Lakeview Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Guest Service with RoomKey

RoomKeyPMS is celebrating a remarkable milestone in its long-standing partnership with Lakeview Hotels & Resorts: 20 years of continuous collaboration and trusting RoomKey as its property-management solution. From a single-property launch in Brandon, Manitoba, to a portfolio-wide implementation across Canada, the hotel company’s loyalty to RoomKey reflects two decades of shared innovation, operational evolution, and an unwavering commitment to guest experience.

Booking.com Releases The Global AI Sentiment Report

Today, Booking.com released The Global AI Sentiment Report, drawing on insights from over 37,000 consumers across 33 markets to explore how people are using, trusting, and responding to AI in everyday life and travel. As both the public and private sectors accelerate investments in AI, Booking.com, a leading digital travel platform that has integrated AI into its services for over a decade, is committed to shaping the future of travel technology in line with evolving consumer attitudes.

Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice Opens Reservations Starting Today, Welcoming Guests in April 2026

Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli: the next upcoming hotel of the legendary brand following the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome invites travellers into a world where the splendour of Venice and the spirit of travel converge. A jewel of Neogothic and Baroque architecture once nestled on the original Orient Express route to Constantinople, Palazzo Dona Giovannelli reawakens as an immersive destination where history meets emotion, beauty and rebirth.

Florence’s Iconic Hotel Calimala, Launches Second Outpost in Hip Milan Neighbourhood, Porta Venezia

Hotel Calimala is thrilled to announce the opening of its Milan outpost, located at Via Melzo 7, in the historic and vibrant Porta Venezia district. Blending modern sophistication with an appreciation for Milan’s storied culture, Hotel Calimala Milan delivers an immersive experience that brings luxury, serenity, and a dash of local flavour to travellers and locals alike. With 88 meticulously designed rooms, including four premium suites, guests will experience the utmost comfort with an ambiance that encapsulates the dynamic spirit of Milan’s Centro Storico. The hotel also boasts a ground floor espresso bar and a two storey rooftop, featuring a bar and a swimming pool, as well as a restaurant which will launch in the spring of 2026.

ITB Berlin Survey Reveals Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Feel Safest

How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the first time, together with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, ITB Berlin has conducted a survey among queer travellers. While Canada and Spain are consistently perceived as safe, social acceptance in Germany remains rather cautious, despite equal legal rights. The USA on the other hand reflects a deep divide – where regional differences are evident. A3M has now published its latest LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2025 documenting developments worldwide.

Paradox? Did you say paradox?

In our world of perpetual motion, paradoxes are no longer surprising. The health crisis once led us to believe there would be a lasting post-Covid impact on the desire to travel. And while that wave may have temporarily receded, it is far too powerful to dissolve into an ocean that suddenly stands still.