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It probably all started with our fingers and toes. We have ten of each. Then there are ten pennies in a dime and ten dimes in a dollar. We count ten years in a decade, cheer for ten events in a Decathlon and count ten tentacles on a squid. Even in religious contexts, famously there are ten.

The USALI is the accounting standard adopted across the hotel sector, allowing hotel operations to offer accurate like-for-like comparisons to owners and potential owners, creating a benchmark which is understandable and useable by everyone in the market, a common language for financial reporting.

Today, Tambourine, the global leader in hospitality marketing technology, announces the acquisition of ReservHotel, the leading hotel reservation platform serving the CALA region (Caribbean and Latin America), with the mission of bringing this best-in-class technology to its hotel partners across North America.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces new details of Luminara, its highly anticipated third ultra-luxury superyacht, leading up to its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on July 3, 2025. Following successful sea trials, Luminara has demonstrated operational excellence and superior comfort, marking a significant milestone ahead of its inaugural season. The yacht will introduce destinations in Asia and Alaska, firsts for the brand, expanding its itineraries to offer guests an unparalleled range of immersive travel experiences.

Welcome to the 6th edition of Hospitality’s Leading Voices – your gateway to the bold ideas and visionary minds reshaping the future of hospitality!

How much should a B2B tech startup spend on marketing? This is one of those questions that keeps resurfacing, especially when funding is tight and expectations are high. The usual expectations for marketing are simple: build hype for the company and drive lots of leads. That’s what founders, execs, investors, and frankly everyone wants.

The hospitality industry has traditionally been cautious about adopting new technologies, but change is no longer optional. As artificial intelligence (AI) gains momentum, it is not just a buzzword. It is a practical next step with the potential to transform how hotels plan, analyze, and optimize their finances.

​Following a comprehensive renovation, Meliá Costa Atlantis reopens as the latest addition to the Meliá Hotels & Resorts portfolio, marking a new chapter for premium hospitality in northern Tenerife. Formerly operating under the Sol brand, the hotel has undergone a complete transformation, part of a strategic repositioning by GMA Corporate for Atom Hoteles Socimi, involved an investment of nearly €4 million, to usher in a new era of elevated guest experiences, positioning itself as a benchmark in hospitality, wellness, and authentic connection with the Canary Islands’ natural environment.

Handwritten Collection, an anthology of carefully curated hotels, is delighted to announce the opening of Rocca a Mare Heraklion – Handwritten Collection, marking the debut of the brand in Greece. The newly opened hotel will be operated by Trésor Hospitality under a franchised agreement with Accor.

Breaking down your audience into different segments with specific messages and offers drives engagement, clicks, and bookings. Yet many hotels are still blanket sending the same messages to their entire database. And it’s just not working. Segmentation can be simple and effective, capitalizing on the basic data you already own. With a shifting economic climate, now is the time to bolster your Find, Book, and Grow strategies.