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Digital transformation in the hotel business is no longer optional – it’s a necessity. Hotels today face staff shortages, rising operational costs, and increasing guest expectations. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a buzzword into a powerful tool for boosting profitability.

Having worked in the hotel business for over four decades, I know most people think the numbers are the “hard” part of hospitality. There’s a common belief that the financials are best left to professionals who can sort out the complex interplay between the different departments of a hotel. It’s just too challenging and complicated for anyone who didn’t go to accounting school.This idea is just a myth—one you can bust wide open with this Podcast Series. I have used Notebook LM to read my writings and magically turn them into a discussion – Just For You!

UrVenue, the leading booking technology provider for hospitality experiences, today announced an expanded partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology.

9 June 2025 – The Branded Residences Forum Asia 2025, set to take place on 25 June at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bangkok, has unveiled its programme for what will be an action-packed day of strategic networking, high-level discussions, and exclusive market insights to help shape the future of this dynamic sector in the hospitality industry.

Amadeus, a leading provider of travel technology solutions, and UN Tourism, have released a new report with comprehensive data on travel in Asia Pacific. The Market Insights report – Asia & subregions offers in-depth insights into passenger traffic, hospitality market indicators, top-performing destinations, and new routes in the Asia Pacific region.

Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona, Switzerland has reopened its doors after undergoing seven months of extensive renovations of its main building. Perched on the shores of Lake Maggiore, the property has unveiled an array of new rooms and suites, and a transformed lobby, facade, and Garden of Eden boasting Mediterranean charm and unrivaled lakeside views.

Introducing Nobu’s First Residential Community in Eastern Europe.

With almost half (48%) of U.S. travelers seeking out trips centered around food and drink experiences for summer 2025*, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today released its first-ever Taste of Summer Index, pinpointing the top 20 U.S. destinations likely to satisfy both travelers’ wanderlust and tastebuds. The marketplace evaluated exclusive rental price insights and search statistics, alongside data on highly rated restaurants and gourmet experiences in each destination, to identify the best palate-pleasing places to stay across the United States.

Munich – The success story of Munich-based hotel tech pioneer dailypoint™ continues. Following an outstanding business year in 2023 with 28% revenue growth, and a solid 13% increase in what was considered a “consolidation year” in 2024, the company is accelerating once again in 2025. In just the first four months, dailypoint™ has already achieved 29% growth. The goal for the full year is an ambitious 30% – and all signs point to success.

In today’s ever-evolving hospitality industry, the emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives has never been more crucial. Recently, a round table discussion with Agnès Roquefort, Global Chief Development Officer, Luxury & Lifestyle, along with thought leaders André Heintz (TK), Vanguelis Panayotis (CEO, MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON) and Alice Vachet (Journalist and Host of L’Empreinte), shed light on how our focus on ESG is shaping our development and relationships with owners, and our commitment to sustainable practices and the tangible solutions for them.