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Buckle up, everyone! We’re entering an era where AI isn’t merely an assistant but is transforming a future where AI systems act as proactive agents, driving intelligent actions and redefining the way industries, including hospitality and travel, operate. Welcome to the fascinating realm of ’Agentic AI’—the next significant leap in technology revolutionizing our collaboration with machines, transforming the customer journey into an autonomous and hyper-personalized experience.

Paris-based Atypio Hotels announces the launch of its partnership with Covivio Hotels (a subsidiary of Covivio), which has entrusted it with the management of 12 of its establishments located in Île-de-France and Occitanie (France). These new hotels, ranging from 2 to 4 stars, allow Atypio Hotels to expand its portfolio to 38 properties.

This research is the result of a collaboration between ILTM, Hyatt and Altiant, it features a unique piece of research that focuses solely on affluent and HNW individuals’ views on luxury travel. We gathered quantifiable data from six countries of their global community, with a total of 800 interviews in October 2024 across the UK, US, France and China (n=150 in each), in addition to the UAE and Saudi Arabia (n=100 in each).

Quietly tucked away in Ávila, just 50 minutes from Madrid, lies a 16th-century palace with a story to tell. Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with the joint venture created by Sidercom and El Enebro to welcome guests like the royalty of centuries past within a 100-hectare (250 acre), 60-key country estate, which is expected to open at the end of 2026.

For the eighth consecutive year, Hilton has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Parents by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. Hilton’s No. 3 ranking is a result of its competitive benefits that support team members in every stage of their parenting journey. Through caregiving support and mental health resources, team members are empowered to thrive in and out of work, and in mind, body and spirit.

Covivio has announced the completion of the process of consolidating the ownership of jointly owned hotel operating and property companies with AccorInvest. At the end of this operation, initiated at the end of 2023, Covivio holds full ownership of 43 hotels located in France, Belgium and Germany, and sells to AccorInvest 16 hotels in the same regions.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, celebrates a landmark year, achieving over 600 member hotels. Welcoming 80 new additions in 2024, SLH expands its global footprint in exciting destinations such as Anguilla, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.

The majority of hospitality workers believe there is a stigma around mental health across the industry. But self-care and therapy isn’t enough to solve the issue when 51% of hospitality workers say their job is stress-inducing most or all of the time.

If you’re currently looking at applying to college programs in hospitality management, you’ve probably already asked yourself this question: What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality? There isn’t one single answer. As the student profiles in this article will demonstrate, a hospitality degree can open up a vast range of career paths and opportunities across many different sectors – so many, in fact, that it can be hard to decide exactly what you want to do after you graduate or know how to go about it! Come and listen to our new student profile every two weeks.

I’ve done a lot of business with this company over the past five years, and it’s always been a great experience. About twice a year, they send out a survey. I’ve always shared glowing comments and high scores – until recently.