In the evolving landscape of sustainable hospitality, the smallest details are gaining the greatest attention. With environmental responsibility shaping guest expectations worldwide, GCSTIMES has introduced a range of eco pens designed specifically for hotels, resorts, and conference venues.
The Three Rs of Hotel Distribution: Retain. Reclaim. Reinforce.
[LOUISVILLE, Ky.––September 23, 2025]––Hotels are at a crossroads. For decades, they’ve leaked valuable guest data, surrendered the booking journey to third-party platforms, and watched lifetime loyalty slip away. At the Destination AI – Hospitality Summit 2025, Brad Brewer, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, will deliver a keynote showing how hotels can break free with three simple but powerful actions: Retain. Reclaim. Reinforce.
GBTA Foundation Launches SAF Corporate Connect to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Business Travel
Air travel remains one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize—yet it’s essential for global business. And for companies committed to sustainability, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the few viable solutions available to reduce their air travel-related emissions. Corporate travel managers are increasingly driving demand for SAF, however, large-scale adoption has yet to gain momentum.
The new hospitality, between technology and philosophy
In November, Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation at Hospitality Net, will speak at BTO 2025 in Florence, alongside Romy Abbrederis and Alessio Re. His talk, titled “Zero-Click, Zero-Friction: Rethinking Hospitality from Discovery to Operations?”, will explore the future of hospitality in an age of radical digital transformation.
Oktoberfest 2025: Are German hoteliers capitalizing on the surge in demand?
This year’s Oktoberfest is set to be a significant driver of hotel demand, particularly in its home city of Munich, but also in other cities hosting similar festivals.
STR Weekly Insights: 7-13 September 2025
We were surprised to see U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fall in the week ending 13 September 2025, as this was one of the “clean” comparable weeks in the month without any calendar shifts.
Accor Announces the Signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, Expanding Its Luxury Footprint in Italy
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a landmark new luxury hotel set to open in 2027 on the city’s waterfront. Developed in partnership with AG Group, Italy’s leading integrated tourism operator, Sofitel Genoa Waterfront will bring French art de vivre to one of Italy’s most storied port cities.
Robots in Hospitality: A Smarter Answer to Labor Shortages and Rising Costs
The hospitality industry has always been about people — welcoming guests, creating memorable stays, and building experiences that keep travelers coming back. But behind the scenes, there’s a growing challenge that nearly every hotel owner, general manager, and operator is facing: labor shortages and rising costs.
New Hotel Collection selects Shiji Daylight PMS for seamless multi-property management
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, USA, September 22, 2025 – New Hotel Collection has successfully implemented Daylight PMS across its portfolio of boutique hotels, signaling a major step forward in operational efficiency and guest experience. After struggling with legacy property management systems, New Hotel Collection sought an enterprise-grade platform that could streamline management across all locations, and Shiji’s PMS delivered just that.
Bain Capital invests in leading French hotel group – Les Hôtels de Paris
Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced its investment into Les Hôtels de Paris (part of Machefert Group), a distinguished owner and operator of boutique French hotels. This transaction represents a significant step forward in Bain Capital’s strategic growth in the European hospitality sector.

