Category: Recent News

bis, the pioneer of accessible high-quality and affordable accommodation, is delighted to announce the opening of ibis Tbilisi Airport, the first international hotel located in the immediate vicinity of Tbilisi International Airport. The 72-room newly built hotel is located only a five-minute walk away from Georgia’s largest airport, making it the ideal stay for travellers, transit passengers, and flight crews visiting the capital.

The hotel will be an ode to C18th Italy, with breathtaking architecture, priceless antiques and an unrivalled location in the centre of UNESCO World Heritage Town.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world, is expanding its portfolio of innovative solutions for its extended stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box—a proprietary and exclusive to Choice modular design package that allows hoteliers to transform public spaces such as lobby dining areas into multi-functional, revenue-generating spaces in as little as 120 days for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands.

Networking for Wyndham’s Black Owners and Lodging Developers (BOLD) and Women Own the Room franchisees just got easier with access to peer-to-peer connections and expert mentorship. Created on the foundation of building community for diverse hoteliers, the new Accelerator Circle gives BOLD and Women Own the Room franchisees exclusive access to Wyndham’s network of existing owners and industry experts through quarterly, small-group virtual meetups focused on fast-tracking hotel openings and maximizing performance.

We’re excited to announce that season 2 of the HSMAI Europe Podcast: Tomorrow Starts Now is now live! 🎙️ Our first episode, titled “Sustainable Hospitality: Achieving Net Positive Practices” features an in-depth conversation with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO at World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, interviewed by our HSMAI Europe Podcast host – Gemma Greenwood.

The Luxury Group by Marriott International today released its new comprehensive report, The Future of Food 2025, which highlights the transformative power of the Asia Pacific region in shaping global culinary and dining trends. With insights from more than 30 top chefs, mixologists, and industry insiders from the region, the report identifies 10 macro trends influencing the food and dining industry and the region’s impact on global gastronomy.

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme.

A Pictorial Update on Our Latest Thoughts and the Facts and Figures Influencing Our Industry.

This marks the first time the Forum will be held in the Middle East. Bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and renowned chefs, the event will emphasize the transformative power of gastronomy tourism in advancing economic resilience, inclusivity, sustainability, and building a strong image for destinations.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today with an update to its ground-breaking environmental footprint data.