Hotel checkout times shift earlier and guests push back

Rove Hotels enters Oman with branded projects

Rove Hotels has teamed up with LEO Development to expand into Oman with branded residential and lifestyle projects. The first launch is Rove Home Muscat Expressway, offering furnished apartments, lofts, and amenities such as pool and co-working spaces in Muscat. The long-term deal includes multiple future sites across city hubs and economic zones in Oman, marking a major step in the brand’s regional growth. Read more.

La Vie Hotels & Resorts expands with Hotel Casiana Tagaytay

La Vie Hotels & Resorts has formally added Hotel Casiana & Events Center Tagaytay to its portfolio in the Philippines. The property blends modern comfort with event facilities and supports both leisure and business travel needs. This marks a key milestone in La Vie’s efforts to build its presence in the Philippine hospitality sector following its local office launch. Read more.

The “Fresh” Seafood Myth You’ve Probably Fallen For

A lot of people think frozen seafood is the backup plan — something you buy when you can’t get it fresh. But here’s the truth: when it comes to quality, frozen can actually be fresher than what’s behind the grocery store counter. Most “fresh” fish has already been frozen for transport, and is then thawed for display (sometimes even thawed and refrozen many times!). By the time you see it on ice at the seafood counter, it may have been sitting there for days. Not exactly what you pictured when you thought “fresh,” right? How to Make Frozen Fish Your Go-To.

Nightfood Holdings pushes robotics in hotels

Nightfood Holdings is implementing robotics and AI technologies in its hotels to address labour gaps and operating costs while offering new service experiences for guests. The company’s move into robotics and automation aims to raise operational efficiency and guest satisfaction across its hospitality holdings. Read more.

Hotel checkout times shift earlier and guests push back

A trend is growing where hotels set earlier checkout times, often around 10 AM, and stricter check-in policies. This tightening of timing has frustrated some travellers, who feel stranded or challenged by rigid rules. The article notes this shift reflects operational priorities but also highlights legal and customer reactions to the changes. Read more.

Choice Hotels plans 100 hotels in Africa by 2035

Choice Hotels has announced a plan to open 100 hotels across sub-Saharan and southern Africa by 2035, starting with three properties in Kenya. The expansion is part of a broader strategy to grow the brand’s footprint and respond to rising travel demand on the continent. The plan includes a mix of brand types and locations across major markets. Read more.

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