Hotel staycations and nothing-cations

Hotel Staycations Trending as Post-Holiday Burnout Rises

Hotel staycations are not a new concept. And as airline chaos and frenetic travel glitches have come to define the travel experience of late, new research through Expedia shows many Americans are looking into planning a “nothing-cation,” a trip where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions. According to a survey of 4,000 U.S. travelers […]

Hilton Spark Hotel

Hilton’s New Value-Driven Brand: Spark by Hilton

Hilton has launched Spark by Hilton, the newest addition to its portfolio of world-class brands. Following extensive research, the introduction of Spark by Hilton fills an open space in the industry by creating a new premium economy lodging option to meet the needs of a new kind of guest seeking value, quality and consistency. The first Spark hotels are […]

Coolest hotels in the world

Coolest Hotels to Book in 2023: Latest Openings

The coolest hotels for booking are often the newest hotels to open in a city or destination resort. Check out these latest openings for upscale and in-demand properties and brands that will bring wow power and bragging rights to any vacation plan.      Le Grand Mazarin – Paris, FranceOpening Q1 2023 Known for its collection of eclectic […]

Pet-friendly Resorts and hotels

Pet-friendly Resorts Booming as Travelers Opt to Bring Pets on Vacation

Pet-friendly resorts are a booming enterprise in the travel industry. Each month in the US, there are 4,800 Google searches for “pet-friendly vacation” on average, with thousands of Americans looking to explore the world with their four-legged friends and seeking pet-friendly resorts and hotels for this purpose. According to research by the APPA (American Pet Products Association), […]

Hotels in Qatar

Hotels in Qatar Get an Uber-Luxury Lift from Accor

Hotels in Qatar have been in focus during the FIFA World Cup 2022, which is running through December 18. And adding to the list of uber-luxurious hospitality settings are Fairmont Doha and Raffles Doha. The two Accor luxury brands herald the entry of these aspirational stays in Qatar and opened in time for the myriad VIP delegations flowing into Qatar during this […]

Hospitality Industry Trends by Hilton Connecting Rooms

Hospitality Industry Trends By Hilton

Hospitality industry trends reports for 2022 may seem a bit stilte considering the unusual pent up demand for travel that was release this year as the travel world crank up to pre-pandemic speeds. But if that meant 2022 was the year of the changed traveler, 2023 may consider the year of the evolve traveler.  As Hilton releases its 2023 […]

Sleep with Ghosts Haunted Hotels in America

Sleep with Ghosts: 25 Most Haunted Hotels in America

Sleep with ghosts this Halloween and beyond at some of the many haunted hotels in America. And for travelers seeking a few extra thrills in their travels, Historic Hotels of America has a list that will make your hair stand on end. Every historic hotel has a story and some offer more than what is found […]

most expensive cities to stay in the U.S

Most Expensive Cities for Hotels this Fall?

The most expensive cities to stay in the U.S. this fall are not necessarily what you may have guessed, according to a survey by CheapHotels.org. Not surprisingly, however, San Antonio, Omaha and Las Vegas find themselves at the bottom of that list.  The survey compared hotel rates across 50 US destinations during October 2022 – the month […]

Hotel Zelos San francisco

Hotels in San Francisco: The Perfect Quirkiness of Hotel Zelos

Hotels in San Francisco are likely to come with plenty of quirks and plenty of wows. Many of the buildings that house chic new boutique hotels in San Francisco date back to the early 20th century when wealth from gold and overseas trading in the ports built the town that was consider one of the country’s […]

New York City Hotel with a View: Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad: Latest New York City Hotel with a View

A new New York City hotel with a view is perhaps the latest oeuvre to make its debut and footprint in the Big Apple. The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has just opened The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, billed as a new oasis of modern luxury in the heart of Manhattan. A classic New York City […]