In 2025, the hotel industry is facing another wave of operational and back-office transformation when it comes to staffing, not just in the front lines, but in the back office too. Labor costs keep climbing, profit margins are tight, and the traditional staffing models that once worked aren’t adding up anymore.
Lean Teams, High Impact: How Cloud PMS Tech Solves Hospitality’s Staffing Struggles
In today’s hospitality landscape, staffing shortages remain a pressing challenge. According to a December 2024 survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hireology, nearly 65% of hotels reported ongoing staffing shortages, with 71% unable to fill open positions despite active recruitment efforts.
Influence Society Enhances Hospitality Services by Leveraging Agentic AI Capabilities through Webflow MCP Integration
Influence Society, the leading Webflow Enterprise Certified and Premium Partner specialized in hospitality technology, today announced a significant enhancement to its Webflow partnership through the launch of Webflow MCP (Model Context Protocol). This premier CMS-compatible solution introduces seamless integration with AI agents, enabling hoteliers and hospitality brands to efficiently automate content creation, publishing, and management in a single, intuitive interface without coding expertise.
Cloudflare’s AI Bot Blocking – A Pragmatic Step Towards Digital Equity in Hospitality and Travel
The announcement from Cloudflare regarding their default blocking of AI bots and the introduction of a “pay-per-crawl” system is a significant and largely positive development for the digital landscape, particularly as it pertains to our core industries of hospitality and travel.
Is your key card creating a memory?
Previously, we discussed preparing for Christmas magic. But why wait for winter to deliver an unforgettable “wow” moment? With family travel at its peak, the time to elevate your guest experience is now.
Triptease and Revinate Announce Partnership to Increase Direct Bookings
Leading hotel technology providers join forces to help hotels reduce cost of sale, grow revenue and beat OTAs
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® Announces Debut Property in the French Alps, with the Opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is pleased to announce plans for Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, the brand’s first property in the French Alps, set to open in December 2025. Located in a prime spot in Courchevel 1850, one of the world’s most sought-after ski destinations, the property signals Rosewood’s continued evolution into highly experiential, destination-led hospitality, while expanding its footprint across Europe.
For-Sight CRM Expands Strategic Partnership with GuestRevu
For-Sight, a leading provider of CRM and marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with GuestRevu, the multi-award-winning guest feedback and reputation management platform. As part of this strengthened collaboration, GuestRevu is now available as an add-on feature for both existing and new For-Sight customers.
Lakeview Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation, Growth, and Guest Service with RoomKey
RoomKeyPMS is celebrating a remarkable milestone in its long-standing partnership with Lakeview Hotels & Resorts: 20 years of continuous collaboration and trusting RoomKey as its property-management solution. From a single-property launch in Brandon, Manitoba, to a portfolio-wide implementation across Canada, the hotel company’s loyalty to RoomKey reflects two decades of shared innovation, operational evolution, and an unwavering commitment to guest experience.
Radisson Collection Debuts in Hungary with a Boutique Gem at Budapest’s Iconic Basilica
Set in the vibrant heart of Hungary’s capital, just steps from the iconic St. Stephen’s Basilica, the newly opened Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest brings together historic grandeur and contemporary luxury. With this debut, the brand enters the Hungarian market and sets a bold tone for modern hospitality in Central Europe.

