Europe’s tourism sector continued to perform strongly over the summer months, as travellers embraced cross-border experiences despite higher costs and record heatwaves. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe rose 3% year-on-year, while overnight arrivals increased by 2.7%.
Branded Hotel’s Contactless Check-In: Who has the better technology?
Since we here at Cogwheel Marketing are all about sharing our knowledge with others, we did a little research on which brand between Hilton, Marriott, and IHG has the best contactless opportunities for guests.
NH Collection Paris Ponthieu Champs-Élysées, the New Boutique Hotel in Paris that Celebrates the French Art of Living in the Heart of the Golden Triangle
In the very heart of Paris’s distinguished 8th arrondissement and under the glow of the Champs-Élysées, NH Collection Hotels & Resorts celebrates its long-awaited debut in the French capital with NH Collection Paris Ponthieu Champs-Élysées, a new benchmark of hospitality that embodies the brand’s signature style and sophistication.
UN Tourism Announces new Additions to Growing Network of Affiliate Members
UN Tourism has formally announced 22 new Affiliate Members.
Agentic AI for Hotels: Mews outlines the future of intelligent hospitality
Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has launched a new report exploring how intelligent agents will reshape hotel operations. Hospitality is entering a new stage of digital maturity, driven by agentic AI. According to the new report, Agentic AI for Hotels: The Mews Vision for AI in Hospitality, the shift from assistive to autonomous intelligence will redefine how hotels operate, learn, and deliver experiences in the decade ahead.
Hyatt Place London City East Unveils the Canvas Suite
Hyatt Place London City East, one of London’s most sustainable and design-forward hotels, with an acclaimed rooftop bar and a chart-topping Sicilian restaurant, has unveiled the Canvas Suite, a contemporary new collection of event and meeting spaces bringing fresh energy and flexibility to one of the capital’s most creative neighbourhoods.
Shiji launches Embedded Payments for Daylight PMS powered by Stellaris Digital Payby
Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced the launch of a new embedded payments capability for Daylight PMS, powered by Stellaris Digital Payby. The feature enables hotel teams to send, track, and post payment requests, including pre-authorizations and cards on file, directly within a single platform.
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 in Hamburg Spotlights Advocacy, Innovation and Resilience in European Business Travel
Business travel’s evolving landscape and the drive toward a more sustainable future took center stage this week at the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 in Hamburg. From 10–12 November, the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg hosted one of Europe’s largest gatherings of business travel and meetings professionals, where industry leaders, practitioners and innovators came together to share insights, tackle emerging challenges and chart a course for what’s next in corporate travel.
Introducing Bertrand’s Townhouse: A Characterful Boutique Luxury Hotel Celebrating Bloomsbury’s Brilliant Past
In the historic heart of Bloomsbury, where the greatest minds of the early 20th century once gathered, Bertrand’s Townhouse is set to make its arrival in Winter 2025/26, transforming three historic Georgian townhouses on Bedford Place into a timeless 43-bedroom luxury boutique hotel.
Overcoming the pre-arrival noise: Tips to stand out among other hotels
Guests are more distracted than ever. Inboxes are filled with hundreds of emails and whatever message your property is sending to them, it can be easily ignored.

