Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, Hilton’s latest addition under its flagship brand. Perfectly positioned in the historic heart of the Piedmontese capital, the property is well suited for both business and leisure travellers, boasting a brand-new spa and wellness area, an elegant lobby bar, an executive lounge and a refined restaurant serving a range of authentic Italian and regional cuisines.
Xn Global Systems achieves ISO 27001 certification
Xn Global Systems Limited ( “XGS”), a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for the hospitality sector, is proud to announce that it has been awarded ISO 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems.
Flexkeeping Elevates Guest Personalization at Valamar with Full Rollout of Automated Services
Flexkeeping, the leading hotel operations platform, has successfully implemented its Automated Services engine across Valamar’s entire portfolio of properties. This milestone highlights Flexkeeping’s mission to empower hospitality brands with smart automation that delivers tailored guest experiences at scale.
How Mobile Engagement and AI Are Transforming the Guest Journey
At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we caught up with Jeremy Krol, CEO of Phunware, a company helping hotels deepen guest engagement through mobile technology and data-driven personalization. In our conversation, Jeremy explained how Phunware uses mobile apps, behavioral data, and AI to improve the guest experience and generate additional revenue. From replacing paper maps with seamless digital navigation to enabling smarter upsell opportunities, Phunware is helping properties enhance their digital footprint without losing the human touch.
Pet-perfect DND door hangers
Paws-itively adorable! Good design is in the details. We believe even the most functional items can be a source of delight.
How Japan’s Vacant Akiya Houses Are Becoming Hospitality Businesses
In Japan, “akiya” (空き家) refers to vacant homes that have been abandoned due to a growing phenomenon driven by demographic shifts and economic changes. Decades of low birth rates, rapid urbanization and an ageing population have gutted rural areas, which has left many traditional houses empty. Often, heirs inherit these properties but cannot afford their upkeep or renovation
Airline NDC and travel bidding: The new era of airline distribution
Airlines face a challenge: they struggle to make a profit and please diverse passenger groups at the same time. Traditional ticket sales work well for basic flights, but fail at upselling upgrades, meals, or eco-options, because legacy systems weren’t built for personalization or sustainability.
Travelodge Begins Construction on New Hotel in Loughton
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, which operates over 610 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has officially commenced construction of a new 100-room hotel in Loughton.
Portugal’s Travel & Tourism Sector Enters Golden Era
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to continue growing in 2025, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw the industry surpass all previous peaks across economic contribution, employment, and visitor spending.
The Importance of Secure and Scalable Hospitality Infrastructure
When a guest walks into your hotel, they expect a seamless experience. The check-in should be quick, their key should work instantly, and payments should just happen. None of that is possible without the right infrastructure – and most of the time, when it’s working perfectly, no one notices it.

