Category: Recent News

A new report by SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, reveals that hotel websites outperformed all other booking sources in driving revenue per booking in 2024, by as much as 60%.

PAS, the preferred provider of back office and accounting solutions for the global hospitality industry and the leading provider of Infor SunSystems and Infor EPM services, is sponsoring all three of Infor’s upcoming global Hospitality Customer Days events. The first event will be held January 28-29, 2025, at Resorts World Las Vegas; the second will be held February 13-14, 2025, at Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d’Albion Cannes, France; and the third will be held February 18-19, 2025, at The Outpost Hotel Sentosa, Singapore. All three events are free to attend; participants are responsible for travel and hotel.

In today’s competitive hospitality market, food presentation isn’t just about making dishes look great—it’s about creating an experience that speaks to guests before they take their first bite. Within my role, my goal is to ensure every dish we serve tells a story and reflects who we are as a brand. Food presentation, for us, is about bringing together our identity, our team’s creativity and the best ingredients in a way that resonates with guests.

Technology in the hospitality industry is advancing at such a rapid pace that it’s difficult for hoteliers to keep up, let alone know where to focus their efforts. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. The 2025 Hotel Tech Roadmap: Tools and Strategies for Operational Excellence is designed to help hotel owners, operators, and their teams identify the tools and strategies that matter most as we move into a new year.

Two years after the launch of their innovative digital partnership, Pernod Ricard and JCDecaux are welcoming another internationally renowned French group, Accor, as they continue to develop the Data Portal. The collaboration was formalised last night at Pernod Ricard’s headquarters, in the presence of the three partner companies.

Mercure, a leading brand within the Accor group, today announces the opening of Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort following an extensive renovation project. Set in the charming Palanga, the largest and most popular seaside resort in Lithuania, the 98-key-hotel will offer easy access to the city’s pristine beaches and sand dunes.

Opening in spring 2025, Mövenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota will be the first international resort in Epirus.

In today’s fast-paced work environment, well-being has become more critical than ever. As life accelerates, the need to slow down is gaining momentum. In fact, Accor’s recent study, The New Quality of Time, reports that 73% of respondents want to slow down the pace of their lives1. The study goes on to show that society’s perception of time in general is evolving ౼ people are seeking moments to pause, engage in self-care and create balance, both in their personal lives and at work.

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has launched its newly enhanced Travel Pros Leisure Groups Online platform, designed to streamline the booking process for leisure B2B clients. With access to more than 2,000 hotels across multiple Accor brands, locations and categories in more than 75 countries, the platform now offers a wide range of new features that make booking the ideal property for group stays easier and more efficient than ever.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) proudly welcomes Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell to its distinguished membership, bringing unparalleled expertise in global luxury travel.