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A new chapter of Venetian luxury hospitality unfolds as Starhotels Group prepares to reopen the iconic Hotel Gabrielli as a 5-star hotel after an extensive renovation. Located on the prestigious Riva degli Schiavoni, just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square and offering breathtaking views of San Giorgio Maggiore Island and the St. Mark Lagoon, this historic 14th-century palazzo – home to one of Venice’s most expansive private gardens – has been transformed to offer a contemporary yet deeply authentic Venetian experience. The renovation emphasises simplicity and timeless elegance, establishing Hotel Gabrielli as a unique destination. The new hotel will open its doors on July 9th, 2025.

Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming debut of Portrush Adelphi, a 34-room hotel in the heart of the iconic seaside town of Portrush. Officially opening on 21st April 2025, the property becomes the sixth in the Marine & Lawn portfolio and the brand’s second hotel in Northern Ireland. Located just steps from the coast. The opening occurs just ahead of Portush’s turn in the global spotlight as host of the 153rd Open Championship. Portrush Adelphi has been thoughtfully restored following its acquisition in 2022, with major renovations to guest rooms, public areas, and dining spaces.

Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels, a new programme to offer esports teams, players and organisers carefully curated services and amenities designed to keep them focused, motivated, and prepared to perform at their best.

Crafting unforgettable luxury requires blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation, a challenge that hospitality leaders face today. Friedrich von Schönburg, Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Rosewood Villa Magna, leads this pivotal transformation. In this exclusive Shiji Insights interview, Friedrich unveils compelling insights into how timeless hospitality values and modern technology can combine seamlessly, offering indispensable strategies for those crafting unforgettable luxury experiences and navigating the future of hospitality.

We’re teaming up with our brilliant partners from SiteMinder, Rezcontrol by Avondata Systems Ltd, and For-Sight to show how a connected tech stack can make your daily operations smoother, your guests happier, and your revenue stronger.

Hilton London Bankside, the award-winning, design-led hotel, owned by Splendid Hospitality Group has announced the addition of 76 thoughtfully designed rooms. Located in the heart of London’s vibrant Bankside neighbourhood, the expansion will increase the hotel’s total offering to 368 rooms upon completion in Q1 2026.

Borgo dei Conti Resort is a 40-room & suite luxury resort located in the heart of Umbria, Italy. Opened Summer 2024, with additional developments in 2025, the estate is surrounded by 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and lush forestland, and features expansive luxurious spa with both in & outdoor facilities, alongside a robust food & beverage program comprised of fine dining restaurant, Cedri, classic trattoria, L’Osteria del Borgo, a lounge bar, and outdoor pool & bar making it the ideal Italian getaway for rest and respite. For the 2025 season, Borgo dei Conti Resort will debut 19 new rooms & suites, a partnership with luxury cosmeceutical brand Nescens in the spa as their exclusive spa partner in Italy, new guest programming, and an early bookings package for guests.

Advertising can make or break a destination’s reputation. A well-designed advertising campaign that captures travellers’ imagination can transform an overlooked location into a tourism hotspot. Conversely, a poorly executed ad can discourage visitors and damage a destination’s image for good. Thanks to Professor Mimi Li of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and co-authors, we now know more about one of the most important metrics of advertising effectiveness: emotions. Using cutting-edge electroencephalogram technology, they reveal how children’s emotional responses to tourism ads fluctuate in real time. Their findings will help destination marketers to design more effective and emotionally resonant advertisements.

In a world shaped by unprecedented technological advancement, the hospitality sector finds itself at a fascinating intersection of tradition and transformation. At this crossroads, the food system – a sector shaped by human connection and culture – is undergoing a revolution of its own. As AI, climate change and shifting consumer values redefine the rules of engagement, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the transformation we need will not come from isolated breakthroughs, but from radical collaboration.

CBRE expects 2025 U.S. RevPAR to grow 2% given the outlook for mid-single-digit increases in inbound international visitation, modest increases in group demand and a slight improvement in business travel. Margins and profits likely will decline as expenses outpace total revenue growth.