Category: Recent News

Truly, there’s no place like Rome. The Eternal City is forever a delight to visit for work or for pleasure. Over the past five years, the Italian capital has gone through a hospitality renaissance, with incredible hotels opening (or reopening) throughout its ancient center. This has forced every market participant to step up their game.

With 1 million new tourism jobs predicted by 2030, the Kingdom’s hospitality sector is facing some critical challenges. First, notable skill gaps are evident in specialised areas like hospitality management, digital competencies, and vocational training in tourism. Second, only 8.1% employed in the Saudi tourism industry are women, and third, Saudi Arabia’s youth unemployment rate remains around 16%, with limited vocational pathways in hospitality for young Saudis.

There’s a reason we say Living Hospitality is more than a tagline at Newport—it’s a commitment. And like any commitment, it requires consistent action, not just intention.

After two successful editions, the Asian IR Expo is set to make its highly anticipated return to Macau from May 7-9, 2025, at The Venetian Macao.

Travelodge has officially opened its brand-new, 125-room hotel near the Dartford Crossing, offering visitors a great value stay at the heart of a key travel and shopping hub.

Last week, we had the chance to attend the inaugural CIO Summit EMEA, hosted by HFTP at the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel. Against the vibrant backdrop of Barcelona, the event brought together hospitality technology leaders for 24 hours of open conversations and valuable insights, all in a refreshing non-sales environment.

This year’s EHL’s Women in Leadership (WIL) Day brought together students and industry professionals to discuss inclusion in the workplace. Gen Z participants shared their perspectives on what diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) means to them. They emphasized the importance of authentic leadership that prioritizes a sense of belonging and access to a diversity of voices across the organizational structure. Their key message was clear: the nature of the workplace is changing as a result of Gen Z’s professional attitudes and their ally, Tech, is helping them push boundaries even further.

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a core part of how hospitality venues are designed and fitted out. Operators are embracing this shift to reduce emissions, save money, improve efficiency and create standout spaces. However, many in the industry still face a gap: they want to design more sustainably but don’t know where to start. They’re looking for inspiration, guidance, and reassurance that it’s possible to do this well without compromising on cost, quality or timelines.

Visitors to Liverpool can now enjoy a great value stay thanks to Travelodge’s new, 101-room hotel, overlooking Queens Dock on the iconic waterfront, after Liverpool Central Queens Dock and Arena opened its doors on Monday.

SLS Hotels & Residences proudly announces the opening of SLS Barcelona, an indulgent wonderland that is set to make a bold splash in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Lavish design, culinary artistry and extraordinary experiences await guests from the moment they arrive via the undulating pink-neon runway entrance, a glamorous gateway to an urban resort that transcends anything the city has seen before. With an enviable waterfront setting at Port Fòrum, the 471-room hotel offers an unparalleled blend of opulent rooms and suites, six thrilling restaurant and bar concepts, three spectacular pools, and state-of-the-art event spaces, all framed by the glittering Mediterranean Sea.