Five on Friday: June 26th, 2026

The nation’s capital grapples with an unexpected aquatic challenge, while a historic New York City landmark prepares for a luxurious rebirth, and cities across America embrace a burgeoning urban swimming…

CitySCENE: Next Generation Event Unites 150 Hospitality Professionals in Washington, D.C.

In May, approximately 150 industry professionals gathered at Desert 5 Spot in Washington, DC for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. The gathering, held on May 20, 2026, brought…

Apple Unveils Expanded Wallet Hotel Key Functionality with Walt Disney World as Key Launch Partner, Signaling a New Era for Digital Hospitality

Apple is significantly expanding the capabilities of hotel room keys within Apple Wallet, with Walt Disney World confirmed as a prominent launch partner this fall, according to representatives from both…

The Cooper: Charleston’s Premier Waterfront Resort Emerges from Complex Genesis

Charleston, South Carolina – The narrative of The Cooper, Charleston’s inaugural waterfront resort, is one of evolution and resilience, marked by shifting authorship and the eventual triumph over significant construction…

Lasserhaus: A 15th-Century Palace in South Tyrol Reimagined as a Dual-Purpose Architectural Masterpiece

In the heart of Brixen, a town steeped in history within Italy’s picturesque South Tyrol region, a remarkable transformation has breathed new life into the venerable Lasserhaus, a 15th-century aristocratic…

Edge at Hudson Yards Unveils Dazzling Multimillion-Dollar Transformation, Redefining Sky-High Experiences

The Edge at Hudson Yards has officially unveiled a breathtaking, multimillion-dollar transformation that promises to redefine the very notion of a sky-high observation deck. This ambitious renovation, spanning the entire…

Vestige Collection Unveils Binidufà, Expanding Secluded Menorcan Estate Retreat to Nearly 2,000 Acres

Spanish hospitality group Vestige Collection has officially launched Binidufà, its second property nestled within a vast private estate in the tranquil northern countryside of Menorca. This new 11-room boutique hotel…

AI Reshaping Hotel Discovery: Aven Hospitality and h2c White Paper Reveals Urgency for Advanced AI Adoption in Hospitality

The landscape of hotel discovery and booking is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. A new white paper, "The New Search Economy: Rewriting the…

MIUS: A Soho Cocktail Sanctuary Redefines Hong Kong’s Nightlife with Midcentury Modern Serenity

Nestled within the vibrant and pulsating heart of Hong Kong’s energetic Soho district, a new cocktail destination named MIUS has emerged, transforming a former home appliance retail space into an…

OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar Opens Its Doors at Caesars Palace, Expanding Las Vegas’s Premier Entertainment Landscape

Las Vegas, NV – Tao Group Hospitality has officially unveiled OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar at Caesars Palace, a sprawling 46,000-square-foot entertainment complex poised to redefine the day-to-night experience on the…