The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from March 28 to 30, 2025. The event brought together senior hospitality leaders and general managers from Europe’s top luxury and premium hotels. Titled “Hospitality by Design,” the gathering focused on the transformative role of innovation, sustainability, design, and leadership in shaping the future of hospitality across Europe.
How a Travel Downturn Could Shape the Future of Hotel Operations
The hospitality industry, like much of the global economy, is facing an uncertain road ahead. From fluctuating tariffs and inflation to wavering consumer confidence and international travel slowdowns, macroeconomic forces are pressuring our sector in 2025. While the word “recession” remains speculative, the signs of a travel downturn are present – and hoteliers must prepare accordingly.
PMax for Travel Goals: Maximizing direct bookings with AI-powered ads
In the battle for direct bookings, hotels face intense competition from OTAs’ marketing power in the online space. In 2024, the four largest players—Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Trip.com Group—spent $17.8 billion on sales and marketing.
Travelodge reports solid financial growth with strategic expansion plans
Travelodge Group has seen positive financial results for the year 2024, with a slight increase in revenue. The group continues to focus on expanding its presence in the UK and Spain through new acquisitions and hotel openings, solidifying its position in the budget hotel sector.
Hyatt Celebrates 12th Consecutive Year on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For,” an annual list of U.S. companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to Fortune and global research and consulting firm, Great Place To Work. Hyatt has earned a spot on this prestigious list for 12 consecutive years, making it one of the longest-ranked hospitality brands.
Hilton Named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the US
Today, Hilton has been named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune for the second consecutive year. The ranking represents a significant milestone for Hilton, marking its 10th appearance on the prestigious list and fourth overall ranking in the No. 1 spot.
From Hotel Stay to Match Day – Hilton Announced as Official Partner of England Teams, Wembley Stadium Connected by EE and St George’s Park
Today, The Football Association and Hilton announce a three-year partnership, with Hilton becoming Official Hotel Partner of the England football teams. This includes Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park and will see Hilton support the Three Lions and Lionesses at every home and away match.
New Research: 83% of Short-Term Rental Guests Willing to Pay More for Properties with More Reviews
Customer Alliance today released its 2025 report: The ROI of Guest Review Management for Short-Term Rentals, revealing that 83% of surveyed guests would be willing to pay more for properties with a higher number of positive reviews compared to similar properties.
Immersive hotel experiences: Bridging technology and human connection
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens with several honest perspectives on how hoteliers can clean up operations and become better stewards of hotel stays rooted in emotional intelligence.
OYO UK Reports 15% Revenue Growth in 2024
Global travel technology company OYO’s UK operations reported a 15% increase in revenue in 2024 compared to 2023. The company’s Average Daily Rate (ADR) rose by 2%, while the broader market as reported by STR saw a decline of 2.8%. OYO’s per room revenue (RevPAR) increased by 4% compared to the market’s 4.5% decline.