In August 2025, JO&JOE will open a new location in Budapest, setting up shop in the iconic Pest district. This hybrid ’Open House,’ which is both a hotel and a social space, will offer an inclusive place where travellers and locals can meet.
VELA chooses Mews to digitalize operations and elevate guest experiences across its three coastal properties
VELA Hotels, known for its effortless maritime charm and relaxed luxury, has selected Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, to power its growing portfolio of coastal retreats.
Leonardo Mainz Opens Earlier Than Planned
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe has opened its newest hotel in the Rhine-Main region earlier than announced. The Leonardo Mainz has been receiving guests since 15 July 2025, a good two weeks before the originally scheduled launch date of 1 August. Hotel Director David Wilhelm and his team were on hand to greet the first guests in person. The Hagman Kadri family from Sweden had been on a two-week trip through Europe and took a spontaneous decision to check in on the opening day. They were delighted to be given such a great reception.
Emblems Collection Expands in Italy with Relais San Clemente, Emblems Collection
Emblems Collection, part of the Accor group, is proud to announce the signing of an exceptional property that will join the luxury brand in 2026, marking a major step in its development in Italy — a country synonymous with heritage, artistry, and refined lifestyle. The new hotel address embodies the essence of Emblems: when luxury meets intimacy, through singular design, rich storytelling, and a profound sense of place.
Vista Ostuni Opens Its Doors, Reviving a Historic Palazzo in the Heart of Puglia
Vista Ostuni, the hotly anticipated new hotel officially opens its doors to guests in July, in the white-washed coastal City of Ostuni, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent Italian hospitality group, Vista.
Italy Set to Break Tourism Records as Rome Prepares to Host WTTC’s 25th Global Summit
Travel & Tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4BN in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Do’s and Don’ts of Converting Travel Browsers Into Bookers
It happened again: A potential guest landed on your hotel’s website, spent time browsing your room options, checked availability, and even clicked through to your booking engine. But then they left without completing their reservation.
MEININGER: Accommodation Partner of ESN
European hotel group MEININGER Hotels and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly promote international student mobility. ESNcard holders now receive exclusive discounts when booking through the official MEININGER website, giving them access to affordable short-term accommodation across all group properties. MEININGER currently operates 36 hotels in 26 European cities, with additional openings in the pipeline.
ChatGPT Booked My Hotel While I Made My Coffee
Earlier this morning, a hotel reservation was made under my name. But to be accurate, I didn’t make it. It was executed on my behalf by the recently launched ChatGPT agent, an autonomous AI system capable of parsing ambiguous input, retaining contextual preferences, scanning through massive datasets in real time, and translating a loosely expressed intent (in this case: “find me a place to stay in Rome”) into a concrete, optimized, executable outcome.
Carbon-neutral fridge magnets, serving as miniature portraits of coastal hotels and resorts
For hotels and resorts nestled in tropical paradises, the guest experience is woven from sun, ocean, and vibrant local culture. But how do you capture this unique magic in a keepsake that is both meaningful and sustainable? Glintspot collection of carbon-neutral fridge magnets is designed precisely for this, serving as miniature portraits of your coastal haven that allow guests to take a piece of their unforgettable stay home with them.

