SiteMinder, an ASX 200 company and the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has made two new appointments within its executive leadership team to capitalize on the opportunities opened up by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for the global hotel industry.
Hapi Adds Shiji Infrasys Point-of-Sale to its Growing List of Data Integration Partners
Today, Hapi, the leading hospitality data and connectivity solutions provider, announced an extended partnership with Shiji, the hospitality technology innovator, that will include Infrasys POS, a Shiji product. Hapi is the connectivity layer that allows Infrasys POS to connect to other property management systems (PMS) vendors, making it a friendly and flexible solution for brands that have a mix of PMS platforms across their portfolio.
RIU strengthens its commitment to marine conservation in the Maldives
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability in the Maldives by renewing its collaboration on the Blue Reef Reforest project for a further three years (until 2027) and launching a new alliance with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). The aim of these initiatives is to preserve marine biodiversity in the Maldives by helping restore coral reefs and protecting the iconic endangered whale shark.
Huawei and Meliá Hotels Launch Global Smart Hotel Showcase
At the MWC Barcelona, Huawei and Meliá Hotels International launched the Global Smart Hotel Showcase at Torre Melina Gran Meliá hotel. The showcase introduced innovations in smart hotel network connectivity and infrastructure intended to expedite digital and intelligent transformation across the global hospitality industry.
The Role of Hotel Asset Management: Cultivating Prosperous Relationships
Hotel Asset Management is an intricate and essential facet of the hospitality industry. At its core, it is about optimizing the performance and value of a hotel property to achieve the owner’s investment goals. But beyond the numbers, it is about identifying value creation initiatives, nurturing relationships that drive success, cultivate innovation and, most importantly, maximise asset potential in this vibrant sector.
Luxury Hospitality Symposium Returns to London for Eighth Year, March 19th
The highly anticipated 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) will take place on March 19th, 2025, at the prestigious Autograph Bankside Hotel in London. This premier event, organized by academics and students, serves as a vital bridge between aspiring luxury hospitality professionals and luxury hospitality industry leaders.
IHG opens first branded net zero carbon hotel in partnership with Zeal Hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park – IHG’s first branded net zero* carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy.
HAMA Europe announces the finalists of the 9th Asset Management Achievement Award 2025
HAMA Europe is delighted to announce this year’s finalists for the prestigious HAMA Europe Asset Management Achievement Award.
Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds Celebrate Opening in Leeds City Centre
Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds in the United Kingdom, marking the Hyatt brands’ debut into the Leeds market. With Hyatt Place and Hyatt House under one roof, this new dual-branded development combines intuitive design, practical amenities, spacious rooms, and 24/7 convenience, offering guests a home away from home. Together with a state-of-the-art fitness center, flexible meeting spaces and stunning city views, Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds are the perfect city retreat for business, leisure and extended stay travelers alike.
Studio 49’s Strategic Growth: Restructuring, Focus, and Expansion to Dubai
As the Middle East establishes itself as a global tourism powerhouse, Berlin-based content and communications agency Studio 49 is expanding its presence with a new office in Dubai.