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Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today it has closed an $80 million Series D round of funding to accelerate the company’s global expansion as a leader in hospitality AI. Brighton Park Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors: Insight Partners, F-Prime Capital, Thayer Ventures, Y-Combinator and Commerce Ventures. This latest investment brings Canary’s valuation to approximately $600 million dollars.

Imagine a hotel company that doesn’t rely on a Frankenstein-esque business model cobbled together from a franchise, a management company, and a brand – each with their own agenda, their own KPIs, and absolutely zero alignment. Imagine instead a sleek, modern, hospitality-first, customer-centric organization that actually makes sense.

Opening in 2027, Capella Florence will honour an 800-year cultural legacy of art, spirituality and community with its visionary reimagining of Via San Gallo historic complex.

Grand Metropolitan Hotels, a fast growing third party hotel operator with over 450 properties on its management platform, has selected dailypoint™ as its strategic technology partner for the development and operation of its new Loyalty Program. This cooperation underscores Grand Metropolitan’s commitment to guest-centric innovation and digital excellence.

The latest edition of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB 2/2025), published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, reveals a drop in long-haul travel sentiment to Europe for the summer season 2025. While global tourism continues to show resilience, growing cost concerns, geopolitical instability, and weakening consumer confidence are influencing consumer decisions across key markets.

Remove your hotelier’s hat for a moment and consider this scenario. Your favorite band has just announced a world tour but your city isn’t on the list. If you’re like millions of fans, you won’t just shrug and miss out. You’ll grab tickets, book a room and turn the concert into a travel experience.

A British heritage icon is set to become the inaugural property of Accor’s newest luxury collection brand, embodying Emblems’ vision of timeless elegance, character-rich design, and intimate hospitality.

Shiji Group, a global leader in hospitality technology, is set to make waves at this year’s HITEC with a series of activations centered around mobility, personalization, and integrated digital solutions. In a joint session with iPort, Shiji will explore how iOS technology is transforming hospitality operations, showcasing forward-thinking approaches to property-wide tech investments.

RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled process automation services tailored to the hospitality industry and an Oracle partner, today announced that their VIP Guest Recognition Suite is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, and integrates with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

On 7 June 2025, Portofino’s most storied hideaway, Splendido, A Belmond Hotel made its much-anticipated grand reopening, entering a new era of splendour following an extraordinary renovation by internationally renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS). The 16th century Benedictine monastery turned glamorous sanctuary reveals a magnificent reimagination that takes the hotel to new heights. Paying tribute to the building’s heritage and reviving the spirit of La Dolce Vita, the hotel showcases the finest Ligurian craftsmanship with a contemporary twist — reaffirming Splendido’s status as the legendary Grand Dame of the Italian Riviera. This summer, alongside the beautifully redesigned rooms, suites, pool, and restaurants, Splendido introduces a vibrant new bar, Baratta Sedici, that captures the glamorous spirit of Portofino, as well as the first permanent Dior Spa in Italy. On 29 June, Belmond will also debut Villa Beatrice, a one-of-a-kind, majestic private summer residence overloo…