10 Ways Hotels Can Increase Direct Bookings in 2025

The way hotels sell their rooms has come a long way. From basic reservation systems to sophisticated guest preference tracking, to the rise of OTAs, and the subsequent shift towards a ‘direct-first’ mindset amongst independent hoteliers, the industry has continuously evolved to keep up with technology and ever-changing consumer trends. Now, the question is: what’s next? As the digital landscape continues to evolve, how can hotels build on this progress, continue growing their direct business, and create even more meaningful guest experiences? Keep reading this article to find out.

Global Travel & Tourism is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year, reaffirming its role as cornerstone to major world economies, as travellers are expected to spend more than ever before.

Hilton is Streamlining Business Travel Payments by Making it Easier to Go Cardless

Today, Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, is advancing the business travel industry as the world’s first hotel group to automate the integration of virtual card payment details into its property management system. This technology will be implemented in thousands of Hilton properties globally, creating a more efficient and secure experience for business travelers and corporations around the world.

Training and Hospitality Education: Trends, Methods, and Options

Training and development are an arm of a wider education umbrella and a key tool for gaining hospitality expertise and professional development progress. Training involves a combination of industry content, techniques and methods connected to operations and emphasizes learning for the advancement of the hospitality industry.

The RIU Group Simplifies Its Corporate Structure Following The Merger Between Two of Its Main Companies

The RIU Group is in the process of merging two of its holding companies as part of its corporate reorganisation and simplification project. As a result of this, Riu Hotels S.A. will absorb Hotel San Francisco S.A., thereby unifying hotel operations and holdings in the group’s various legal entities. The merger project was presented in March and will be finalised this summer.

A mini-guide to using AI for hotel photography

For years, hotels have invested thousands on professional photography. One shot of the room empty. Another with a towel folded into a swan. Maybe one more with some mood lighting. But once the shoot is done, that’s it. Until now.