Maietta highlights the travel industrys economic impact, workforce needs before U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
The 2025 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) brought nearly 300 attendees to the Marriott Beach Resort & Spa Willemstad in Curaçao for several days of networking and industry insights from key stakeholders in the region. This article provides the main takeaways from this years conference.
The report reveals that the use of multiple unconnected systems is costing hotels thousands of hours and millions in missed opportunities. The findings underscore the need for integration and smarter data use to enhance efficiency and guest experience.
Beachcomber sought to strengthen its digital presence and improve the performance of its direct channels in an increasingly competitive online marketplace.
Sustainability is no longer a voluntary extra for hotels, but a necessary obligation for long&term competitiveness. Many corporate clients who book with hotels have to account for the sustainability of the properties they use and are actively requesting sustainability reports, explains Brigitte Gruber, Managing Partner of Horwath HTL Austria.
Luxury travel is evolving, and the traditional divide between five&star hotels and private residences is quickly disappearing. In an article for Branded Residential, Bryan Younge explores these themes.
The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report reveals that luxury travelers are prioritizing meaningful and restorative experiences over opulence, with trends such as crowd control, cultural immersion, and wellness&focused journeys gaining popularity. Travelers are increasingly seeking value for their money, with a significant shift towards slow travel and ultraluxe experiences.