Category: Recent News

It’s been six months since Booking.com was designated a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), new legislation that aims to set the stage for a fairer digital landscape. Hoteliers have been waiting anxiously to see how it would modify its platform to comply with the new regulations, and now the wait is over: Booking.com has officially published its report detailing how it’s complying with the DMA.

Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today unveiled “Travel Through Life,” an insights-led report decoding the impact of life stage on travel habits, and outlining how brands can connect with consumers in meaningful ways.

Are you a hotel manager contemplating your next career move? You’re in the right place. The hospitality industry offers diverse career progression opportunities for individuals with strong management skills and a passion for service excellence. This article explores potential career pathways following a tenure as a hotel manager, whether you aim to climb within hotel management or transition into senior corporate roles.

In today’s hospitality industry, digital engagement is crucial, and Rosetta Hospitality leverages various strategies to connect meaningfully with travellers. While focusing on authenticity and simplicity, we use creative approaches to build lasting connections and enhance brand visibility. Here’s an overview of how we engage customers and drive digital presence.

The payment industry has evolved significantly over the past few years, bringing forth innovative ways for consumers to pay. These new payment methods are built to reduce friction and increase convenience, helping businesses earn more without any added risk.

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027.

Wanderland Think Tank, the research and analytics arm of Wanderland London, released the first ever kids hospitality global report featuring over 150 insights on trends as they relate to what kids and teens care about, how they influence travel decisions and how families want to stay, play and pay.

KKR and Baupost acquire 33 Marriott hotels in the UK from ADIA, Lopesan and Stoneweg acquire Hotel Miguel Angel in Madrid from GMH SPF, Galgorm Collection acquires Roe Park Resort and Galgorm Castle in Northern Ireland, Ginto Hotels and Arnaud family acquire Hôtel Pilgrim Paris – Quartier Latin.

The Grand Hyatt brand, featuring a global portfolio of hotels that celebrate the iconic in small details and magnificent moments, continues to expand its global footprint in key destinations that matter most to guests, World of Hyatt members, customers and owners. Building on the latest openings of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Grand Hyatt Barcelona and Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences, more than 10 new Grand Hyatt hotels are expected to open through 2027 in new markets around the world.

Further advancing UN Tourism’s leading role in these two key pillars of change, the Global Investment and Innovation Forum welcomed Ministers of Tourism, alongside key players from global finance and business. Alongside UN Tourism, the Forum was supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia, ProColombia, Invest in Cartagena and CAF (the Investment Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean). Underscoring the high-level discussions was a recognition of the vital need to increase investment into the sector while at the same time injecting it with new ideas and energy through promoting innovation at every level.