The 8-guest floating villa will join Belmond’s French riverboat fleet in summer 2026, featuring Michelin-starred dining and bespoke Burgundy wine experiences.
Beyond the Buzzword – What ITB Berlin 2026 Really Said About AI in Travel
The travel industry’s AI conversation at ITB Berlin 2026 moved beyond hype toward practical maturity and real-world applications.
New Harcourt Collection Book Celebrates 40 Years of Harcourt Hotels and One Man’s Passion for Hospitality
Irish hotel group publishes coffee table book showcasing its five diverse properties across Ireland, England and Antigua under new unified brand.
Five London Hotels Capture 57% of AI Recommendations: What a New Study Reveals About AI Travel Distribution
Study of 2,700 AI queries shows five London luxury hotels captured 57% of AI recommendations, with Google AI Mode routing favouring OTAs over direct booking
When ChatGPT Can Prove Your Hotel Is Clean: A Conversation with Valpas at ITB Berlin
Valpas technology prevents bedbugs in real-time and provides verified cleanliness data that ChatGPT can now access for hotel recommendations.
Decisions You Can Trust: A Conversation with IDeaS at ITB Berlin
Klaus Kohlmayr discusses AI trust challenges and the evolving role of revenue managers in hospitality technology.
Booked in Seconds, Inside ChatGPT: A Conversation with Apaleo at ITB Berlin
Apaleo’s founder demonstrates live hotel booking through ChatGPT, with 15-20 hotel groups already deploying AI agents in production.
London Market Spotlight – FY 25
London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.
Marketbeat UK – H2 2025
UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.
Be Brave: A Conversation with Infor at ITB Berlin
Infor’s David Poprawka argues hospitality must rebuild its data foundation before AI can succeed, showcasing AR proof-of-concepts for check-in and housekeeping.