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Officials Hospitality Asset Managers Association “HAMA” announced today that it has started accepting submissions for its 20th Annual HAMA Case Competition. More than 60 undergraduate and graduate students from across the country were given a scenario of a management change to analyze and make a recommendation for improving the business. HAMA has partnered with HotStats, a global leader in financial benchmarking for hotels, and Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC), to provide critical reports identical to what HAMA members utilize on an ongoing basis to student participants. Student teams are required to work with HAMA members, their respective university professors…

I’ve been there Dominican Republic It feels like I haven’t experienced it at all. I spent the first trip lounging on an Airbnb beachfront, while my second ended when a resort guard stopped me from running outside. While my travel companions soaked up the sun, I’ve always been more of an explorer—someone who craves wandering, connecting, and discovering what makes a place tick. The long, lazy beach days are not for me. After similar trips to St. Martin You can also read about the Bahamas, I started to wonder if the Caribbean simply wasn’t my scene—until I remembered a trip…

San Francisco was the standout amongst the top 25 markets. It experienced notable increases in all key metrics. Image Credit Unsplash    San Francisco is leading the way with significant improvements in hotel performance metrics. This has been boosted by major events. Houston suffers a sharp drop in occupancy and revenues, which is influenced by the dynamics of recovery following a disaster. CoStar’s most recent data shows that the U.S. hospitality industry experienced a drop in performance metrics over the past week, ending on August 9, 2025. CoStarThe overall performance of this sector has declined year-over-year, according to, a leading…

You can also find out more about Celebrity Cruises Launch of the 3,248-passenger vehicle Celebrity Xcel This November, loyal brand fans will notice a new concept: The Bazaar. It’s a sea-day idea that will take up a massive space on three decks, with food, entertainment and retail inspired from the previous port. This is where guests can buy sombreros after visiting the port. Cozumel After leaving Puerto Plata, they can enjoy rum tastings. Dominican RepublicIt is followed by bachata performers at night. Jeannette Dou, Celebrity Vice President of Product Development says: “It extends the time guests spend in each port.”Silversea’s…

MiiroReservations are now open for the brand new lifestyle hotels. Miiro Palais RudolfThe official website of the hotel has been updated with information about its latest property, the Rudolfspark Hotel. The property is due to open in Vienna’s Old Town in November. It’s located in a peaceful square with a view of Rudolfspark and the St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Palais Rudolf has 64 luxurious rooms and two suites, both with balconies. Interior designer James Thurstan Waterworth from prestigious design studio Thurstan led the design concept, while local architect Gabriel Kacerovsky was responsible for the execution of the details. The space provides…

Rome Cavalieri is a Waldorf Astoria Hotel located on Rome’s highest mountain, Monte Mario. The hotel is famous for its spectacular views of Rome, especially at sunset and during the golden hour. La Pergola is the first Rome restaurant to receive three Michelin stars. Rome’s Best Tasting Menu, created by Chef Heinz Beck, showcases his artistic talent. This menu reflects the hotel’s dedication to art with its many public galleries. No matter which direction I turn inside Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria HotelThe feeling of awe was overwhelming. The magnificence is reflected in the art that decorates the walls. A…

Travel + Leisure’s Traveling As column features interviews with travelers who share their experiences of traveling the world. Burnt out in corporate America Kelly Benthall After putting her finances in order, she retired at age 53 and began traveling the world in Airbnbs. Her husband Nigel joined her. Here’s her story…  I lived in Texas, and worked in oil and natural gas. As time went on, and the kids left, my job became extraordinarily stressful—to the point that I had to be wheeled out on a gurney through the lobby, hooked up to an EKG. My doctor told me that…

Rome will Host WTTC’s Global Summit 2025 in September – Image Credit WTTC    The world’s biggest names in Travel & Tourism set to take to converge in the Eternal City The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTCToday, ) announced the first set of keynote speakers for its 25th anniversary.The th Global Summit in RomeThe event will feature a stellar line-up that includes some of the industry’s most influential leaders.  The Global Summit, in partnership between the Italian Ministry of Tourism and ENIT, the Italian National Tourist Board, the Municipality of Rome and Lazio Region, will be returning to Europe on…

Seattle Its abundance of activities and family friendly hotels makes it a city that is ideal for children. Airbnbs. It’s a place where orcas breach within sight of skyscrapers, boats zip around the waterways, and the smell of salt air mingles with freshly caught—and tossed—fish. It’s easy for everyone to get to the mountains, islands and Puget Sound thanks to the compact footprint. The 485 green spaces, from Discovery Park’s trails to Seward Park’s lakeshore loop, can be used as backyards and playpens. The park’s 485 green spaces are perfect for play areas and backyards, from the lakeshore loop in…

Fairmont Orchid – Hawaii — Photo by Accor Fairmont Orchid – Hawaii — Photo by Accor Fairmont Orchid – Hawaii — Photo by Accor Fairmont Orchid – Hawaii — Photo by Accor Fairmont Orchid – Hawaii — Photo by Accor Fairmont Orchid, a luxury resort nestled along 32 oceanfront acres on the pristine Kohala Coast of Hawai’i Island, announces the completion of the property’s refreshed guest rooms, Fairmont Gold floor and meeting & event spaces. The resort’s multimillion-dollar revitalization honors Hawaiian culture by using design elements that reflect its essence. Its fluid designs reflect the flow of the ocean. Color…