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Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its partnership with Stanglwirt, Austria’s most iconic and celebrated traditional hotel. In a move to blend tradition with innovation, Stanglwirt has selected Daylight PMS to modernize its operations and create hyper-personalized guest experiences through advanced guest profiling and a seamless booking journey. By replacing their legacy system, Stanglwirt positions itself at the forefront of luxury hospitality with a future-proof and flexible technology solution while preserving the timeless charm that has made it a national treasure.

The week ending 1 November 2025 wasn’t as bad as the previous week, but revenue per available room (RevPAR) was down again. Falling weekend occupancy due to Halloween was the main culprit behind a 2.3% drop in RevPAR.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been significantly reshaping the hospitality industry over the past decade. From luxury hotels to fast food joints, AI tools are affecting how services are delivered and how operations are run, ultimately having an enormous impact on the customer experience overall. But what does this digital transformation really look like?

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the continuation and expansion of its successful partnership with Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider that powers the global travel and tourism industry.

Europeans continue to prioritise travel, showing steady enthusiasm for exploring the continent even as the seasons turn cooler. According to the latest “Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel” report (Wave 23) by the European Travel Commission (ETC), 73% of Europeans intend to travel between October 2025 and March 2026, a figure that remains unchanged from last year.

A major decision for any hotel owner or investor is whether to affiliate their property with a brand. As ever so often, the trade-offs are as comprehensive as they are complex. We do note that the comparison is between the general independent vs branded hotel. There certainly are independent properties who do very well, yet those remain few and far. We shed light on the key considerations.

One of the most common conversations I have with founders is about brand names. What to call the company, how much meaning it should have, whether it needs to be clever, memorable, descriptive. I get it. I’ve been there myself, naming things is hard. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: the name itself doesn’t matter nearly as much as people think.

In early 2026, The Zetter Group will expand its celebrated London portfolio with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury — a 68-bedroom townhouse hotel set across six interconnecting Georgian buildings on Montague Street, directly opposite the British Museum. The new property will bring The Zetter’s distinctive, personal approach to hospitality to one of London’s most storied and cultured neighbourhoods.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the global business travel industry, met in Brussels this week with key policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament and upcoming EU Council Presidency to advance policies that support a thriving, sustainable and modernised business travel ecosystem.

The Ruby Group, led by CEO and founder Michael Struck, is expanding its presence in Italy with the opening of Ruby Giulia. The hotel is located on Via Agostino Depretis, just steps from Piazza Venezia. The former Ministry of the Interior, measuring approximately 5,300 square meters, has been transformed into a 164-room hotel. Ruby Giulia is designed as an urban retreat in the heart of the city, featuring a 24/7 bar and café, inviting lounge areas that blend seamlessly with the neighborhood, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the ancient city.