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In a fast-paced world, travelers often arrive at hotels carrying the weight of busy flights, overflowing inboxes, and unexpected delays. Recognizing the power of small moments to transform a guest’s experience, GCSTIMES has introduced a charming solution: a wooden key card shaped like a playful cat, designed to evoke smiling from the very first touch.

BodyHoliday, operator of the Caribbean’s first wellness resort, today announces the appointment of a distinguished new global leadership team from hospitality titans Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, IHG and Soho House – among others – to lead its next phase of growth, beginning with its first European property, BodyHoliday Algarve in Portugal.

Shiji International’s CEO Kevin King, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award at the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, presented during the Hotel Technology Forum by EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology.

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) celebrated another record-breaking attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2025, which took place on 13th November at the Royal Lancaster London – marking the 20th edition of the flagship event.

The BodyHoliday Algarve, opening in 2029, will redefine wellness travel as a five-star sanctuary set amid the untouched beauty of Portugal’s Eastern Algarve—just forty-five minutes from Faro International Airport. Discovered by Barnard during his frequent journeys through Portugal, the site occupies a rare and tranquil setting next to the scenic and vast nature reserve of The Ria Formosa, with a three-minute walk through beautiful protected dunes providing direct access to the beach of ’Praia da Lota’—celebrated for its golden sands and serene, crystal waters.

SmartRyde, a Japanese company and one of the leading global players in pre-booked airport transfer services, is pleased to announce its strategic integration as a provider through Amadeus, a leading travel technology company. Through this collaboration, SmartRyde’s extensive network of airport transfer solutions will soon be available this month directly through Amadeus Transfers, enabling travel sellers worldwide to offer seamless ground transportation as part of their travel itineraries.

Rosen College is expanding its leadership in hospitality analytics and technology through the appointment of Associate Professor Mehmet Altin as the HFTP Professor of Hospitality Financial Management and Technology. The professorship strengthens Rosen College’s growing focus on data, innovation, and the future of decision-making in a global industry that is rapidly evolving.

Last month, Sam Altman sat down with economist Tyler Cowen and outlined how ChatGPT will transform hotel booking. Not someday. Now.

Despite global economic pressures, both business and leisure travel continue to grow, with global tourism rising five percent in the first six months of 2025. Amidst that growth, the sector is becoming increasingly competitive as more destinations seek to boost their economies and create jobs through tourism.

Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today announced a reseller partnership with HIT Cloud, the newest member of HIT Group of Companies, the leading Greek hotel technology house.