Category: Recent News

As hotels prepare their budgets for 2026, leaders are under pressure to maximise returns on every investment. Today’s operators are looking for solutions that don’t just cut costs – they drive measurable revenue, streamline operations, and elevate the guest experience.

IDeaS, a SAS company and the global leader in hospitality revenue management software, today announces the release of its annual eBook, Future Forecast: Hospitality Tech Predictions for 2026. Drawing on exclusive survey data from both hoteliers and technology partners, this report delivers the essential insights hospitality leaders need to thrive in 2026 and beyond.

Cambridge’s historic Hobson House on St Andrew’s Street begins a new chapter on 10 November 2025 with the official opening of The Hobson Cambridge by Adina. Marking the UK debut of TFE, the Australian-born brand introduces its distinctive apartment-style concept to the city with 56 keys set within the Grade II listed building. Blending centuries of heritage architecture and storied history with contemporary comfort, the launch offers guests an exciting new way to experience Cambridge.Once the stables of 17th Century businessman, Thomas Hobson, whose name gave rise to the phrase “Hobson’s Choice”, and later home to the city’s police and fire station, the building has witnessed nearly seven centuries of Cambridge life. Its distinguished façade, grand timber beams, vaulted ceilings, and period detailing speak to its layered history. Today, these historic features are artfully preserved and complemented by 56 meticulously designed apartments, each offering guests a stylish blend of indepe…

RoomPriceGenie, the award-winning revenue management solution for independent properties and groups, today announced the release of its latest free resource: Forecasting Made Simple: A Guide to Smarter Planning & Higher Profits for Independent Hotels and Small Groups.

Radiohead are returning to the tour circuit for the first time in nearly a decade, causing frantic searches from their fans and an instant sell-out of all available tickets.

Renegade Hotels, the newly launched focus-service platform from Rebel Hotel Company, has reached a key milestone just four months after its debut – ten hotels are now operating under the Renegade umbrella, spanning brands from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice Hotels. This rapid growth comes as Renegade prepares to make an appearance at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona this week.

Nobu Hospitality, the global luxury lifestyle brand, is proud to announce that that Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Roma is now accepting reservations ahead of its highly anticipated opening this Autumn.

In 2024, the fees a hotel owner paid to support their brand’s guest loyalty program continued to grow at a relatively strong rate. During the year, the annual growth of guest loyalty program fees exceeded the increases in brand royalty payments, as well as the brand marketing and reservation assessments. Further, the pace of growth for guest loyalty program fees was greater than the increases in both rooms occupied and rooms revenue, two factors that influence the guest loyalty program fees charged to hotels.

The age of AI search is here and it’s already reshaping how travelers discover and book hotels. Instead of scrolling through endless links, guests now expect AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity to “do the Googling for them” and deliver one trusted answer. As a hotel operator, your job is to make sure your property is part of that answer. That ensures that you: stay visible, capture more direct bookings, and stay ahead of competitors in this new distribution landscape.

Bookboost, the industry-leading hospitality engagement platform, is proud to announce a new partnership with CIC Hospitality, a forward-thinking hotel group known for its innovative approach to guest experience.