Artificial intelligence has hovered on the edges of hospitality for years. Chatbots answered simple questions. Revenue tools nudged prices up or down. Automation handled a few routine tasks. Useful, but hardly transformative.
Venari Lodges to Join Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection with New Croatian Wilderness Resort Opening in 2027
Venari Lodges, a boutique wilderness project in Croatia, has joined The Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection under a newly signed management agreement with Grand Metropolitan Hotels. The planned resort, set in Janja Gora near the Plitvice Lakes region, is scheduled to open in 2027 and will target guests seeking high-end, nature-based stays with a strong environmental focus.
San Montano Resort & Spa in Ischia Joins Relais & Châteaux
San Montano Resort & Spa, the celebrated luxury retreat perched atop Mount Vico on the island of Ischia, is proud to announce its official induction into Relais & Châteaux, the prestigious global association honoring independent hotels and restaurants committed to exceptional hospitality, cultural preservation, and the art of living well.
Kerten Hospitality Selects Canary Technologies to Power Its Global Hotel Portfolio
Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, today announced that Kerten Hospitality has chosen Canary’s AI-powered Guest Management System to digitize operations and enhance the guest experience across its growing hotel portfolio.
AI-Enabled Sustainability: Turning Hotel Guests into Active Participants
During a thesis consultation session, a simple question was raised about sustainability in hospitality. I asked the group who genuinely cares about being environmentally responsible when travelling. Nearly every hand went up.
Historic Gran Hotel Taoro Reopens as Five-Star Landmark in Northern Tenerife
After half a century away from the hospitality scene, one of Spain’s most storied hotels is welcoming guests once again. Gran Hotel Taoro, widely regarded as the region’s first grand luxury hotel, has officially reopened in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of Tenerife, following a meticulous three year restoration.
Safestay Expands into the Alps with First Franchised Hostels in Kitzbühel, Austria
Safestay, one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, is delighted to announce the opening of two new hostels in the sought-after alpine resort of Kitzbühel, Austria.
VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue.
VenueSuite, the intelligent cloud-based Event Management and Reservations System, today announced a new integration with Shiji’s Daylight PMS, expanding connectivity for hotels and venues seeking a unified solution for event and room management.
Mandarin Oriental Marks Eleven Years Of Silent Night With A Renewed Focus On Sleep, Stillness, And Digital Balance
Mandarin Oriental announces Silent Night 2025, taking place on 10 December across all Spas at Mandarin Oriental. Now in its eleventh year, Silent Night remains a scheduled pause during the busiest season, inviting guests to experience quiet reflection, restorative silence, and mindful disconnection.
U.S. Travel & Tourism Grows While Cutting Emissions, WTTC reveals
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today released new data showing that the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector continued to grow in 2024 while reducing greenhouse (GHG) emissions. This performance reflects encouraging progress as the sector works towards long-term sustainable growth.