Launching on 10 November 2025, London’s Strand Palace will unveil a £2 million Meetings & Events renovation, strengthening the landmark property’s position as a leader amongst London’s hotel offering, from both a business and leisure perspective.
Riu Palace Calypso Has Been Upgraded Following a Full Refurbishment
Hotel Riu Palace Calypso, located on Jandía beach in the Canary Islands, has just opened its doors following a full refurbishment that has expanded its dining options, redesigned all its spaces, improved accessibility and enhanced sea views from all parts of hotel, including all the rooms. Through the renovation, the hotel has been upgraded to RIU Palace’s top-of-the-line option and has been adapted to be part of RIU’s Adults Only concept.
Premier Inn Gets the Green Light in Leeds City Centre
Whitbread plc, owner of Premier Inn – the UK’s largest hotel brand – has received planning consent to transform Verity House, a vacant office building in the South Bank area of Leeds city centre, into a 131-room hotel.
A pragmatic, data-driven approach to direct bookings with Triptease
GCP Hospitality is a hotel management company operating a diverse portfolio of independent hotels and hostels across the Asia-Pacific region. With properties ranging from luxury resorts to brand-forward hostels, GCP operates a highly adaptive, analytics-first approach to revenue and distribution. While direct bookings are an important goal, GCP’s strategy centers on sustainable growth, healthy channel mix, and guest retention.
Hyatt Centric Reims Officially Opens Its Doors in France
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hyatt Centric Reims, marking the exciting debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in France. The hotel opening supports Hyatt Centric brand growth globally, with plans to expand its brand footprint by 50% by the end of 2029, reaching over 100 hotels.
Beyond the Spa: How Strategic Wellness Audits Help Boutique Hotels Find Their Niche and Drive New Revenue
Wellness is no longer confined to the spa. Today’s travelers are seeking experiences that enhance sleep, reduce stress, and foster connection, which is shaping where they choose to stay and how much they spend. For boutique and independent hotels, this represents both an opportunity and a challenge: how to define their wellness identity authentically and profitably, without heavy capital investment.
A Quick Look at The European Commission’s Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme
Tourism is at a crossroads. How will European destinations manage growth while reducing environmental and social impact?
Embergrove Hospitality Group Selects Canary to Modernize the Guest Journey
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 30, 2025) — Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, today announced that Embergrove Hospitality Group has selected Canary’s guest management solutions to enhance the digital guest journey and improve operational efficiency across its portfolio.
Cloudbeds and GuestCentric Join Forces to Smash Barriers to Direct Bookings
Independent hoteliers have long been stuck between clunky legacy systems and giant chains with endless resources. Today, Cloudbeds and GuestCentric are rewriting the rules. Their new partnership cuts through the tech clutter, giving hotels a frictionless, guest-first booking experience, without the usual headaches.
From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist — A New Era for Hotel Profitability?
What if I told you that the era of focusing only on room rates is over?

