IHG announces first Regent in a Japan resort location, the guest has changed; has hospitality? and more...

IHG announces first Regent in a Japan resort location
Monday, 22nd September 2025

IHG is proud to announce the Regent brand will be expanding its footprint in Japan with its first resort location.

The 58-key Regent Karuizawa – a new-build onsen retreat in the historic town of Karuizawa – will feature a choice of rooms and villas and set a new benchmark in upper luxury mountain destinations when it opens in 2028 >>

Survey uncovers 'Travel Dysmorphia': 7 in 10 Americans feel behind on their travel goals
22 Sep 2025 : In recent years, 'revenge travel' dominated headlines, signaling a global rush to reclaim missed moments post-pandemic, but for many Americans, that wasn't the reality >>

Four Seasons debuts luxury resort in Moganshan, China
19 Sep 2025 : The serene mountain retreat will offer rare access to natural hot springs, creating unique wellness offerings combined with hospitality and immersive cultural experiences in the heart of China’s Zhejiang Province >>

Mix of events drove hotel performance in August
19 Sep 2025 : Boosted by several events, Sydney’s, Madrid's and Abu Dhabi's hotel industry posted its highest August average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Guest Has Changed; Has Hospitality?
Monday, 22nd September 2025

2025: On paper, the hotel industry looks alive, RevPAR is creeping up, reports show growth but walk a lobby or talk to a GM, and the truth hits: this is not a rebound, it is a reset.

Guests are moving differently. They are booking late, staying shorter, and picking their spots carefully. Compression nights, the magic that used to save months, are rare. Rate‑driven growth feels good in a spreadsheet, but it is a sugar high if demand does not follow >>

Why a Pre-Strategy Workshop Might be the Most Strategic Move You Make
What prevents well-crafted strategies from being implemented effectively?, the smartest leaders don’t start with strategy—they start with alignment >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of September 18, 2025
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