Every December, the industry puts out predictions. Most are safe. Most are vague. Most are easy to agree with because they do not require anyone to change what they do on Monday morning.
roommaster Launches All-New Premium Booking Engine, Ushering in the Future of Direct Hotel Bookings
roommaster, the unified Hospitality Management Software built by hoteliers for hoteliers, just announced the release of the all-new roommaster Premium Booking Engine, a next-generation upgrade designed to help independent and group hotels grow direct revenue, cut OTA costs, and deliver the seamless online experiences modern guests expect.
W Hotels Introduces a New Season of Hotel Tales: a Global Storytelling Series Spanning Music, Taste, Culture, and Connection
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, unveils the global rollout of the newest season of Hotel Tales, an editorial-documentary series revealing the spontaneous moments that can only occur across the brand’s expansive global portfolio and enticing guests to “next time, be there.”
Why 3rd-Party Reviews Are Only Half the Story and How to Fill the Gaps with Your Own Surveys
3rd-Party reviews only tell part of the story. They show what guests felt strongly enough to share publicly. They donÕt reveal the small frustrations that were tolerated or the positives that felt nice but not wow-worthy. Or even what they didnÕt bother mentioning because no one asked.
Elevating the All-Inclusive Model
The history of all-inclusive travel dates back nearly 100 years: Holiday camps in the U.K. pioneered the idea in the 1930s, and in 1950, the first “modern” resort utilizing the approach opened in Spain (it was a destination with tents and straw huts)—with others soon to follow.
The Smart Office Manager AI Toolkit
Today’s Office Manager sits at the operational core of the organisation — balancing people, processes, costs, and culture under constant pressure. Expectations keep rising, but time and resources do not. The Office Manager AI Toolkit was explicitly created for this reality.
Redefining Hospitality Through Sustainability and Innovation
When TIME Magazine named Iberostar one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, we felt so proud—but also humbled. A recognition of this kind is not the destination of our journey, but a reminder that we are on a good path, even as so much work lies ahead.
Frankfurt’s Creative Quarter Welcomes Kennedy 89, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a design-forward, full-service hotel in Frankfurt’s vibrant Sachsenhausen district and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Germany. The hotel introduces a sophisticated new interpretation of luxury in one of Frankfurt’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.
Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a global hospitality-focused investment firm, today announced its acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240-key lifestyle hotel in Barcelona’s 22@ Innovation District.
Writing a Sustainable Christmas Story in Hospitality with GCSTIMES Eco Pens
As Christmas approaches, the season invites us to imagine quiet moments — a handwritten plan, a simple sketch of a Christmas tree, a gingerbread figure, a gift waiting to be opened. All drawn effortlessly with a pen in hand.