Category: Recent News

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today showcased during ILTM Cannes, the world’s leading luxury travel trade show, an impressive pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open worldwide by 2026.

Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, a full recovery from the biggest crisis in the sector’s history is expected by the end of the year, despite economic, geopolitical and climate challenges.

The Glion Institute of Higher Education and its Alumni Association (AAG) are proud to announce the success of the second edition of the Glion Alumni Accelerator Program. This initiative has once again demonstrated the institution’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the global Glion community. The program culminated on November 27, 2024, with a dynamic pitch battle held at the Glion Montreux campus, where eight finalists presented visionary start-up concepts. The finalists pitched their ideas to a distinguished panel of jury members, including prominent investors and industry leaders, whose expertise and insights underscored the event’s focus on real-world entrepreneurial impact and investment readiness.

During its annual convention held on Monday, November 25, Teritoria—the first mission-driven voluntary chain chaired by Alain Ducasse—presented a review of the commitments required of its 430 members one year ago.

Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), the hospitality industry’s leading tech advisory firm, has partnered with Mews, the leader in innovative cloud hospitality systems, to address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: outdated, fragmented technology stacks that stifle operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Through this strategic collaboration, GAIN will bring targeted Technology Stack Assessments to the North American hotel market, commissioned by Mews. The assessments will help properties to streamline their systems, empowering them to increase revenue, drive operational efficiencies and elevate the guest experience.

B&B HOTELS, Europe’s fastest-growing economy and value for money hotel brand, has officially launched its first UK hotel at London Heathrow, unveiling its B&B HOTELS product in the UK for the very first time.

The internet made going to brick-and-mortar travel agencies a thing of the past. Generative artificial intelligence could once again transform the way people plan and book their trips.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) has elected new leadership to serve on the Board of Directors and has inducted thirty-seven new members in its 2025 membership class.

Small investments in accessibility and innovation can deliver be a game-changer for tourism destinations everywhere. But, despite 1.3 billion worldwide people already experiencing significant disability, many destinations and tourism businesses are still failing to embrace the many benefits of welcoming these travellers.

Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle are spreading holiday cheer with their 3rd Annual Hotel Christmas Tree Contest! This year’s contest offers hotels a chance to give back to their communities. The winning hotel will receive $1,500 to donate to local charities.