Hotels Gain Ground As Holiday Travellers Reject Rental Fees

A survey by Upgraded Points finds that hotel convenience, clearer pricing and fewer cleaning requirements are outweighing the space and privacy offered by short-term rentals. Upgraded Points has found...

Orlando Cat Café Takes Its Adoption-Focused Model to Dallas Through Franchising

The Florida cat café’s first franchise sale extends a hospitality concept built around coffee, animal adoption and an experience designed for local communities. Orlando Cat Café has sold its first fra...

Waterford Hotel Group Merger Creates Larger Platform For Hotel Expansion

The combination with Maverick Hotels & Restaurants gives Waterford a portfolio of more than 50 properties and broader reach across several US hospitality markets. Waterford Hotel Group has combine...

Outer Banks Turns Volunteerism Into A More Structured Tourism Tool

The Volunteer OBX portal gives visitors, residents and local organisations a shared platform for community service, extending the destination’s stewardship strategy. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is...