Spanish owner-operator Grupotel has acquired the four-star, 210-room Barceló Conil Playa in Conil de la Frontera, Spain from Spanish asset management company Wingenia. The beachfront property is situated in the south of Spain, about 100 kms west of Gibraltar. The hotel opened in 2021 and includes three restaurants, three bars and three meeting rooms. It was previously operated by Barceló and will now be managed by the new owners under the name Grupotel Conil Playa from November 2025 onwards.
48% of Thai Hoteliers Report Missing Revenue Opportunities Weekly Due to Lack of Responsiveness: SiteMinder Research
Forty-eight percent of Thai hoteliers acknowledge they miss revenue opportunities at least weekly—such as when competitors adjust rates or new events are announced—because they cannot respond fast enough, according to new research by SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel guest acquisition and revenue platform.
How sustainable in-room amenity kits make everyday comfort eco-conscious and memorable
Today is the final day to stop by Booth 831 and explore how family-friendly hospitality and sustainability can come together, from creative key cards to fully sustainable amenity kits like bamboo toothbrushes, razors, combs, and sugarcane slippers.
What I’d Tell My Younger Self: 5 Lessons from 20 Years in Hospitality Tech
What I Didn’t Know Then Twenty years ago, I walked into Visual Matrix with an IT background, no hospitality experience, and no real idea what I was getting into. Things were moving fast. Budgets were small. We were just starting to build a business in an industry I didn’t fully understand, but I could already tell there was something special about it. There was this undeniable energy around solving real problems for real people and doing it in a way that made their day-to-day work easier. That blend of human connection and impact is what pulled me in. The work was high-touch, deeply human, and full of opportunity. I was young, learning fast, and figuring things out as I went. I had no idea I’d still be here two decades later. That’s not typical for tech. But this space, this company, this team… it’s hard to imagine doing anything else now. If I could go back and give myself a little advice, here’s what I’d say: 1. Build the Right Relationships Hospitality is a people business. But hon…
Introducing Elegia: The Independent AI Orchestrator for Hospitality
A new chapter in hospitality technology begins with the launch of Elegia, a pioneering consultancy and integrator that defines itself as the independent AI orchestrator for the modern hotelier. In a world where artificial intelligence has evolved from experimental novelty to the backbone of hotel operations, Elegia emerges with a mission both pragmatic and visionary: to design and implement bespoke, high-performance technology ecosystems that deliver measurable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic foresight.
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo Debuts Newly Renovated Rooms and Suites Designed by Jacques Garcia
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has revealed the first phase of its extensive renovation, introducing 45 newly designed rooms and suites by renowned French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia.
Woolley Grange Reopens Following a Full Renovation, Welcoming a New Chapter for a Much-Loved Family Retreat
Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce the reopening of Woolley Grange, its cherished Jacobean manor house near the picturesque city of Bath. Following a full renovation of its rooms, restaurants, and gardens, the hotel once again welcomes families to experience its signature warmth and character in beautifully refreshed surroundings.
Radisson Hotel Group surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025 as global growth accelerates
With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming one of the world’s most prominent hotel companies, anchored by a portfolio designed for today’s travellers and tomorrow’s priorities.
P3 Delivers Rapid Booking Engine Deployments for Two Leading European Hotel Groups
P3 Hotel Software, a leading innovator in hotel booking solutions, has set a new benchmark for rapid deployment in hospitality technology with the successful implementation of its enhanced Custom Booking Engine for Cabinn Hotels in Denmark and Sunborn Hotels in Finland. Both hotel groups faced urgent migration challenges after their previous booking engine providers announced service discontinuation — and both transitioned to P3’s advanced, OPERA Cloud–integrated solution in record time.
Conrad Corfu to Open in 2026 in Secluded Seafront Setting
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of Conrad Corfu following a franchise agreement with the Troulis family. Slated to open its doors ahead of the 2026 summer season, the luxury hotel will feature 136 rooms, suites and villas, a 200-metre beachfront and indoor and outdoor heated pools. Managed by Numo Hotels and Resorts, the property will also include a signature Aqua Piazza lagoon, lush, landscaped gardens, three restaurants, two bars, an extensive wellness centre, and open-air cinema and a kids club in collaboration with Worldwide Kids, with a treehouse-like micro village among olive trees and eucalyptus.