Category: Recent News

By its very name, mastery implies a consummate passion for perfecting one’s craft through a combination of keen observation and in-the-field practice. It’s a process, and when it comes to maximizing direct bookings this means you must be ever vigilant to new trends and open to testing new approaches.

In discussions around sustainability within the hospitality industry, attention is often drawn to large-scale initiatives, energy-efficient buildings, renewable power systems, or water conservation strategies. These are essential efforts, without question. However, there is a quieter, frequently overlooked contributor to environmental impact: packaging.

Every December, the industry puts out predictions. Most are safe. Most are vague. Most are easy to agree with because they do not require anyone to change what they do on Monday morning.

roommaster, the unified Hospitality Management Software built by hoteliers for hoteliers, just announced the release of the all-new roommaster Premium Booking Engine, a next-generation upgrade designed to help independent and group hotels grow direct revenue, cut OTA costs, and deliver the seamless online experiences modern guests expect.

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, unveils the global rollout of the newest season of Hotel Tales, an editorial-documentary series revealing the spontaneous moments that can only occur across the brand’s expansive global portfolio and enticing guests to “next time, be there.”

Today’s Office Manager sits at the operational core of the organisation — balancing people, processes, costs, and culture under constant pressure. Expectations keep rising, but time and resources do not. The Office Manager AI Toolkit was explicitly created for this reality.

The history of all-inclusive travel dates back nearly 100 years: Holiday camps in the U.K. pioneered the idea in the 1930s, and in 1950, the first “modern” resort utilizing the approach opened in Spain (it was a destination with tents and straw huts)—with others soon to follow.

When TIME Magazine named Iberostar one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, we felt so proud—but also humbled. A recognition of this kind is not the destination of our journey, but a reminder that we are on a good path, even as so much work lies ahead.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a design-forward, full-service hotel in Frankfurt’s vibrant Sachsenhausen district and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Germany. The hotel introduces a sophisticated new interpretation of luxury in one of Frankfurt’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.

Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a global hospitality-focused investment firm, today announced its acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240-key lifestyle hotel in Barcelona’s 22@ Innovation District.