Category: Recent News

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Jan. 13, 2025) — Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading AI-powered Guest Management System, has demonstrated its prominence in hospitality technology by being recognized with eight 2025 HotelTechAwards from HotelTechReport (HTR).

San Francisco, January 13, 2025 — Duetto, the world’s leading revenue management software provider for the hospitality industry, has solidified its position as the gold standard in hotel tech with a record number of wins in this year’s HotelTechAwards, reviewed by hoteliers as the #1 Revenue Management System, for the fourth consecutive year.

San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has been honored by HotelTechReport as one of the industry’s top technology providers in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to helping lodging businesses secure more reservations and enhance guest experiences globally.

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been awarded Best Property Management System winning the coveted title for the second year running. Atomize, which was acquired by Mews in November, secured third place in the Revenue Management Systems category.

In the hyper-competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, operational benchmarking emerges not just as a tool but as a strategic lever for unlocking profitability. The days of relying solely on traditional KPIs like RevPAR are over; today’s hotel operators need to dive deeper into granular performance data to achieve operational excellence.

Why would a hotel owner need an asset manager? The unique skills and knowledge an asset manager brings are invaluable. While a strong general manager may report directly to ownership, an asset manager or consultant can provide expertise in areas such as digital marketing, revenue management, engineering, housekeeping, front office operations, food and beverage, sales, and most importantly, budgeting and financial management. Their safety and security knowledge is often beyond that of many GMs. They also have the contacts to hire everyone needed and understand the human resources and legal requirements of operating in your state.

Mercure, renowned for its authentic and locally inspired hospitality, unveils its first hotel in Ankara, Türkiye. Situated in the city’s dynamic Kızılay district, Mercure Ankara Kızılay embodies the brand’s mission to serve as a portal to the destination, seamlessly blending contemporary comforts with the spirited essence of Ankara.

If you working or studying from home and want to stay active, there are countless online options to help you meet your fitness goals. Thanks to the abundance of streaming platforms, online courses, and social media influencers, maintaining an exercise routine is easier than ever.

The European travel and tourism sector is not just an economic powerhouse; it’s a vibrant ecosystem driven by millions of businesses. A vast majority of them are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) forming the heart of the industry, offering everything from family-run B&Bs to boutique hotels, all while keeping the wheels of local economies turning.

Shumi Khan, Global Senior Vice President of Business Performance & Revenue at Accor, is on a mission to elevate the role of revenue optimization in the hospitality industry. Continuing as Chair of HSMAI Europe’s Revenue Optimization Advisory Board for a second term, Khan is driving a transformative agenda aimed at reshaping perceptions, modernising practices, and attracting top-tier talent to this critical field.