Category: Recent News

In today’s evolving hotel market, your competitive set (compset) should be your compass—not a leftover list from years past. With margins tighter than ever, profit benchmarking has become essential. Yet many compsets are still optimized only for RevPAR, not for true performance insights.

Auberge Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, today unveils The Joy of Wellbeing – a bold new direction that redefines wellness. Long recognized as a leader in the wellbeing space, Auberge now centers its approach on a simple foundation: joy is more than a feeling; it is a way of living well. At its heart is the belief that true wellbeing begins with meaningful connection, emotional richness, and the freedom to feel good. Guided by the principles of Awe, Connect, Excel, and Nurture, The Joy of Wellbeing will be uniquely brought to life through the soul of each Auberge destination.

Expedia Group Advertising today released comprehensive findings from The Science of Wanderlust research, uncovering what makes the perfect travel content to drive bookings in today’s world of AI. The study showcases how travelers feel, react and engage with travel-related content, finding six ingredients that spark the feeling of wanderlust – the emotional spark that drives travel decisions – to help brands inspire, connect and convert travelers.

So… should the Revenue Manager report to the Director of Sales & Marketing?

As of August 2024, more than 5,000 hotels worldwide have been verified under the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) “Hotel Sustainability Basics” framework. Are you part of it? Let’s take a quick look at what’s driving this global movement.

The 2025 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, hosted by the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), concluded its annual gathering, offering a clear view of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of boutique hospitality. Guided by the theme Terra Incognita, the event championed creative thinking, encouraged hoteliers to explore new strategies, and highlighted the value of integrating culture, innovation, and connectivity to elevate the guest experience and stay ahead in an evolving industry.

Last week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) hosted its signature education and membership event, the HFTP Annual Convention. The convention was held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. from October 22–24, 2025 with 465 professionals in attendance. It offered an energizing and informative experience presenting education, industry insights, networking and celebration.

Mews, the operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, today announced the acquisition of DataChat, a US-based AI company. The acquisition marks a major step in Mews’ mission to build fully agentic hospitality systems, where intelligent agents autonomously manage day-to-day operations, optimize performance, and empower humans to focus on the guest experience.

Holiday Inn by IHG has unveiled a brand new look following a significant programme of renovation to upgrade the iconic Edwardian building and elevate the hotel’s offering in the centre of Farnborough.

Unveiled at the landmark exhibition “1925-2025: A Century of Art Deco” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, within the grounds of the Louvre, The Orient Express Train stands as a striking dialogue between heritage and modernity. As the principal exhibit in what is being hailed as one of the most significant Art Deco showings ever staged, it is exceptionally rare for a hospitality brand to take centre stage in a cultural exhibition of this magnitude, a true testament to Orient Express’s iconic status. Its inclusion recognises architect Maxime d’Angeac’s outstanding ability to reimagine Art Deco for the future.