TakeUp Examines How AI is Reshaping Consumer Travel in New Report
WESTFIELD, Ohio—TakeUp released The Rise of AI-Planned Travel in 2026, a new consumer research report based on a survey of 300 U.S. travelers who took at least one overnight l
JLL Arranges Refinancing for WoodSpring Suites Portfolio
NEW YORK CITY—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it has arranged $167.7 million in refinancing for a 15-property WoodSpring Suites portfolio totaling 1,829 key
Evoking Wyoming’s Woods: The Lobby at The Sylvan Lodge
In June, Noble House Hotels & Resorts opened The Sylvan Lodge, a new-build, 38-room luxury retreat located within the Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Set on
Tripadvisor Shares Top 2026 Travel Destinations
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor announced its first Travelers’ Choice Awards category for 2026: Best of the Best Destinations. Each year, Tripadvisor analyzes millions of re
IHG Appoints Wei Manfredi as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture
ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the appointment of Wei Manfredi as senior vice president of AI and architecture. In her new role, Manfredi will guide IH
Ennismore Surpasses 200th Hotel Opening
Ennismore detailed its key openings for 2026 across its network of hotels, resorts, and F&B destinations. The announcement of its 2026 opening lineup coincides with the group
Revenue Analytics and Jonas Chorum Announce Two-Way Integration
ATLANTA, Georgia—Revenue Analytics and Jonas Chorum announced a new two-way integration that enables hotels to automate pricing decisions. The integration leverages Jonas Chorum
First Hospitality Helps Owners Enhance GEO for AI Searches
As artificial intelligence (AI) has become more available and prominent for consumers, hoteliers should consider how their hotels get recognized by large language models (LLMs). Co
HBX Group Releases Findings From Its 2026 Travel Trends Report
LONDON—HBX Group has released its Travel Trends Report for 2026, which found that, while travelers prioritized wellness breaks and digital detoxes, “maximalization”, involvi
WorldHotels Highlights Growth Across Its Portfolio
PHOENIX, Arizona—WorldHotels detailed its growth in 2025; in recent years, the brand has welcomed nearly 100 new luxury and upscale hotels across 12 countries. Additionally, Worl
