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PAS, a preferred provider of back office and accounting solutions for the global hospitality industry and the leading provider of Infor SunSystems and Infor Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) services worldwide, announced a new collaboration with AcQuum Consulting.

As the business travel landscape continues to evolve, corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source hotels and meeting venues via their request for proposal (RFP) processes – shifting from ad hoc negotiations to more strategic, value-driven approaches for their companies and travelers. While a focus on reducing costs remains, many now also want to maximize satisfaction, manage risk and reduce carbon emissions.

Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS), has been selected as a preferred PMS provider by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. Sonesta operates more than 1,100 properties and over 100,000 rooms across 13 brands on three continents. The company chose Stayntouch to deliver a flexible, scalable PMS solution that supports rapid franchise growth, streamlines operations, and enhances the guest experience.

Andaz Lisbon is proud to announce the upcoming opening of the brand’s first property in Portugal, Europe, set to welcome guests in Q4 2025. Discreetly leading the launch of this iconic property, nestled on Rua do Comércio, just steps away from Lisbon’s most emblematic landmarks, including the majestic Rua Augusta Arch and the historic Praça do Comércio, Cajetan Araujo has been carefully curating every luxury detail, with his dream team. Together, they will shape a vibrant and immersive experience that reflects Lisbon’s rich cultural heritage and artistic spirit, welcoming both locals and global travelers alike.

One of the biggest changes in guest behavior is the expectation around hotel communication. In an always-on digital world, travelers expect to be able to message properties at any time of day, and to get considered responses quickly and in their own language.

For event planners, speed and convenience is everything. When they’re considering venue space, they need immediate answers and a smooth, hassle-free experience. Venues that can provide this quickly often find themselves with a significant competitive edge.

As summer reaches its peak and the back-to-school countdown begins, hotels and resorts are finding new ways to create lasting memories for families. One charming innovation is winning the hearts of young travelers everywhere: animal-themed wooden key cards that double as imaginative companions.

Los Angeles, CA – August 12 , 2025 – The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), the foremost organization dedicated to advancing the world of independent boutique and luxury lodging, proudly announces Romeo Bravo Software (RBS) as the newest member of its exclusive Inner Circle Club (ICC) program.

After fifteen years of redefining the all-inclusive experience, Blue Diamond Resorts is taking the next step in its evolution. Beginning August 11, 2025, the company will officially transition to Royalton Hotels & Resorts, consolidating its brand identity under the name that has defined its guest experience across the Caribbean.

In today’s competitive hospitality market, simply having a Facebook or Instagram page isn’t enough. Hotels need more than likes and shares — they need a strategy that turns attention into actual reservations and group event leads.