June 2025: where is the growth? In the markets benchmarked in this monthly review, RevPAR growth is becoming increasingly rare. With the high season now underway, prices are less flexible in the leisure markets, which had been driving European growth for several months. On the corporate side, the trend is also flat or even negative, except in the east of the continent.
Fragrance-Infused Wooden Key Cards Elevate Hotel Membership Perks
Sustainability meets sophistication with the arrival of certified carbon-neutral wooden key cards, setting a new benchmark in hospitality design.
Revinate appoints seasoned SAAS executive Ankur Bhandari as CFO to accelerate next phase of growth
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA (September 2, 2025) — Revinate, hospitality’s leading direct booking platform, today announced the appointment of Ankur Bhandari as Chief Financial Officer. Bhandari brings over two decades of finance and operational leadership experience from Fortune 500 companies and leading private equity-backed firms across SaaS, healthcare, and financial services.
How Hammock Beach Resort Thrives in a Data-Driven Culture
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is not a simple operation. With 275 luxury accommodations ranging from oceanfront hotel rooms to large private homes, nine pools, a dozen restaurants, two signature golf courses, and a private membership community, it’s more than just a resort – it’s a lifestyle destination.
Reimagining the Guest Experience in 2025: Why AI Alone Isn’t the Answer
Travel brands are racing to meet the new demands of digital-native travelers. From AI-powered personalization to seamless guest journeys, everyone claims to be reimagining the guest experience. However, the lived reality for many travelers tells a different story: disconnected systems, impersonal service, and frustrating support during critical moments.
RateGain Introduces Hospitality Industry’s First MCP Integration for Booking Engine, Usable with Claude and Other AI Assistants
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global provider of AI-powered technology solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, today announced the introduction of the industry’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for its Booking Engine, available within Claude and other AI assistants.
Accor Debuts Faubourg Galant under Handwritten Collection in Paris
The Faubourg Galant Paris has officially opened its doors on September 1, 2025, as part of Accor’s Handwritten Collection.
Radisson Hotel Group secures landmark signings in France at Paris Opera, Charles de Gaulle, Cannes and Bourges, while forging strategic new partnerships
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its growth in France with a series of high-profile signings and openings. Supported by strong partnerships with leading real estate groups like Covivio and Byron Capital, the Group is reshaping its presence in key destinations through targeted conversions, spanning from luxury lifestyle to upscale segments.
WTTC’s Global Summit to Host Top Italian Travel & Tourism Leaders
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) upcoming 25th Global Summit – the world’s most influential global tourism event – will feature some of Italy’s most prominent Travel & Tourism leaders, including the global body’s Chair-Elect, Manfredi Lefebvre, one of the most recognised names in the industry.
Cadhi chooses Mews as the PMS partner for its 3,600 member hotels and restaurants
[Paris, 2 September 2025] – Mews, the leading cloud-based platform in the hospitality sector, has been selected as the PMS (Property Management System) partner of Cadhi, the purchasing group specialized in the hotel, restaurant, and catering industry. The group currently includes 3,600 members across France and Italy, notably encompassing one-third of Michelin-starred restaurants and, exclusively, the Teritoria network, presided over by Alain Ducasse.