Category: Recent News

The Hotel Brand Pyramid, I posted during the holidays, caused some upsets. Was I intentionally leaving out brands? Why did I post fake news like this? And some praises for having inadvertently selected the best hotel brand in the world. Actually, I had seen the chart presented by the CEO of Leonardo hotels to explain how their hotels fit the categories. It turns out this pyramid was actually published by Jestafreak some time ago.

Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its first Travellers’ Choice® Award for 2025: Best of the Best Destinations. These are the most sought after global destinations, according to Tripadvisor reviewers, and this year London secures the top spot.

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Thomas B. Meier as its new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive industry experience, Thomas has been instrumental in guiding Jumeirah through several important milestones and will now lead the next stage of the Brand’s sustainable growth under its Mission 2030 strategy.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced it will once again convene a series of high-value regional events in 2025, which will create networking and educational opportunities for hoteliers and hospitality industry participants in top markets across the U.S.

A new year often inspires a renewed focus on health and wellness, with many choosing to begin with a fresh, sober outlook. According to our annual Travel Predictions research, two thirds (67%)* of travelers are looking for new wellness activities they can mix into their daily lives to help them feel rejuvenated and relaxed while 40%** have revealed they want to kickstart healthy habits on vacation. With this in mind, why not start the year with a Dry January detox and opt to visit destinations that boast stunning natural surroundings and are positioned within more relaxed settings? To help, we have identified five sober-friendly destinations where travelers can unwind and enjoy a relaxing getaway, alcohol-free.

Sixteen team members and one hotel team from around the world receive the hospitality leader’s highest form of team member recognition for their commitment to hospitality and dedication to Hilton’s values.

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re unveiling the trends that some of the industry’s sharpest minds believe will transform hospitality in 2025.

What makes a good hotel room? It’s a simple question but it doesn’t have a short answer. There are certain things we can take as a given: cleanliness, functionality, comfort. Without these basics, guests are never likely to be satisfied.

Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, has unveiled its latest innovation Vostio Operations Management, a cloud-based solution that is set to redefine how hotels manage their workforce and daily operations. With a comprehensive set of tools designed to streamline scheduling, task management, and staff coordination across all hotel departments, this advanced workforce management platform has evolved based on real-world insights and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the hospitality industry.

Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, is unveiling tomorrow’s epic experiences courtesy of its 2025 Luxe Report, an annual forecast highlighting how, where and why savvy travellers will be exploring in the year ahead. Renowned as a trusted trend predictor, Virtuoso tapped into its elite force of travel advisors from around the world to share their top recommendations for every jetsetter’s wish list.