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When the phone’s ringing off the hook and bookings are pouring in, revenue management feels like a joy ride. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Flash floods, runaway inflation, or a sudden shift in the weather…

At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we sat down with Floor Bleeker, a well-known voice in hospitality technology, to explore the future of AI in the industry. The conversation quickly moved from generative AI to autonomous agents, robotics, and the potential disruption of long-standing tech systems. Drawing from his corporate background and current advisory work, Floor offered a clear-eyed view of how fast things are evolving, and what it could mean for hoteliers, vendors, and guests.

As fireworks light up the sky and music pulses from rooftop lounges to poolside decks, July 4th in the U.S. has evolved into far more than just a celebration of independence, it’s a celebration of experiences. And powering many of the unforgettable moments this holiday weekend is technology purpose-built for experience commerce.

Following the success of Surrenne Belgravia’s debut in London, the wellness and longevity club has now arrived on the Côte d’Azur, going far beyond a traditional hotel spa with longevity stays, retreats, personalized treatments, and expert-led movement and fitness practices. Surrenne’s holistic and science-backed approach elevates wellbeing for guests and members alike. This debut comes at an exciting time as the summer high season is in full swing and the Riviera is abuzz with the energy of Monaco and recent restoration of Gabrielle Chanel’s clifftop artist and intellectual retreat, La Pausa.

This CBRE report provides an in-depth analysis of the current CEE & SEE hotel market. It highlights the sector’s strong recovery and growth potential.

On 1 July, Leonardo Hotels acquired two existing hotels from Essendi, one of Europe’s leading hotel investors and operators. An extensive rebranding process will now take place to combine both into the new Leonardo Hannover Medical Park. This step will enable Leonardo Hotels to establish a third presence in Hanover and to expand its position on the regional hotel and conferencing market.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced today the signing of a management agreement with M&L Group for The Hotel Maria in Helsinki, which will be re-branded as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. This marks the first hotel to operate under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand in Finland, introducing the brand’s legendary service and award-winning hospitality to the Nordics.

What do hotel operations, outstanding guest experience, and long-term success as a hotel business have in common? None of these can be sustained without sound financial management. Understanding the key financial statements is the foundation on which any hotel owner, general manager, or department head can base their strategy. Without it, hoteliers risk missing revenue opportunities and financial red flags.

citizenM has officially landed in Dublin – and it’s brought 245 stylish bedrooms, bold design, brilliant art and a whole lot of personality with it. Introducing citizenM Dublin St Patrick’s: the hotel brand’s first outpost in Ireland, now open and ready to welcome modern travellers, culture seekers and curious locals alike.

The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train – the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales – will make history on 4th July 2025 for its maiden voyage. Set to become a new icon, the pioneering train embodies modern British identity through playing with history, style, and personality to create something unexpected and unconventional.