HTF Market Intelligence has released a comprehensive global study on the Outdoor Vacation Market, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2025 to 2033, with the market expanding from USD637.4 billion in 2025 to USD1,045.8 billion by 2033. The report covers market segments by type—including camping trips, hiking & trekking tours, safaris, beach holidays, and adventure sports—and by application such as leisure, corporate retreats, wellness travel, educational tours, and honeymoons. Key drivers include rising wellness tourism, post-pandemic travel resurgence, increased disposable income, and eco-tourism trends. Europe leads the market due to established infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Major companies profiled include Airbnb, Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, TripAdvisor, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Club Med, Thomas Cook, G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, REI Adventures, National Geographic Expeditions, CWT, Kuoni, Cox & Kings, and Trailfinders. Market trends highlight glamping, digital booking platforms, eco-friendly packages, AR/VR planning, and customized itineraries. Challenges include seasonal dependency, geopolitical instability, weather unpredictability, and high operational costs. Opportunities lie in wellness-focused packages, luxury outdoor stays, rural tourism, influencer marketing, and off-season promotions.

The Hotel del Coronado has appointed Marco Tabet as its new General Manager following the completion of a six-year, $550 million revitalization project funded by Blackstone Real Estate. Tabet, who previously served as General Manager at several Hilton and Waldorf Astoria properties, brings over two decades of hospitality experience to the role. The revitalization project, led by BRE Hotels & Resorts under VP of Development Mike Haslett, restored historic spaces and introduced new features such as the Shore House villas, Nobu and Veranda restaurants, and a 727-car underground parking structure. The project created over 300 full-time resort jobs and thousands of construction jobs, and the hotel, founded in 1888, remains a National Historic Landmark. Tabet emphasizes a focus on guest experience, technology, wellness, and sustainability in shaping the hotel’s next chapter.

Hilton's Instagram reel featuring Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has become the most-watched Instagram reel in history with 1.9 billion views and over 5 billion views across all platforms. The campaign, part of Hilton's 'It Matters Where You Stay' initiative, aims to expand the hotel chain's presence in India tenfold by opening new properties in Bengaluru, Surat, Jabalpur, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The campaign targets younger, upwardly mobile Indian travelers and leverages Deepika Padukone's cultural influence as a global brand ambassador since 2024, resulting in increased website traffic, loyalty program sign-ups, and engagement.

MarketBeat's stock screener highlights seven major hotel and travel-related companies—Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corp., Wynn Resorts, Trip.com Group, and Marriott International—as top stocks to watch due to high trading volume and strong performance indicators. The article details financial metrics, stock prices, trading volumes, and market capitalizations for each company, emphasizing their roles in the hospitality and travel industry, which is influenced by travel demand, occupancy rates, and broader economic conditions.

Accor is set to open its first Ibis Styles hotel in Moldova, located near Chisinau International Airport, as part of the German Village development. The 100-room property represents a EUR12 million investment and will open in autumn 2025. The hotel will feature event space, a fitness centre, and a restaurant and bar, with a tennis-themed design. This expansion follows a growing tourism trend in Moldova, with tourist numbers rising 7.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 and overnight stays up 23.2%. The country is also seeing growth in medical tourism, with over 70% of dentistry patients coming from abroad. Airlift is being supported by new routes from FlyOne and Wizz Air, which are expanding their services to increase connectivity. Hilton is also launching its first property in the country by refurbishing the historic Dacia Hotel into a Hilton Garden Inn Chisinau, opening in autumn 2026.