The French hospitality industry is at a crossroads. Between stricter regulations, rising operational costs, and increasing guest demands, hotels across France are under pressure to evolve. At FHT Paris 2025, industry leaders gathered to explore how Digital Transformation is transforming hospitality operations, moving beyond buzzwords and into real-world impact.
Kimpton Brings Its Laid-back Luxury to Germany with the Opening of Kimpton Main Frankfurt
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton Main Frankfurt, the brand’s first hotel in Germany and a vibrant new addition to Kimpton’s growing global portfolio. Located in the heart of Frankfurt’s financial district, within the iconic new FOUR Frankfurt development, Kimpton Main Frankfurt seamlessly blends the brand’s bold, design-forward identity with the dynamic energy, rich history, and culture of one of Germany’s most cosmopolitan cities.
DoubleTree by Hilton Unveils ‘piebird,’ Newest Dining Concept From StiR Creative Collective
Celebrating the rich traditions of American cooking, the approachable American restaurant perfectly complements the brand’s signature warm hospitality and caring service
Ascend Collection Surpasses 400 Openings Globally and Debuts New Logo, Ushering in the Brand’s Next Era of Growth
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, is celebrating a major achievement for the Ascend Collection brand with more than 400 independent resort, historic and boutique hotels open around the globe. Established as the first soft brand in the hotel industry in 2008, Ascend continues to be a vanguard in the upscale segment, delivering meaningful results for owners and memorable stays for guests as demand for bespoke hotel experiences continues to grow.
NEW: ITB Travel & Tourism Report 2025/2026
Knowing what makes the industry tick and how it should deal with challenges: as the world’s leading tourism trade show kicks off, interested parties can look forward to the publication of the ITB Travel & Tourism Report 2025/2026. Totalling 32 pages, it offers far-reaching insights into how the tourism industry views digitalisation and disruption and provides 20 takeaways with specific recommendations for action on the future role of marketing in tourism. The report was based on a three-part survey by the global travel community carried out between summer 2024 and the beginning of 2025, in collaboration with Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and a number of industry experts.
First Hospitality Celebrates Their Top Performing General Managers and Associates Fueling the Company’s Success
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, recognized its 2024 Inner Circle winners during a weeklong trip to Panama from March 15 – 21, 2025. Each year, First Hospitality’s Inner Circle Award recognizes the top-performing general managers across the company’s portfolio.
New Executive Roles Unveiled Amid Strategic Restructuring at Core Hospitality
Core Hospitality has restructured and rebranded 14 of its hotels, resulting in new executive roles for key leaders Birgitte Nørgaard and Jytte Vestergaard. Formerly jointly responsible for operations, they now take on specialized director roles to drive growth and operational excellence across 20 Nordic hotels.
7 Daily Revenue Audit Must Do’s
The hotel business is a retail business and in order to stay on top of your business you must fully and completely balance your daily revenues and settlements. Every day we begin anew and every day is a story unto itself when it comes to the revenues and settlements. I may sound like I’m repeating “revenues and settlements,” but it cannot be emphasized enough.
Urban Luxury in a Historic Architectural Palace: Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Shines in New Splendour
Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has emerged from a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of urban hospitality in the Austrian capital and the official debut of the brand in the country. Designed by the celebrated architect Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World’s Fair, the heritage palace now stands as the city’s first urban luxury resort, where history and modernity are in constant dialogue.
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