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Where to Stay in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Mountain Views and Fall Foliage
Featuring Dollywood day trips, mountain views, and plenty of leaf-peeping
Trip.com Promo Codes: 60% Off September 2026 | Condé Nast Traveler
Savvy travelers can save up to 20% on first bookings, plus up to 50% on their next flight or hotel this fall with verified Trip.com coupon codes for September.
The Best Beaches in Miami, From Nature Reserves to Sceney Beach Clubs
From hotel beach clubs to wild stretches of protected parklands, here are the best places to claim your spot in the sand along Miami’s stunning shoreline.
Will Wendy’s shakeup right the ship? Is Pizza Hut’s split from Yum a blessing in disguise?
Two experts debate those headlines, plus the data showing that independent restaurants are gaining momentum over chains.
Should You Travel to Nepal Right Now? What Locals Want International Travelers to Know
Whether you have travel planned, or are considering booking a trip, here's what experts on the ground say.
Coach Promo Codes for September 2026
Save up to 70% on Coach handbags, wallets, accessories, and more with our curated list of verified Coach discount codes and exclusive deals this September 2026, plus an extra 20% off in the Labor Day…
Labor Day Weekend Is a Gold Mine for Travel Deals—Here Are the Best Ones We've Found
Save on scenic train travel, bucket-list cruises, boutique hotel stays, and trusted travel gear this weekend.
Spritzes continue to drive bar sales during the summer
Lower ABV cocktails and earlier happy hours were top drinking trends over the last couple of months, according to data from Square.
Emirates Pushes Premium Economy Upmarket as Business Class Gets Sliced Up
Skift Take: Airlines can no longer rely on passenger growth alone, so they're fighting harder for travelers who will pay more.Read the Complete Story On Skift
Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group is opening the waterfront restaurant, Sergeant Ma, in San Francisco
Chef Jason Halverson is merging Northern California’s seasonal ingredients with Asian culinary traditions.
Webinar: Built for the Holiday Rush: How Event Teams Can Book More and Stress Less
A webinar titled 'Built for the Holiday Rush: How Event Teams Can Book More and Stress Less' will address strategies and tools for event teams to increase bookings and reduce stress during peak holida…
51 restaurant executives on the move in August, including CEO changes at Pizza Hut, Dave & Buster’s, and HTeaO
There was no summer slowdown to end the season.
The Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection By Hilton Sold
The Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has been sold, signaling continued investor activity in the branded lifestyle hotel segment in South Florida.
Global Searches for Premium Class Flights Double As Travellers Prioritise Comfort and Personalised Journeys
Global searches for premium class flights have doubled, indicating that travelers are increasingly prioritizing comfort and personalization, which may impact hotel and travel service expectations and…
Chick-fil-A ramps up hunger awareness efforts
Restaurants in select markets will host fundraisers through September to support local hunger relief partners, while the company will provide $1 million in matched donations to Feeding America.
Paris Flight Searches Rise 11% During Celine Dion Residency Period
Flight searches for Paris during Celine Dion’s scheduled residency dates rose 11% year over year, while bookings increased 5%, according to Amadeus Travel Intelligence data. The data shows demand from…
Why Luxury GMs Need a Razor Sharp Point of View
Skift Take: As brands scale and standards spread, the property leader’s most important role is preserving the reason a hotel belongs where it is.Read the Complete Story On Skift
Calpak Discount Code: 60% Off | September 2026 | Condé Nast Traveler
Save 10% on your first order with a Calpak coupon code, plus browse top deals this Labor Day for up to 60% off luggage, duffel bags, and travel essentials in the Calpak sale.
UMHL To Open UMusic Hotel Denmark Street Q4 2026 in London
UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle and Outernet London have announced a partnership that includes the planned Q4 2026 opening of UMusic Hotel Denmark Street.
How Airports Are Growing Without Blowing Their Climate Goals
Skift Take: Airports insist that passenger growth and net zero aren’t in conflict but nearly all of their progress is over emissions that they control. The bigger problem, emissions that lie in the su…
Qdoba launches a new Queso for its ‘Diptember’ promotion
The fast-casual Mexican chain is highlighting its 14 dips, salsas, and sauces throughout September.
Hospitality Leaders, Take Your Marks! Preparing Hotels for the LA28 Olympics - By Charis Atwood
Charis Atwood explains how Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by investing in existing venues and infrastructure rather than constructing major new facilities. This put…
Sbarro CEO: Convenience stores, international markets key to pizza chain’s resurgence
David Karam shares how a brand repositioning has helped Sbarro open more than 100 units a year for the last four years.
U.S. Hotel RevPAR Rises 1.7% for Week of Aug. 23-29
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 1.7% year over year, marking the industry’s 20th consecutive week of positive comparisons.
Hospitality User-Generated Content: Build Trust and Win More Guests
TravelBoom highlights how hospitality operators are adopting user-generated content strategies to enhance brand credibility, influence booking decisions, and foster guest trust in competitive digital…
5 Key Steps to Optimize Your Hotel Website for AI Search - By Laure Cremers
Laure Cremers outlines five essential steps for hotel operators to optimize their websites for AI-powered search, emphasizing the need for structured data, high-quality content, and technical enhancem…
Kremi McCabe Appointed General Manager of The Stafford London
The Stafford London has appointed Kremi McCabe as its new General Manager, signaling a leadership transition at the five-star property in the heart of London.
Chipotle, Domino’s, food delivery layoffs
Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart
The retail giant, which is getting into restaurant delivery, will let customers order from the coffee and donut chain with their grocery orders.
The 17 Most Beautiful National Parks in the World, From Yellowstone to the Serengeti
These diverse landscapes serve as a beautiful reminder of why our planet is worth protecting.
The Short-Term Rental Model for Shrinking Places
Skift Take: The short-term rental fight was designed for cities running out of homes. A growing number of places face the opposite problem with population decline: too many homes and too few people.Re…
The Most Beautiful Italian Coastal Towns
For the sun-kissed, sea-washed sweet life, nothing beats a trip to Italy’s towns on the coast.
Swiggy Has a New Travel Concierge. Can a Food Delivery App Make It Work?
Skift Take: Travel is full of problems that don't fit neatly into an app. Swiggy's Crew is betting it can handle the messy parts.Read the Complete Story On Skift
New York City’s Los Tacos No. 1 nabs private-equity investment
TSG Consumer — which has also backed Pura Vida Miami and Dutch Bros — has made an investment of an unknown amount in the taco brand.
Holland Casino CEO: Dutch public sentiment towards gambling is negative, but sector’s black market battle is good news
One of Europe’s best-known casino operators, Holland Casino runs 13 locations in the country, offering a mix of table games and slots. Amsterdam has two casinos, while the rest are scattered around, w…
7 Leakproof Travel Mugs Our Editors Bring Everywhere
Our favorite insulated mugs for commutes, camping, and car rides.
Spotlight Sports Group enters gaming with Engage Games partnership
Spotlight Sports Group has expanded into gaming for the first time through a collaboration with the supplier Engage Games. Announced on Thursday, the strategic partnership will grant Spotlight’s netwo…
Lottomatica insists Cirsa merger is low risk as CEO talks up Spain and Italy opportunities
Lottomatica CEO Guglielmo Angelozzi described its merger with Cirsa as a “low-risk proposition”, during an investor call detailing the deal on Wednesday. The Wednesday announcement promised the merger…
Brazil Senate Committee approves restrictions on ads and betting sponsorship
On Wednesday, the Science and Technology Committee (CCT) approved a project furthering restrictions on advertising and sponsorship of betting. The proposal also established criteria for risk classific…
Botswana parliament passes gambling bill retaining proposal to lower age to 18
Botswana’s National Assembly has passed the Gambling (Amendment) Bill, 2026, retaining a proposal to lower the country’s legal gambling age from 21 to 18 and update the regulatory framework for the ex…
Merkur to acquire controlling stake in Société Française de Casinos
Merkur Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH, a subsidiary of Merkur AG has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Société Française de Casinos (SFC). The development marks a significant mo…
The Race for Chinese Travel Demand Is Now a Fight to Get on the AI Shortlist
Skift Take: Travel marketers have spent decades convincing Chinese travelers to pick them. Now they have to convince AI to mention them. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Skift Global Forum Preview: Amadeus’s President of Travel on Why the Traveler, Not the Platform, Should Hold the Controls
Skift Take: Decius Valmorbida thinks the industry competes too hard on closed ecosystems and cooperates too little on the plumbing. His bet: open, shared foundations grow the pie for everyone. We'll t…
Travel Execs Push Trump for 100 Million+ International Visitors by 2030
Skift Take: The meeting comes on the heels of the World Cup tournament and follows four consecutive months of inbound travel declines. Read the Complete Story On Skift
Uber to Lay Off 3,300 Employees, Reducing Management Jobs by 20%
Skift Take: Uber's reorganization doesn't directly impact its product portfolio, according to the company, but its attention is focused on core businesses. Read the Complete Story On Skift
‘Helping partners move away from heavy bonuses and costs’: Soft2Bet on how to make players feel connected
Harrison Barrett, VP of business development, spoke to the iGB team at iGB L!VE 2026 to discuss the evolution of Soft2Bet’s MEGA platform, which started out as a purely gamification layer but has beco…
Southwest to Launch ‘at Least’ 11 Airport Lounges in Chase Partnership
Skift Take: Lounges are the latest step in Southwest’s rapid transformation from a low-cost domestic carrier to a full-service operator.Read the Complete Story On Skift
Nederlandse Loterij moves to shut down illegal Skyhills platform following Lalabet victory
The state-backed Nederlandse Loterij has ordered the operators of the unauthorised gambling site Skyhills to cease serving Dutch players. This action came in the wake of a recent court ruling in a sep…
Lottomatica and Cirsa agree merger to form ‘second-largest listed global operator’
Lottomatica and Cirsa have agreed a blockbuster merger that would create the second-largest listed gaming and sports betting operator in the world. Announced on Wednesday, the all-share deal is expect…
Born to swipe: Casino games made for the TikTok Generation
Casino operators looking for the next generation of players face an unusual problem. Their prospective customers have grown up in a digital world built around simplicity, speed and instant gratificati…
Articles sourced from Hotel News Resource, Nation's Restaurant News, iGB, Skift, and Condé Nast Traveler. All content belongs to the respective publishers.