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Sofitel Opens New Hotel in Downtown Cairo – Image Credit Accor    Sofitel has recently inaugurated its latest five-star hotel, the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, in the center of Egypt’s capital city. This new establishment offers a luxurious retreat within easy access to Cairo’s rich history and cultural landmarks. The Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile sits beside the iconic Nile River, providing guests a gateway to the city’s most prized landmarks. The hotel’s location offers easy access to Downtown Cairo, the lively Tahrir Square, the Cairo Opera House, the Giza Pyramids, the Cairo Citadel medieval fortress, and the Ancient Coptic Quarter with…

Nominations Open for the 2025 ALIS Caribbean and Latin America Rising Star Award to Be Presented at ALIS CALA – Image Credit ISHC    The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) presented Ben Weprin, Founder and CEO of AJ Capital Partners and creator of several hospitality brands such as Graduate Hotels, Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, Field & Stream Lodge Co., with the 2025 Pioneer Award. Each year, the award recognizes an individual considered a pioneer in their field by making an outstanding contribution, achievement, or improvement in the hospitality industry. Pictured left to…

Urban Hotel Markets Expected to Sustain Growth into 2025, CBRE Hotels Forecasts – Image Credit Unsplash+    The urban hotel sector is expected to witness steady growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2025, with a predicted increase of 2.0% due to improved group and business travel and the ongoing recovery of inbound international travel. Despite existing cost pressures, the U.S. hotel market fundamentals remain robust, potentially fueling a resurgence in investment activity in the latter half of 2025. CBRE Hotels predicts that revenue per available room (RevPAR) will experience steady growth in 2025, with urban locations outperforming owing…

Cruising and the Bahamas have gone hand in hand since modern cruising began in the 1970s. Made up of 700 islands spread across 100,000 square miles of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas boasts some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful clear blue water, white and pink sand beaches, warm temperatures and attractions galore. Today, the nation is one of the industry’s leading cruise port destinations, with the capital city of Nassau being one of the world’s busiest ports of call.Nassau is a staple port of call for several cruise lines, including Azamara, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line,…

What is a private island? Perhaps you’re having visions of relaxing on a secluded beach, cocktail in hand, without another person in sight. That might be true in some cases. But, when you’re on a cruise, private islands are only private in the sense that they’re exclusive to passengers on ships that call there.If you’re looking at a Caribbean or Bahamas itinerary and see a listing for an unfamiliar port — such as Great Stirrup Cay, Half Moon Cay or Perfect Day at CocoCay — it could be a cruise line-owned or -operated private island.Most major cruise lines either have…

Hotel Sustainability Claims: A Risk of Greenwashing and Information Overload – Image Credit Unsplash+    A study by Hospitality and Tourism Management found that excessive sustainability information from hotels may lead to customer skepticism and perceptions of ‘greenwashing’.  Over half of the study respondents felt that hotels either overstate sustainability claims or mask important sustainability information. An extensive study conducted by Hospitality and Tourism Management has highlighted potential issues with hotel sustainability information. The research indicates that excessive quantity and complexity of this information could lead to customer confusion and skepticism, potentially driving perceptions of ‘greenwashing’. The study was published…

Plans to increase passenger numbers at London’s St Pancras International station could see many new direct train routes to Germany, Switzerland and France.The station’s owner, London St Pancras Highspeed, has this week outlined proposals to almost triple its international train operations from 1,800 passengers per hour to 5,000.The proposal, in partnership with Paris’ Getlink (which owns Eurotunnel), sees both companies commit to expanding rail connectivity on both sides of the English Channel — with the aim of creating new routes and destinations along the line.Related: 28 best European routes where you should take a train instead of a planeLondon St…

Superbude – Image Credit Cendyn    With advanced automation, Superbude was able to optimize campaign management across Google Hotel Ads, Tripadvisor, and Trivago, improving real-time decision-making and ensuring greater transparency in campaign results to deftly adjust strategies when needed. THE CHALLENGE Superbude previously faced challenges in managing metasearch campaigns across multiple platforms, including Google Hotel Ads, Tripadvisor, and Trivago. Their campaign management process was complex, time-consuming, and yielded a lower ROI than they achieve today. The key obstacles were a lack of transparency in campaign performance and the absence of a centralized, user-friendly management tool. By partnering with Cendyn, their primary…

As we’ve reported, you now need travel authorization to visit the United Kingdom. The British call it an Electronic Travel Authorisation.The application for Americans and other nationalities opened back in November for travel beginning in the new year, and several of us at TPG have already gone through the process.Overall, there are a few things to watch out for, but it’s fairly straightforward — and you should be able to follow these instructions for a painless application process.Download the UK ETA appAs the U.K. government website notes, the easiest way to apply is through the official government app, available on…

Taj Mussoorie Foothills Hotel – Image Credit IHCL    The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has launched a new luxury hotel in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The Taj Mussoorie Foothills Hotel marks an expansion of the Taj brand in the region, bolstered by the recent inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which has significantly improved connectivity. The hotel is nestled in the serene foothills of the Himalayas and offers a luxurious escape that harmoniously blends modern elegance with the region’s natural beauty. Taj Mussoorie Foothills features 115 rooms, including 16 exquisitely designed suites, providing an immersive escape for guests. The hotel offers diverse culinary experiences,…