Together, Wyndham and its franchisees are going places. That was the message heard by thousands of hotel owners, suppliers and Wyndham team members this morning as the Company officially kicked off its 2025 Global Conference in Las Vegas. Amid a packed Caesars Forum, one of the city’s newest and most modern convention centers, Company leaders laid out over half a dozen new initiatives spanning technology, sourcing, loyalty and marketing—designed to help hotel owners better serve guests all while lowering costs, unlocking operational efficiencies and growing their bottom line.
Sports-Tripping Drives Business Bookings, Reveals Hyatt
Sports-tripping – the trend whereby people travel specifically to watch sporting events, participate in competitions or build sports into their holidays – is taking centre stage in business travel, according to a new survey by Hyatt1.
Ennismore to Debut in Greece with the Addition of Luura to the Morgans Originals Collection
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, in partnership with Vivium, a single-family office specialising in luxury residential and hospitality investments, announces the signing of a strategic, long-term partnership that will welcome Luura to Morgans Originals, a collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels with an iconic cultural story.
Rebel Hotel Company Expands Northeastern Portfolio with Management Takeover of Delta Hotels Woodbridge
Rebel Hotel Company, a leading independent hotel operator in the greater New York City area, has expanded its presence in the Tri-State region with the recent addition of Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge to its growing management portfolio. Located in the Greater New York area, this full-service property represents Rebel’s latest brand acquisition and underscores the company’s ongoing growth momentum across key metropolitan market.
Top Digital Transformation Ideas for Your Hotel
Digital transformation isn’t about being a tech expert – it’s about making your hotel smarter, more efficient, and guest-friendly.
The Hotel Industry is the Most Commercially Unleveraged Sector in the World
The hotel industry sits on a goldmine and leaves most of it completely untouched. In a world where every other major consumer sector has figured out how to monetize attention, personalize experiences, and capture wallet share across the full customer lifecycle, hotels are still largely selling rooms like it’s 1999.
iVvy selected as listed Sales & Catering Software vendor for Accor
May, 2025 – After a rigorous evaluation process, leading Sales and Catering Software, iVvy, has been selected as one of the listed Sales & Catering Software vendors by global hospitality giant, Accor.
Hospitality Upgrade Named Official Publication of Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association’s 14th Annual Hotel Owners Conference, September 29-30 in Westlake Village, CA
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that Hospitality Upgrade has been named the official publication of the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference powered by BLLA, which will be held September 29-30, 2025, in Westlake Village, CA, USA. The partnership will bring exclusive coverage and insights to the independent boutique and luxury hospitality industry.
Amadeus partners with Accor to transform its premium hotel sales and events business
Amadeus, in collaboration with Accor, announces an expansion of the use of Delphi®, a trusted name in the hospitality industry for managing hotel sales, meetings and events. Accor, already a user of the technology, will now implement Delphi across its premium brands, starting with Pullman, Mövenpick, and Swissôtel as the preferred technology solution. Delphi also provides a tailored solution for Accor’s luxury hotels, as well as for its large meetings and events properties, and clustered hotels.
Accor Simplifies Event Selection and Booking Process with Oracle Cloud
Hotel group standardizes on sales and event management application across 110 countries to maximize revenue from meeting and events business

