Sustainability is increasingly becoming a core part of how hospitality venues are designed and fitted out. Operators are embracing this shift to reduce emissions, save money, improve efficiency and create standout spaces. However, many in the industry still face a gap: they want to design more sustainably but don’t know where to start. They’re looking for inspiration, guidance, and reassurance that it’s possible to do this well without compromising on cost, quality or timelines.
Liverpool Central Queens Dock and Arena Travelodge Opens for Business
Visitors to Liverpool can now enjoy a great value stay thanks to Travelodge’s new, 101-room hotel, overlooking Queens Dock on the iconic waterfront, after Liverpool Central Queens Dock and Arena opened its doors on Monday.
CendynÕs Technical Investment in Guestrev and Grouprev Demonstrates the CompanyÕs Commitment to Its RMS Customers
Ongoing innovation helps hoteliers and casinos maximize profits, optimize revenue, and enhance group pricing
SLS Barcelona Is Now Open
SLS Hotels & Residences proudly announces the opening of SLS Barcelona, an indulgent wonderland that is set to make a bold splash in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Lavish design, culinary artistry and extraordinary experiences await guests from the moment they arrive via the undulating pink-neon runway entrance, a glamorous gateway to an urban resort that transcends anything the city has seen before. With an enviable waterfront setting at Port Fòrum, the 471-room hotel offers an unparalleled blend of opulent rooms and suites, six thrilling restaurant and bar concepts, three spectacular pools, and state-of-the-art event spaces, all framed by the glittering Mediterranean Sea.
Canary Technologies Named Guest Engagement Solution of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 1, 2025) — Canary Technologies, the hospitality industry’s leading AI-powered Guest Management System, today announced it has been named Guest Engagement Solution of the Year by TravelTech Breakthrough, a global market intelligence organization that recognizes excellence in travel technology through its annual awards program.
Zleep Hotels Opens First Location in Germany near Frankfurt Airport
Zleep Hotels, has officially entered the German market with the opening of its first hotel in the country: Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach. This marks a milestone for the Danish brand, known for combining Scandinavian design with affordable, high-quality accommodations.
The Future of Demand for Dublin Hotels
The ratio of ‘total visitor nights’ in Dublin versus the ‘total number of bedrooms available’ shows that on a comparative basis Dublin has less hotel bed stock than the vast majority of European gateway cities. Dublin hotel occupancy averaged over 80% in 2023 and 2024 and the growing city events calendar will continue to mean multiple ‘compression nights’ per year.
Rome hotel performance reached 2025 high during Pope Francis’ funeral
Rome’s hotel industry recorded its highest daily performance levels of 2025 due to the funeral of Pope Francis, according to data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Accor to Manage Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, Portugal
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 5,600 properties across more than 110 countries and 45+ brands, is pleased to announce it has taken over the management of Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, a landmark hotel on southern Portugal’s picturesque Algarve coast. Effective April 30, 2025, the 260-room hotel, just a 30-minute drive from Faro International Airport in Vilamoura, will become Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, Managed by Accor.
Your Brand Is a Threat to OTAs
Distributors would rather you didn’t have a brand, OTA such as Booking and Airbnb included. Amazon, thrives on generic products that fight for visibility in a sea of sameness. The more generic, the more companies need to spend in retail media. To the distribution world, a brand’s differentiation is a threat.