Recently, Tripadvisor fired more than 150 employees and contractors and reshuffled top management in an attempt to President Kristen Dalton announced internally that its chief technology officer and general manager of e-commerce will be leaving the company, according to a staff email obtained by Skift.
Brand Managed Hotels Vs. Third Party Managed Hotels
Hotel owners face a critical decision when selecting a property management structure: should the property be brand-managed or be managed by an independent, third-party operator?
HFTP CIO Summit EMEA Announces Keynotes from Business Leaders Michael Tessler and Stuart Mason
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the addition of two high-level experts to present at the CIO Summit EMEA. Leading the Summit are Michael Tessler, managing partner for True North Advisory and Stuart Mason, SVP of Commercial, Revenue and Distribution for Belmond. The Summit offers an exclusive, non-sales environment, bringing together hospitality leaders for two days to engage in roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest industry impact in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This inaugural event is expected to gather 30+ technology executives for insightful discussions.
Data management trends to transform your hotel in 2025
Here’s a fantasy. What if data management was a towering giant with long, reaching arms — wrapping around all of your data? What would be in the clutches of those big arms? In other words, what will data management include in the year 2025?
Is Simone Puorto the John Titor of Hospitality? 10 Predictions That Might Prove It
The hospitality and tech industries are navigating a liminal space where the boundaries between human and artificial are increasingly blurred. Generative AI, hyper-personalization, and digital workers are not merely disrupting established norms but challenging the foundational frameworks that define them. This is not just the era of automation; it represents an ontological shift, compelling us to rethink the essence of hospitality.
The Future of Hotel Meetings: Streamlined, Automated, and Profitable
Booking a meeting room should be as easy as ordering your morning coffee—instant, seamless, and hassle-free. Yet, for many hotels, managing meeting room bookings remains a frustrating and inefficient process. Rising costs, staffing shortages, and the demand for instant responses stretch hotel teams thin.
How to Optimize Your Hotel for AI Search Like ChatGPT
It hardly seems possible, but there was a time before search engines. And then the 90s came along and the likes of Yahoo! Search, Ask Jeeves and Google sprang into action. They revolutionized how we use the internet and created a whole new headache for marketers all over the world: how to beat the algorithm.
Meliá and Summum will boost luxury tourism in Santa Ponsa with a new hotel
In a major partnership that promises to redefine the concept of luxury and sport tourism in Santa Ponsa, Meliá and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in this well-known coastal location in the southwest of Mallorca. This project represents the fourth collaboration between the two companies, consolidating their joint vision of providing exceptional experiences and elevating the quality of destinations.
The Lowry Hotel Joins Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ Leng’s Collection
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is proud to announce that The Lowry Hotel, the iconic five-star luxury hotel in Manchester, has officially joined MHR’s portfolio as part of the Leng’s Collection. Known for its independence and commitment to providing personalised guest experiences, The Lowry Hotel marks an exciting addition to MHR’s growing portfolio of unique properties.
Hilton Reports Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (“Hilton,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: HLT) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results.

