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Travel and hospitality businesses must now win over a more discerning, AI-armed traveler, while contending with an unstable global economy

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has been selected as the technology partner for Le Clay, a highly anticipated active lifestyle hotel opening in the UNESCO-listed Lavaux region overlooking Lake Geneva. Le Clay will implement Shiji’s hospitality ecosystem, including Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, Meridian Experiences, Reviewpro Reputation, and Stellaris Digital, to deliver a seamless, fully integrated guest experience. The decision reflects the hotel’s vision to offer modern, connected hospitality that blends wellness, nature, and culture.

UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level.

Hotels are increasingly building sustainability teams and integrating green practices across operations,and recruitment specialists are observing this shift from the employer side.

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees. These leaders will be recognized in a special ceremony preceding the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February 18, 2026, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

HSMAI Europe is pleased to announce a two-year strategic partnership with TrustYou, the leading hospitality AI platform specialising in guest intelligence, reputation management, and data-driven customer experience optimisation. Under the agreement, TrustYou becomes an HSMAI Europe Organisational Vendor Member and enters into a two-year strategic sponsor partnership, bringing deep guest-intelligence expertise into HSMAI Europe’s growing portfolio of initiatives and industry programmes.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software technology and services, today announced that Streamsong Resort has selected Agilysys Golf and Agilysys Mobile Caddie App to deliver innovative and time-saving experiences for the property’s golf staff, caddies and players. One-of-a-kind innovative technology enables caddies to manage their schedules as independent contractors, properties to better coordinate in real-time with players to deliver “white-glove” service, and managers to reduce manual work. The Mobile Caddie App delivers more than 20 hours per week in scheduling efficiency.

Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) today announced the acquisition of a 35-asset portfolio, significantly advancing the firm’s branded long-term accommodations platform.

Opening in Spring 2026, The Ilisian introduces a new destination for the Greek capital. More than a redevelopment, it is the revival of an Athenian landmark and the creation of a cultural district in its own right. Rooted in the Ilisia neighbourhood and shaped by the city’s relationship with art, architecture and community, The Ilisian brings together a hotel, branded residences, a members’ club, a significant wellness offering and a collection of dining and social spaces that invite Athenians and international travellers to meet, connect and experience Authentic Modern Athens. Its setting, within walking distance of major museums, ancient sites and contemporary neighbourhoods, places it at the natural crossroads of old and new Athens.

Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, has been selected by CN Hotels, a leading Southeast-based hotel ownership, development and operating company, as its property management system to enable a more connected, guest-first experience across their properties.