Wellness is no longer confined to the spa. Today’s travelers are seeking experiences that enhance sleep, reduce stress, and foster connection, which is shaping where they choose to stay and how much they spend. For boutique and independent hotels, this represents both an opportunity and a challenge: how to define their wellness identity authentically and profitably, without heavy capital investment.
A Quick Look at The European Commission’s Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme
Tourism is at a crossroads. How will European destinations manage growth while reducing environmental and social impact?
Embergrove Hospitality Group Selects Canary to Modernize the Guest Journey
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 30, 2025) — Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, today announced that Embergrove Hospitality Group has selected Canary’s guest management solutions to enhance the digital guest journey and improve operational efficiency across its portfolio.
Cloudbeds and GuestCentric Join Forces to Smash Barriers to Direct Bookings
Independent hoteliers have long been stuck between clunky legacy systems and giant chains with endless resources. Today, Cloudbeds and GuestCentric are rewriting the rules. Their new partnership cuts through the tech clutter, giving hotels a frictionless, guest-first booking experience, without the usual headaches.
From Revenue Manager to Commercial Strategist — A New Era for Hotel Profitability?
What if I told you that the era of focusing only on room rates is over?
Walk for Wellbeing reaches half a million milestone to support UK Hospitality
Nationwide movement Walk for Wellbeing has reached an incredible milestone this year, raising over half a million pounds for UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020.
STR Weekly Insights: 19-25 October 2025
The week ending 25 October 2025 was a bad one for the U.S. hotel industry. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dropped 5.3% year over year on falling average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy.
WTTC Welcomes HiSEAS International as Its Newest Global Member at WTM
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an exclusive network of the world’s most influential Travel & Tourism companies.
SuitePad Launches SuitePad AI to Enhance In-Room Guest Service and Reduce Staff Workload
SuitePad is proud to announce the official launch of SuitePad AI, the smart voice-activated hotel-room assistant, a fully integrated, AI-powered guest communication solution that brings voice interaction to the heart of the in-room experience.
The Russians
When heads of state come to visit your hotel they usually make a bit of a show. The Russians are no exception; they even bring their own warship, the KGB and a wad of cash!