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In November, Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation at Hospitality Net, will speak at BTO 2025 in Florence, alongside Romy Abbrederis and Alessio Re. His talk, titled “Zero-Click, Zero-Friction: Rethinking Hospitality from Discovery to Operations?”, will explore the future of hospitality in an age of radical digital transformation.

This year’s Oktoberfest is set to be a significant driver of hotel demand, particularly in its home city of Munich, but also in other cities hosting similar festivals.

We were surprised to see U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fall in the week ending 13 September 2025, as this was one of the “clean” comparable weeks in the month without any calendar shifts.

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a landmark new luxury hotel set to open in 2027 on the city’s waterfront. Developed in partnership with AG Group, Italy’s leading integrated tourism operator, Sofitel Genoa Waterfront will bring French art de vivre to one of Italy’s most storied port cities.

The hospitality industry has always been about people — welcoming guests, creating memorable stays, and building experiences that keep travelers coming back. But behind the scenes, there’s a growing challenge that nearly every hotel owner, general manager, and operator is facing: labor shortages and rising costs.

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, USA, September 22, 2025 – New Hotel Collection has successfully implemented Daylight PMS across its portfolio of boutique hotels, signaling a major step forward in operational efficiency and guest experience. After struggling with legacy property management systems, New Hotel Collection sought an enterprise-grade platform that could streamline management across all locations, and Shiji’s PMS delivered just that.

Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced its investment into Les Hôtels de Paris (part of Machefert Group), a distinguished owner and operator of boutique French hotels. This transaction represents a significant step forward in Bain Capital’s strategic growth in the European hospitality sector.

With 180 percent growth in the past decade and 1,746 projects worldwide, the booming branded residences sector will be in the spotlight once again at Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025 with a dedicated, full-day conference on 29 October.

Lake.com, the vacation-rental website built for life by the water, today announced it has raised a $2.6 million pre-seed round to transform how travelers and AI agents book lake houses, cabins, and waterfront stays. The round was led by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada’s only bank dedicated to entrepreneurs, with participation from angel investors.

While it’s no secret that demand for wellness continues to increase across all sectors, today’s travelers are redefining what that means within the hospitality space, seeking experiences that extend well beyond the traditional spa treatments and fitness classes.