Self-Service: Convenience or Just Passing the Stress?

I just got back from an international trip to drop off my son to boarding school. Self-check-in / self-service is everywhere. Travel, retail, hospitality, the “check yourself in, manage it yourself” model is spreading. On paper, it’s efficient. In practice, it’s… mixed.

RIU dedicates more than 3 million euros to social investment in 2024

RIU Hotels & Resorts dedicated a total of €3,171,135 to social investment in 2024 as part of the first roll out of its Proudly Committed strategy. The company’s 104 actions with 88 strategic partners directly impacted 55,624 people and indirectly impacted 82,644 people. Childhood represented 71% of the investment, followed by Biodiversity (22%) and Local community (7%).

Luxury meets technology: Pan Pacific London adopts Shiji’s Infrasys POS to elevate service across multiple F&B venues

Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced today the successful go-live of Infrasys POS at Pan Pacific London, following a rapid and efficient implementation. The installation spans 8 outlets, 11 workstations, and 19 tablets, delivering a flexible, guest-focused platform designed to support the luxury hotel’s diverse food and beverage operations.

Ever walked down a hotel corridor and spotted a door hanger that actually makes you smile?

Ever walked down a hotel corridor and spotted a door hanger that actually makes you smile? That’s exactly what we wanted to create with our new pet-themed, plant-based leather DND hangers. Instead of a plain “Do Not Disturb” sign, you’ll see the playful moment of a cat slipping back into its kennel. Its tail curling over the hook of the hanger, as if it’s still half outside keeping watch. It’s a little detail that turns a simple hotel accessory into something guests will notice, and maybe even talk about.