RIU Hotels & Resorts dedicated a total of €3,171,135 to social investment in 2024 as part of the first roll out of its Proudly Committed strategy. The company’s 104 actions with 88 strategic partners directly impacted 55,624 people and indirectly impacted 82,644 people. Childhood represented 71% of the investment, followed by Biodiversity (22%) and Local community (7%).
Travelodge Officially Opens Skegness Seafront hotel
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has officially opened the doors to a brand new 80-room hotel in Skegness.
Luxury meets technology: Pan Pacific London adopts Shiji’s Infrasys POS to elevate service across multiple F&B venues
Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced today the successful go-live of Infrasys POS at Pan Pacific London, following a rapid and efficient implementation. The installation spans 8 outlets, 11 workstations, and 19 tablets, delivering a flexible, guest-focused platform designed to support the luxury hotel’s diverse food and beverage operations.
Introducing a New Space for the Sophisticated Traveller: Calm, Inviting, and Timelessly Refined
After a busy summer of openings across the capital, Your Apartment is proud to announce the launch of its latest property: seven brand-new, design-led serviced apartments in the heart of Notting Hill.
Moxy Belfast City Opens -100th Moxy Opening in Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marriott International proudly announces the opening of its 100th Moxy hotel in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the launch of Moxy Belfast City. This milestone marks a significant chapter in the brand’s bold expansion and reaffirms its commitment to delivering playful, spirited stays for the modern traveller.
Ever walked down a hotel corridor and spotted a door hanger that actually makes you smile?
Ever walked down a hotel corridor and spotted a door hanger that actually makes you smile? That’s exactly what we wanted to create with our new pet-themed, plant-based leather DND hangers. Instead of a plain “Do Not Disturb” sign, you’ll see the playful moment of a cat slipping back into its kennel. Its tail curling over the hook of the hanger, as if it’s still half outside keeping watch. It’s a little detail that turns a simple hotel accessory into something guests will notice, and maybe even talk about.
Boutique Hospitality’s Boldest Voices Unite
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The 14th Annual Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, presented by the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), officially opens its doors this September 29–30 in the serene setting of Westlake Village, California, welcoming a curated group of global hotel owners, investors, and creative leaders for two transformative days of reconnection, reinvention, and reflection.
Canary Technologies Marks Housekeeping Week with Over 3X Growth in Digital Tips to Hotel Staff
SAN FRANCISCO (September 10, 2025) — Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, today announced more than 3X year-over-year growth in digital tips to hotel staff, with nearly 70% of gratuities going to housekeepers.
Up in the air, loyalty on the ground: A conversation with Ellis Connolly
There is nothing cheap about loyalty. I wrote those words years ago while evoking Ryan Bingham and his manic pilgrimage through miles and tiers, and I still believe them today. Because the true loyalty currency is not plastic or points. Loyalty is, instead, measured in attention, presence, memory, and the feeling of being recognized.
The On-trip Experience: How Travel Purpose, Culture and Identity Shape Guest Expectations
Travel is one of my greatest joys in life – each journey leaves me energized and inspired. I love the human touch: being greeted by hotel staff, chatting with someone who can answer questions, and feeling genuinely welcomed. But when I travel for business, efficiency is everything. I’m often moving fast, focused solely on getting to my room and connecting to Wi-Fi as quickly as possible.

