San Diego, CA — Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, announced the 15 finalists for its first Cloudbeds Collection People’s Choice Award, inviting travelers and hotel industry peers to vote for the most inspiring nominee. Launching in early 2026, the Cloudbeds Collection spans 100 of the industry’s boldest independents worldwide, with each honoree …
The Chinese government has called for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan. While this has raised concerns about the potential consequences of a decrease in Chinese visitors, CBRE believes any impact on the overall inbound tourism market is likely to remain limited. This is because the proportion of group tours by Chinese visitors …
Where long-haul travel once seemed self-evident, destinations closer to home have now become more popular. Dutch travellers increasingly opt for holidays within the country, a trend that particularly benefits holiday parks. This development is expanding: international visitors are also discovering the Netherlands as an attractive and accessible holiday destination. As a result, demand for holiday …
San Diego, CA — Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, announced the 15 finalists for its first Cloudbeds Collection People’s Choice Award, inviting travelers and hotel industry peers to vote for the most inspiring nominee. Launching in early 2026, the Cloudbeds Collection spans 100 of the industry’s boldest independents worldwide, with each honoree …
The Chinese government has called for its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan. While this has raised concerns about the potential consequences of a decrease in Chinese visitors, CBRE believes any impact on the overall inbound tourism market is likely to remain limited. This is because the proportion of group tours by Chinese visitors …
Where long-haul travel once seemed self-evident, destinations closer to home have now become more popular. Dutch travellers increasingly opt for holidays within the country, a trend that particularly benefits holiday parks. This development is expanding: international visitors are also discovering the Netherlands as an attractive and accessible holiday destination. As a result, demand for holiday …
Photo Credit: The Cooper NEW YORK—Preferred Hotels & Resorts shared details of its upcoming openings. In 2026, its global portfolio is set to expand with eight new luxury properties. “Our 2026 new hotel list reflects the powerful shifts captured in our Luxury Travel Report, where a significant majority of global luxury travelers are prioritizing authenticity, …
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Amara Rewards Corporation (“Amara”), the next-generation premium card and loyalty platform, today announced a strategic partnership with HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform specializing in group and individual hotel bookings. This partnership will enable Amara members to seamlessly redeem their rewards directly for travel experiences — including hotel stays, group bookings, and curated lifestyle packages — through …
The travel industry is standing at the edge of another seismic shift. Just as online travel agencies (OTAs) revolutionized hotel distribution two decades ago, a new player is emerging; not a company, but an algorithm. With ChatGPT now capable of completing real transactions, artificial intelligence is moving from inspiration to execution, transforming how travelers search, …
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Spain is implementing strategies to manage visitor flows more sustainably. – Image Credit Unsplash+ Martin Jahrfeld writes for ITB Berlin about remedies to tourism overuse, as the tourism industry grapples with the challenge of overtourism, where the influx of visitors overwhelms popular destinations, straining local resources and impacting residents’ quality of life. Overtourism: A Growing …
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