Hotel Group Just Pushed Back Hard Against This Online Booking Giant's New Policy
The CHTA is urging Booking.com to reverse a policy change that would apply commissions to government-imposed taxes on hotel bookings.
May 21, 2026
Caribbean Hotels Just Posted Their Strongest Revenue Numbers in Years — and the Gains Keep Accelerating
New STR data shows Caribbean hotel occupancy, rates, and RevPAR all climbed through the first four months of 2026.
May 21, 2026
This 297-Room All-Inclusive Is Opening on One of the Caribbean's Fastest-Growing Islands This Fall
TUI BLUE is bringing swim-up suites, six restaurants, and a beachfront setting to Curaçao's quieter western coast.
May 20, 2026
This Resort Company Is Spending $200 Million to Rebuild Three Jamaica Properties — and Turning Hurricane Damage Into a Complete Reimagining
Sandals is investing $200 million to renovate Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast after Hurricane Melissa.
May 20, 2026
This All-Inclusive Hotel Group Just Announced 13 New Properties — Including Its First-Ever Hotels in the Middle East
Palladium Hotel Group is planning 13 openings through 2028, including a major push into Saudi Arabia and its first urban hotel in New York.
May 20, 2026
This Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Cancun Just Reopened After a 13-Month Renovation — With a Secret Speakeasy and a 10-Seat Dining Experience
Hyatt Zilara Cancun has completed a top-to-bottom transformation of all 310 suites, 12 dining venues, and its wellness program.
May 19, 2026
A Famous Hotel Brand Just Opened Its First-Ever All-Inclusive in Mexico — With Swim-Up Suites and 10 Restaurants
The Westin Playa Vallarta has reopened as Westin's first all-inclusive resort in Mexico, featuring redesigned rooms, private plunge pools, and a 10-concept dining hub on Banderas Bay.
May 19, 2026
One of the World's Biggest Hotel Companies Is Flooding Mexico With New Brands — Including Its First All-Inclusive
IHG Hotels and Resorts has 62 new hotels in development across Mexico, including a Kimpton all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya and a wave of voco, Hotel Indigo, and InterContinental properties.
May 19, 2026
This Family Resort Brand Just Announced a $1 Billion Caribbean Expansion — With New Properties on Five Islands
Beaches Resorts is adding new all-inclusive resorts in Barbados, Exuma, Saint Vincent, and Jamaica while expanding its flagship Turks and Caicos property.