Category: Recent News

Stockholm & Washington, D.C. – November 25, 2024 – InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its innovative AI-powered InnSpire ONE platform was named as a finalist in the 2024 TechOvation Awards, presented at The Hospitality Show in Antonio on October 29th. This prestigious recognition marks InnSpire’s 5th placement in the highly competitive industry competition over the past 10 years, validating the company as a serial innovator for hospitality technology solutions.

As luxury hospitality evolves, guest expectations are shifting toward a deeper appreciation for sustainable practices and thoughtful details that elevate the experience. John Roberts, President and CEO of Empyrean INTL, shares how the company navigates these trends, offering insights that resonate with hoteliers aiming to enhance their guests’ stay through luxury linens that balance opulence with eco-conscious values.

Significant upcoming privacy updates from Apple are coming in December and they will impact email marketing strategies. For hotel marketers, these changes are crucial as they will alter how engagement metrics like email opens and clicks are tracked. Understanding and adapting to these updates is essential for maintaining effective communication with guests, ensuring personalized experiences, and leveraging first-party data to drive direct bookings and enhance overall marketing efforts.

The hospitality industry stands at the threshold of a transformative era propelled by rapid technological advancements. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

Having a strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy has become essential for hospitality. While the policies that a hotel enacts must pervade all operations and the corporate company, one particular area that presents challenges is the procurement department, wherein the latest explainer article from Amazon Business addresses three of these as well as three top tactics for more sustainable purchasing.

This article is my plea to chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers to think about a culinary style that has yet to be properly expressed within a dining business entity. The idea is to explain that, yes, there is a lucrative opportunity here for being a trendsetter. Let’s start carving…

There used to be a time when hotel revenue managers simply had to look at predicted demand and keep an eye on competitors’ rates to optimize pricing.

As we wrap up this year, we’re uncovering some fresh insights into the travel dynamics of 2024 and catching glimpses of how they might ripple through 2025. Imagine this: two out of three of us have either met or exceeded our travel goals this past year. What comes next, you ask?

Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.

Palladium Hotel Group, through its renowned brand Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the launch of Grand Palladium Select Collection, a new, premium offering designed to elevate the guest experience. Available for guests from the Junior Suite base room category upwards, the hotel collection combines top-tier services and facilities with outstanding dining and engaging entertainment. Grand Palladium Select Collection will be set in prime locations offering incredible beaches alongside vibrant cultural and leisure attractions.