Category: Recent News

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Mitsis today announced the launch of Canvas by Mitsis, a new hospitality brand inspired by the essence of simple, warm, and authentic Greek hospitality. Conceived as a “canvas where creation begins,” the brand invites guests to celebrate what matters most through meaningful, everyday moments.

Duetto, a hotel industry provider of revenue and profit software, and HotStats, a global leader in hotel P&L benchmarking, have released a joint performance analysis showing a widening gap between top-line growth and bottom-line reality.

The pioneering hospitality brand Escapade has revealed plans for a new signature hotel and residences just metres from some of the most hallowed tarmac in the world – the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium.

For many years, sustainability in hospitality was defined by simple, visible efforts, such as a recycling bin in the lobby, a linen-reuse card in the bathroom, or perhaps a chef’s garden tucked behind the kitchen. These gestures mattered, and in many ways they were an important first step in raising guest awareness, but today, sustainability looks very different. It is no longer about signaling good intentions; it is about measurable impact, operational efficiency, community partnership, and meeting the evolving expectations of modern travelers and cities. Guests now understand that sustainability extends far beyond the surface. They are asking deeper questions about environmental performance, social impact, and the long-term commitments of the brands they choose.

We’ve all observed the “outfit breakdown” trend, a fascination with the textures, layers, and provenance that make a look iconic. It inspired us to turn that same analytical lens inward, toward the objects we create. Much like a couture ensemble takes shape from concept to construction, our “From Idea to Key Card” journey unfolds through a meticulous blend of intention and craft.

Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly. I said this some weeks ago when I got a sneak peek at the OTA research data.

Namron Hospitality did not start as a conventional hotel story. “I do not come from a background of hospitality,” Yves Namon told Hospitality Net, tracing his path from business school in Canada to Mexico, where he fell in love with the country’s creativity and the way people host. “We were really amazed by the level of hospitality,” he said, describing being cared for by Mexican friends “like last time I was taken care of like that was when I was born and my mother had me in her arms.”

Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, enters 2026 following a year that marked a significant step in its global expansion. With 100 hotels and resorts, over 140 spas and galleries, and more than 20 branded residences now in operation across over 20 countries, the Group is advancing into its next phase of growth with new market entries, strengthening of its multi-brand portfolio, and deepening of guest experiences.

In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Ulrich Pillau, Co-Founder and CEO of Apaleo, joins host Jessica Gillingham to explore how digital acceleration, AI integration, and platform openness are redefining what it means to operate in the hospitality space — and why legacy thinking may be the industry’s biggest risk.