Why Centralized Training and Onboarding Are Essential for Maximizing PMS Technology

Hotels, often an oasis of comfort and reliable service in any market, are currently under pressure to meet guest expectations even as labor shortages persist. For independent operators, the best way to stay competitive is to invest in the right technology and ensure teams are trained to use it effectively. By centralizing hotel operations under an all-in-one PMS, hoteliers can simplify workflows, enhance service quality, and make onboarding more intuitive.

Clermont Hotel Group Partners with IDeaS to Drive Revenue Performance, Operational Efficiency Across Portfolio

LONDON, 29 April 2025 – Clermont Hotel Group, one of the UK’s largest independent hotel groups, has partnered with IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, to implement G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) including Optix, an advanced data analysis and revenue intelligence tool, throughout their growing portfolio of properties.

2025 Summer Travel Trends Revealed

Guests from the US, Brazil, Spain, and Greece are seeking domestic escapes this summer, while those in the Netherlands and Belgium are seeking adventures abroad1. From off the beaten path culinary enclaves, to star-chasing events and last-minute staycations, these are the trends shaping summer travel.

The New, More Sophisticated RIU Palace La Mola Opens; Now A Four-Star Superior Hotel

The Hotel Riu La Mola, located on the island of Formentera, opens its doors after undergoing a complete transformation to become part of the Riu Palace line, the hotel chain’s top-of-the-line option, perfectly embodying the exclusive charm of the Mediterranean island. In addition, the hotel, which boasts an exceptional location next to Migjorn beach, has been upgraded from a four-star to a four-star superior hotel.

Sabre enters into definitive agreement to sell its Hospitality Solutions business unit to TPG for $1.1 billion

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, and TPG, (NASDAQ: TPG), a global alternative asset management firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which TPG has agreed to acquire Sabre’s Hospitality Solutions business (“Hospitality Solutions”) for $1.1 billion in cash. TPG will invest in Hospitality Solutions through TPG Capital, the firm’s U.S. and European private equity platform.

La Quinta by Wyndham Opens its Doors in Beautiful Batumi, Georgia

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its highly anticipated La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta® by Wyndham Batumi, in one of the fastest-growing travel destinations on the Black Sea coast. Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Black Sea”, Batumi is renowned for its vibrant blend of modern and historical architecture, beautiful beaches, subtropical climate and rich culinary scene.