Hotel guests want Smart TVs and good hotel mobile app, J.D. Power finds

 

TROY, MICH. – Although the average daily rate (ADR) for a U.S. hotel room climbed to a record high of $158.671 in 2024, hotel guests in every segment from economy to luxury feel they are getting better value for their travel dollar. According to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, key drivers of that improved perception of value are higher satisfaction with guest rooms, including condition, cleanliness and room amenities such as in-room smart TVs.

News in Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

Thatcher Brown is Crescent Seas' CEO His 'deep expertise in the global travel industry and his track record of launching and scaling luxury cruise experiences make him the ideal leader,' Crescent Seas founder Russell Galbut said. Read full story

Scandic has entered into a framework agreement with Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS with the intention to acquire the hotel operations of Dalata Hotel Group Plc

Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ) (“Scandic”) has entered into a framework agreement with a consortium consisting of Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS (the “Consortium”) with the intention to acquire the hotel operations of Dalata Hotel Group Plc (“Dalata”) from the Consortium (the “Transaction”). Proceeding with the Transaction is conditional upon completion of the Consortium’s takeover of Dalata, which was announced today, a separation of Dalata’s real estate and operating businesses and necessary regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the Transaction, Scandic will add 56 new hotels to its portfolio with around 12,000 additional rooms and a further pipeline of approximately 1,900, mainly across Ireland and the UK. For the financial year ended 31 December 2024, Dalata reported revenue of EUR 652.2 million; operating profit of EUR 158.5 million; and basic earnings per share of EUR 35.5 cent.

Antigua and Barbuda announce increased travel demand for upcoming carnival

 

ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – With just two weeks remaining before the official start of Antigua Carnival celebrations, travel demand for Antigua and Barbuda is on the rise.

Heart Evangelista Had A Luxury Stay at Mondrian Singapore Duxton During Her Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Guest Editorship

 

Fashion icon Heart Evangelista made heads turn in Singapore, not just as guest editor of Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, and also a guest of honor at the city’s newest luxury lifestyle destination, Mondrian Singapore Duxton.

Emirates to introduce third daily flight to Mauritius to facilitate travel from airline’s network

 

DUBAI, UAE – In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710, will complement existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers planning trips to the popular destination from across its network of more than 140 points.

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for June 2025

 

Carrying more passengers and cargo in June, while continuing to stay focused and agile amidst global market developments 

American Airlines and Mastercard renew partnership for even more rewarding travel experiences

 

American Airlines and Mastercard  announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering more rewarding travel experiences and value through advanced payments technology and services. 

Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Grew 2.6% in May

 

According to ALTA's Traffic Report, in May 2025, 37.76 million passengers traveled across Latin America and the Caribbean—a 2.6% year-over-year increase, with 959,000 additional passengers. Growth continued but at a slower pace than in previous months (5.3% in April, 4.0% in March, 5.0% in February).

Experience The Mu‘u & Mimosas At Kaimana Beach Hotel: A Luxury Haven Blending Hawaiian Culture with Modern Comforts

 At the center of pulsating Honolulu, where the resplendent waves of the Pacific crash upon golden shores of Waikīkī, floats the serenely active Kaimana Beach Hotel with an inventive take on the quintessential afternoon tea.