
Ritz-Carlton yacht Ilma becomes world’s first Five-Star cruise ship in Forbes Travel Guide 2026
Marriott International's Luxury Group has collected 397 recognitions in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards – the most by…

Sally Abé Opens First Solo Restaurant in Hackney as Chef Steps Out on Her Own
Sally Abé, one of the UK's most decorated chefs, will open her first standalone restaurant in London's Hackney next month.…

Héctor Lugo appointed General Manager of The Woodward as Auberge deepens European presence
Auberge Collection has appointed Héctor Lugo as General Manager of The Woodward in Geneva, promoting the hospitality leader from within…

RaizUp launches fourth Revenue Leadership Program cohort as hospitality faces widening skills gap
Update, 15 October 2026: This article concerns the fourth cohort announced in February. RaizUp now lists its fifth cohort for…

Hilton partners with Placemakr to debut Apartment Collection brand
Hilton enters the furnished apartment market with its 26th brand, Apartment Collection by Hilton, partnering with Washington D.C.-based operator Placemakr…

Hyatt Appoints S. Vidyashankar as Regional Vice President of Human Resources, India and Southwest Asia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed S. Vidyashankar as Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia, elevating…

Laundy Targets Internal Growth Despite $13m Regional Acquisition
Laundy Hotels is pursuing aggressive revenue diversification within its existing portfolio as regulatory barriers complicate traditional expansion strategies, with 2025…

Luxury hotel association reaches 1 million members amid sector workforce crisis
The International Luxury Hotel Association has surpassed one million members worldwide, marking a significant milestone as the luxury hospitality sector…

Nordic Hotels commits to remote destination strategy with May 2026 Faroe Islands opening
Nordic Hotels & Resorts will open an 83-room resort in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, in May 2026, responding to surging demand…

Maria Zarraluqui Named SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Maria Zarraluqui as Senior Vice President, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations, effective…