Quiet Luxury: The Art of Understated Wealth

In the world of luxury, ostentatious logos and loud statements of wealth are becoming rather ‘has been’. A quieter form of luxury is increasingly making waves based on more discreet messages that signal sophistication through subtlety and experience over item. This article explores the socio-economic forces driving ‘Quiet Luxury’ and its powerful evolution in high-end consumption.

RealTime Reservation Expands into Nightlife with Bond Nightclub at SLS Baha Mar

New York, NY – [August 18, 2025] – RealTime Reservation, the industry leader in dynamic hospitality booking technology, is extending its innovative platform into the nightlife sector with the launch of its Nightclub Tool at both Bond Nightclub and Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at SLS Baha Mar. This move marks a significant expansion of RealTime Reservation’s offerings, bringing seamless, data-driven booking solutions to high-energy nightlife venues and intimate music lounges.

Business Insights: Are green getaways motivating holiday parks to be more sustainable?

Visiting a holiday park, ranging from lodge parks to caravan parks or glamping yurts, is a favoured holiday choice for the UK domestic market. Estimating the market size for UK holiday parks is complex due to overlapping categories. However, Mintel estimates the holiday centres and parks segment revenue to be valued at £3.5bn in 2024 – a 20% growth from pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, there were 4,754 holiday parks and campsites operating in the UK, accounting for 320,901 pitches, with the highest number in South West England. The sector further supports c. 230,000 full time jobs across the UK.

Oracle Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Hospitality Property Management Systems 2025 Vendor Assessment

Oracle has been named a ’Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Hospitality Property Management Systems (PMS) 2025 Vendor Assessment1 for the second time. Oracle had previously been named a Leader in the 2022 vendor assessment of the same market. The report notes that Oracle receives strong accolades for its ability and consistency in delivering against its road map. With a robust list of features and functionalities in the pipeline, Oracle has an established track record of fulfilling its promises to PMS clients on planned updates, enhancements, and added capabilities. The report adds that Oracle has built its OPERA Cloud PMS to address the top challenges and concerns of hotel brands across geographies, sizes and market segment types.