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Many hotel managers today aim to shift more bookings to their website — and rightly so. But in practice, website sales often come in short-lived spikes, driven almost entirely by paid campaigns. When ads are the only traffic source, the website becomes a temporary landing page, not a stable sales channel. And while the numbers might look good in the moment, the ROI rarely holds over time.

On July 7–8, 2025, EHL Hospitality Business School’s Lausanne campus welcomed the 9th Hospitality Finance & Economics (HFE) Conference, organized in collaboration with the Center for Urban and Real Estate Studies at Hitotsubashi University and the NUS Institute of Real Estate & Urban Studies. Seventeen researchers from four continents turned each session into a dynamic and insightful exchange on topics ranging from climate risk and affordability to the burgeoning world of digital real-estate markets.

In the push toward more sustainable guest amenities, plant-based leather has stepped into the spotlight. Hoteliers are now introducing luggage tags not only as practical identifiers, but also as keepsakes that extend the guest experience far beyond the stay. More than a giveaway, they’ve become a branded accessory, one that blends design, durability, and sustainability in a single detail.

Revinate, hospitality’s leading direct booking platform, is excited to announce two strategic appointments to power its continued expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Jeff Hoh joins as APAC Head of Sales, while Nick Ellis has been appointed Australia Country Director. Ellis will report to Hoh who will report to Doug Tilford, Revinate’s Chief Revenue Officer.

The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs of both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips.

Harbour Hotels, an award-winning UK-based hotel group, has announced a landmark £3 million refurbishment of Harbour Hotel Guildford. Commencing this summer, the investment will see all 183 rooms and suites undergo a full redesign in a two-phase project, with upgraded technology and refreshed interiors.

Paris, France, August 26, 2025. Influence Societies has partnered with the newly restored Palacio de Tavira for its opening, launching a high-performing website designed to serve as the property’s primary booking and revenue channel. Set in the meticulously renovated former Palacio dos Tavares—a historic 18th-century landmark in Tavira’s old town—the hotel offers guests a distinctive blend of heritage, culture, and modern comfort. The new website reflects the property’s unique identity while enabling a seamless booking journey for its target audience of families and couples seeking authentic Algarve experiences.

BARCELONA, Spain, August 26, 2025 – Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, is proud to announce that its Daylight PMS now integrates with Right Revenue’s cutting‑edge rate management software. This partnership empowers hoteliers to harness AI‑driven rate recommendations with forecasts covering up to two years ahead directly within their cutting-edge PMS. By combining rate strategy execution and real‑time predicted revenue gain insights, this integration lets hotel operators boost revenue, save valuable time, and deliver smarter, data‑driven decisions right to their bottom line.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation has released a special report, “AI-Powered Workforce: Hospitality’s Next Evolution,” examining how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming talent management for hotel sales, marketing, and revenue management teams. The first installment of the Foundation’s ongoing quarterly talent insights series, the report offers practical guidance for hospitality leaders on embedding AI into professional development, recruitment, and retention strategies.

LodgIQ, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management solutions, today announced the successful integration of its LodgIQ Revenue Management System (RMS) with the Property Management System from Host Hotel Systems (Host PMS). This collaboration enables more than 1,800 hotels in fifteen countries, currently using Host’s technology, to leverage LodgIQ’s dynamic, data-driven pricing and automation to maximize revenue, improve operational efficiency, and stay competitive in rapidly changing markets.