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The Best Things to Do in Barbados, and Where to Stay and Eat While You're There
Including scuba diving, horseback riding, and boat trips to Rihanna's supposed top dining spot.
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Where to Watch the World Cup Final in New York City
From boisterous Fan Fests to sports bars where Argentina and Spain supporters will be with their team until the end.
The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne
Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.
Ari Emanuel Is Assembling a Live Tourism Conglomerate
Skift Take: The companies that originate trips do not need to call themselves travel companies to capture travel's economics, and Ari Emanuel is demonstrating it across three of them.Read the Complete…
I Scoured the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale So You Don't Have to—Shop My Top Picks for Travelers
Save up to 50% off luggage, walking shoes, handbags, and more during this once-a-year sale.
7 Airports That Are So Beautiful, They're Destinations Themselves
These are the most beautiful airports in the world, as recognized by the 2026 Prix Versailles architectural awards.
AI Hospitality Alliance Launches Eight Workstream Committees to Advance Industry Roadmap
54 contributors representing 32 companies will collaborate on shared frameworks, standards, and technical blueprints for hospitality AI.
Airbnb Partners With CarTrawler for Car Rentals in 5 Countries: Scoop
Skift Take: Airbnb's partnership with CarTrawler on car rentals is Airbnb's latest step toward becoming a traditional online travel agency. CarTrawler is poised to become an Expedia brand, which will…
NBA’s Silver backs proposal for US sports betting czar as integrity cases take centre stage
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took the stage on Tuesday in Las Vegas at a disconcerting period for sports integrity, as a spate of gambling scandals have left the public clamouring for widespread refor…
The Travel Industry Was Banking on a World Cup Windfall. Here’s What the Numbers Show.
Skift Take: The World Cup delivered real, rate-driven gains for hotels and short-term rentals. But the impact was barely noticed by U.S. airlines, and the international visitor boom is falling short o…
Europe May Finally Charge International Flights for Emissions — U.S. and China Get a Pass
Skift Take: Associations are unhappy with Europe’s plans to make the aviation industry pay more for its international emissions — for different reasons. One side argues proposals don’t go far enough,…
Why Non-Hotel Brands Are Launching Hotels—and What It Means for Hospitality
Fashion houses, automotive brands, retailers and lifestyle companies are increasingly entering the hotel business—not to compete directly with established hotel operators, but to extend their brands i…
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The Best Hotels in Los Angeles Are Straight Out of Your Favorite Movies
Feel like a celebrity—or maybe stay in a room next to one.
Minor Hotels Africa Names Helga Deboeck General Manager of Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Minor Hotels Africa has appointed Helga Deboeck as General Manager of Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, signaling a continued focus on experienced leadership to oversee operations at this Mozambique lu…
Simon Winchester Named Resort Manager at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort has appointed Simon Winchester as Resort Manager, signaling a focus on strengthening its leadership team to enhance operational oversight and guest service delivery.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa Names Benjamin Duverge as General Manager
Bernardus Lodge & Spa in Carmel Valley, California, has appointed Benjamin Duverge as general manager, tasking him with overseeing operations and guest experience at the independent luxury resort.
Owen S. Henry Jr. Appointed Hotel Manager at Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios.
Jamaica Inn has appointed Owen S. Henry Jr. as Hotel Manager, with responsibility for day-to-day operations and guest experience initiatives, reporting to Managing Director and shareholder Kyle Mais.
Hilton Names Jamal Massengale General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City
Hilton has appointed Jamal Massengale as general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City, a 198-suite property.
How Brooklyn Became an Incubator for Wildly Imaginative Indie Perfume Brands
Meet the pioneering perfumers who are redefining the rules of fragrance making.
The Robotics Revolution and Asset 'Binary Divergence' - An Executive Summary of the 2027 Global Hotel Industry White Paper - By Dr. Tong Yin
Dr. Tong Yin's 2027 Global Hotel Industry White Paper executive summary highlights how robotics implementation is accelerating a 'binary divergence' in hotel asset performance, with technologically ad…
9 Best Cape May Airbnbs to Book for a Jersey Summer
Whether you’re interested in birdwatching or breweries, America’s oldest seaside resort has it all.
The World Cup Travel Matrix
Skift Take: Who lifted the trophy for the travel industry's World Cup? Behold Skift's winners, losers, floppers, and the freeloaders.Read the Complete Story On Skift
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The Rare Magic of Spain's 'Sunset Eclipse'—And How to See It in August
On August 12, a first-in-a-century sight will grace the skies of Northern Spain.
Syracuse Revisited: Micron Project, Youth Sports, and a Changing Hotel Market - By Christian Cross
Three years after covering planned changes in the Syracuse area, Christian Cross revisits the market to assess the updates. He also examines key factors currently affecting the wider lodging market, i…
New on the Menu: Nashville hot falafel and ‘bananas in a box’
Plus Mediterranean mushrooms, a summery lamb dish, and a cocktail inspired by a 19th-century dinner club.
Study Finds AI's Real Threat to OTAs Lies in Profit Margins, Not Customer Loss
Recent studies indicate that while artificial intelligence is widely used by travelers for trip planning, its current impact on online travel agencies (OTAs) is more likely to be a squeeze on profit m…
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to pay $2M to settle sexual harassment case
Filed in 2018, the lawsuit alleges that both female and male workers were subjected to unwanted advances, offensive comments, and retaliation at Bouchon in Las Vegas.
Topgolf launches a retail media network
The new division will turn Topgolf’s gaming-and-dining centers into an advertising channel for brands.
Why restaurant loyalty programs fail
Disconnected systems and generic offers are costing restaurants millions.
Entain to cut 500 roles globally but stresses it’s not a reaction to UK tax hike
Entain, parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, has confirmed plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 500 roles globally, in an efficiency drive led by new CFO Michael Snape. The cuts, first rep…
Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses
Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
Allegiant, Long an OTA Holdout, Signs an Exclusive Deal With Expedia
Skift Take: A shrinking number of airlines shun online travel agency distribution. Allegiant's deal with Expedia Group means it abandoned its direct-distribution-only strategy — one that it touted as…
Fresh Kitchen adds development and operations execs to accelerate growth
Chief Development Officer Matt Livingston previously led real estate and market development at First Watch.
MML Hospitality has opened Neighborhood Sushi in Dallas, with more concepts on the way
The Austin-based group is also working on hotels and restaurants in markets like Aspen and New York City.
Menu Tracker: New items from Domino’s, Starbucks, and KFC
Plus innovation at Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, CAVA, KFC, 7 Brew, Shake Shack, and more.
Delta Adds LAX-Manila Route as the Battle for West Coast and Asia Heats Up
Skift Take: Delta is focusing international growth out of the West Coast, looking to become the dominant carrier out of LAX. Read the Complete Story On Skift
New Zealand opens EOI process for iGaming licences as liberalisation process gathers steam
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has formally launched the first phase of its iGaming licensing process this week, inviting companies to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) f…
LatAm becomes Betsson’s biggest market in Q2 as it eyes further M&A in the region
Betsson reported on Friday that Latin America had become its biggest market in Q2, accounting for 36% of the operator’s €310.2 million revenue for the period. With regional revenue growing 32% y…
Evolution UK operations won’t change following Gambling Commission settlement
Following a Gambling Commission investigation stretching back to December 2024, Evolution was this week ordered to pay £4.75 million ($6.4 million) after the regulator found the supplier giant’s conte…
Virgin Bet targeting market share gains as South Africa launch gathers pace
Odgers previously held senior marketing roles with Sportpesa, Sportingbet and Greatodds before joining Virgin Bet as its head of marketing in July 2025. With the Livescore Group-operated Virgin Bet br…
ANJ fines unnamed operator €500,000 for not identifying high-risk players
The French gambling regulator, Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), has imposed a €500,000 ($572,797) fine on an unnamed online betting operator, referred to as Company X, for not adequately identifying…
Starbucks wins a shareholder lawsuit over its sales slump
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the coffee shop giant, agreeing that its former CEO did not make “flagrantly false” statements about its sales results.
Taylor Farms lettuce supplied to Taco Bell linked to cyclosporia outbreak
The fast-food Mexican chain has removed “potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states.”
Hilton’s Chris Nassetta: Why 28 Brands Aren’t Too Many and the ‘Bazillion Points’ Problem
Skift Take: Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta defended the company's need for 28 brands as a data-driven strategy rather than sprawl, while also pointing to AI as the next lever for fixing guest problems in t…
Travel’s Creator Economy Doesn’t Need a Million Followers. It Needs Proof It Converts.
Skift Take: Brands spent years building creator partnerships around follower counts. Now, they're increasingly after deals they know drive real sales. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Brussels Airlines Taps ITA Airways Exec for CEO
Skift Take: Incoming Brussels Airlines CEO Lorenza Maggio oversaw ITA Airways’ merger into Lufthansa Group, which was one of the fastest integrations in the company’s history.Read the Complete Story O…
DCMS extends unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban to include non-sport deals
The UK government is seeking to ban sponsorship and advertising by unlicensed gambling operators in the UK, which would extend to including non-sport deals. In a Wednesday announcement the Department…
Greece saw a modest revenue rise with land-based dominance in 2025, EEEP reports
On Tuesday, in its published annual report, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) announced a moderate increase in the nation’s gambling revenue alongside intensified regulatory and technical measures…
Winners’ taxes struggle to stick across Africa
Across Africa, taxes on gambling winnings are following a familiar cycle. Introduced as revenue-raising and harm-reduction measures, they have frequently encountered enforcement challenges, industry o…
Articles sourced from Hotel News Resource, Nation's Restaurant News, iGB, Skift, and Condé Nast Traveler. All content belongs to the respective publishers.