What hotel brands don’t know is that they can create great financial bench strength in their hotels and their owners will pay 100% of the cost. Brands also don’t know that they can create this bench strength with resources that are readily available. Lastly, brands don’t know that their non-financial managers are literally dying to get these financial skills and abilities now and they want to apply them.
The Revival of an Icon: Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá Reopens Its Doors
Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá, an enduring symbol of Palma’s elegance and social vibrancy, has reclaimed its spot at the heart of the city with its grand reopening on 31st March. Following an extensive renovation, the landmark hotel seamlessly blends its storied past with contemporary luxury, reaffirming its status as the city’s cultural and social hub.
What Does A Brand Strategy That Incorporates Wellness Deliver to Non-Wellness Properties?
Incorporating wellness initiatives into a brand that has no prior focus on the field of wellness may be viewed as a fruitless exercise. What benefit does wellness in hospitality achieve and who is searching for wellness?
roomMaster Partners with ampliphi to Bring AI-Powered Revenue Optimization to Hoteliers
roomMaster PMS by innQuest, a provider of intuitive technology for smarter hotel operations, has announced a strategic partnership with ampliphi RMS, an AI-powered revenue management solution. Launched in April 2025, the collaboration is designed to help hoteliers unlock new revenue opportunities through dynamic pricing and intelligent automation.
The QHotels Collection Celebrates Green Tourism Accreditation Across Its Portfolio
The QHotels Collection has announced that all of its 19 hotels and resorts have achieved Green Tourism accreditation, signifying its commitment to sustainability.
C&W Market Beat 2024 – Hotel Investment In Europe
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Sleep Training for Grown-Ups: Westin Hotels and goop Join Forces to Help Travelers Sleep Smarter
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of brands, and goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s modern lifestyle brand, have joined forces to debut Sleep Training for Grown-Ups – a three-part video series designed to help travelers enhance their sleep experience both at-home and on the road.
UN Tourism and UNCTAD Unveil Guiding Principles for Sustainable Investment in Tourism
The joint “Guiding Principles for Sustainable Investment in Tourism” are designed to guide policymakers and stakeholders in efforts to build a more comprehensive investment framework aimed at steering global tourism investments towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
10 Ways Hotels Can Increase Direct Bookings in 2025
The way hotels sell their rooms has come a long way. From basic reservation systems to sophisticated guest preference tracking, to the rise of OTAs, and the subsequent shift towards a ‘direct-first’ mindset amongst independent hoteliers, the industry has continuously evolved to keep up with technology and ever-changing consumer trends. Now, the question is: what’s next? As the digital landscape continues to evolve, how can hotels build on this progress, continue growing their direct business, and create even more meaningful guest experiences? Keep reading this article to find out.
Global Travel & Tourism is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year, reaffirming its role as cornerstone to major world economies, as travellers are expected to spend more than ever before.

