The first hotel run by robots will open its doors to the public next year. It comes as no surprise that it's happening in China – on the artificial island built for the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the ...

Hotel booking behavior is shifting toward shorter lead times, with travelers increasingly delaying reservation decisions until closer to arrival. Data from STR indicate that booking windows in many ...

Hackers are tampering with Wi-Fi equipment at hotels and conference centers, turning an everyday internet connection into a path toward fake Microsoft 365 login pages. The hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack ...

Hotel brands and third-party operators are leaning on a previously obscure tool known as key money to boost their capital stacks in a sluggish hospitality real estate market. Key money is an up-front, ...

Hotel loyalty programs are becoming an increasingly important tool for major hospitality brands seeking to encourage direct bookings and strengthen relationships with frequent travelers. As ...

Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first "full-scenario robot-serviced hotel." The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, ...

Luxury travel is booming in 2026 with spectacular new hotels opening across the globe—from Miami’s revived Delano and Lake Como’s glamorous EDITION to Bali rainforest retreats, Caribbean beach resorts ...

Marriott built one of the most lucrative loyalty programs in travel. Hotel owners who fund the points want more of this year's expected billion-dollar windfall from the co-branded credit cards. Dozens ...

Catch up on the biggest hotel and resort news from around the world this week. From major openings and luxury developments to mergers, acquisitions, conversions and resort reopenings, discover the ...

The future of Wheatleigh, a Gilded Age mansion and luxury hotel in the Berkshires on the market for $14.5 million, depends on who buys it — and when. Wheatleigh’s front entrance is topped with an ...