Category: Recent News

Partners Group and Portobello Capital acquire majority stake in Bluesea Hotels

The recently unveiled white paper ’Decarbonising Hotel Food Systems’ provides a roadmap for the global hospitality industry to cut food-related emissions by 30% by 2030, potentially reducing up to 70 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The paper was produced by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq. It underscores that hotels, representing 1% of all food production emissions and generating 3% of global food waste, can significantly influence the global food system by optimizing energy use and leveraging their procurement power.

For hotels striving to excel, aligning revenue management with sales isn’t optional—it’s imperative. Embracing an integrated strategy enhances the efficiency of group business operations, encourages collaboration across departments, and boosts profitability.

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management in the College of Health and Human Development and the Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society (PSHRS) have named Reggie Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Cvent, as the 2025 Hospitality Executive of the Year.

The 2025 Hotelier’s Planning Calendar is a must-have tool for hotel owners and management teams who want to stay organized, track important operational deadlines, and attend key global hospitality events. Whether you’re managing daily operations or planning long-term strategies, this comprehensive calendar provides everything you need to keep your team aligned and on track throughout the year.

In the world of hospitality, landing high-value corporate bookings can feel like a race where big hotel chains have a big head start. But what if you could level the playing field and tap directly into the corporate travel market, filling rooms year-round and boosting your revenue? For hotels looking to break into this lucrative space, a Global Distribution System (GDS) might just be the game-changer you need.

Mercure’s hotels are a gateway to the destination, inspiring guests to explore, connect and discover, while building a legacy of capturing and connecting to the essence of each destination, through meaningful experiences. The Accor (unpacked) video series returns to uncover more captivating stories from our hotels and brands through the voices of our teams.

For those not directly involved in purchasing decisions or analysis, the concept of ‘tail spend’ may be a foreign or seldom discussed term. For hotel procurement officers, it’s often the bane of their existence. That’s why we’re keenly interested in platforms and systems like Amazon Business that can help hotel teams mitigate the challenges of tail spend that purchasing managers contend with each and every day.

Dedicated to Dr. Michael D. Olsen, the new Strategic Management Kendall-Hunt Publishers textbook co-written by Dr. Fred DeMicco ( a former Ph.D. student of Dr. Olsen) and with contributions from former Ph.D students of Dr. Mike Olsen, covers strategic planning for hospitality firms as the world of hospitality and travel is rapidly changing. Abrupt shifts in the external environment can have an enormous impact literally overnight. Strategic Management for Hospitality & Travel: Today and Tomorrow focuses on strategy for companies during a time of prosperity and uncertainty.

Un-beat-able Design: The Aussie hotel brand brings bold vibes to Düsseldorf.