Age Discrimination Against Veteran Hoteliers: The Brand Experience Paradox

People older than 50 make up less than a fifth of all hotel employees, revealing a stark underrepresentation of experienced workers in an industry that should value their expertise. Research from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management found that only 3.1% of hotels recruit people aged 65 years or over, despite the potential benefits these workers could bring to the industry.

HIA Adds 400+ Properties in 2025 YTD As Demand For Hospitality-Specific ERP Surges

HIA, the only Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform purpose-built for hospitality, today announced a period of accelerated growth, having added over 400 new properties to its platform year-to-date in 2025 alone. This momentum, driven by new partnerships with top management companies including Midas Hospitality, Grand Pacific Resorts, and Azul Hospitality Group, underscores the industry’s thirst for a unified financial solution built for the complexities of modern hotel management.

Gen Z Powers European Travel Boom, Leading in Both Spend and Intent

Gen Z is propelling Europe’s travel boom, with the youngest generation of travellers now planning to spend the most on international trips and take more holidays than any other age group in the next 12 months. According to MMGY’s 2025 Portrait of European Travellers™, this surge in Gen Z spending highlights how Europeans remain deeply committed to leisure travel despite economic pressures and global uncertainty. The survey also captures the growing role of artificial intelligence in trip planning, the demand for sustainable and authentic experiences, and the significant impact of international sporting events, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Emerging Travel Group integrates with Simple Booking

Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, has partnered with Simple Booking, one of the leading international CRS providers, used by more than 7,500 hoteliers worldwide. Through this collaboration, ETG is integrating with the company’s channel manager to connect more properties across Europe, especially in Italy, as well as in South America, Asia, and Australia, while offering them global distribution via both B2B and B2C platforms.