Statuto acquires Hotel Caesar Augustus on Capri, Italy, from Signorini family
Umm Al-Qura University and Sommet Education Unite to Transform Tourism and Hospitality Training in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – At the prestigious Global Labour Market Conference, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Umm Al-Qura University, the Ministry of Tourism’s Project Management Office (PMO), and Sommet Education officially announce a strategic partnership to transform human capital development in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
LodgIQ Appoints Vincent Ramelli as CEO to Spearhead Global Expansion
Sunnyvale, CA, February 4th, 2025 LodgIQ, a leading provider of easy-to-use AI-enabled revenue management solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Vincent Ramelli as its new Chief Executive Officer. Known for his successful track record as a CEO and entrepreneur, Ramelli brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for LodgIQ’s future. Under his leadership, LodgIQ aims to accelerate its global expansion and deliver its user-friendly solutions to empower hoteliers worldwide.
Top 10 Trends Driving Hospitality Into an Agent-First World
The rise of AI agents, or AI-powered tools capable of autonomous decision-making and ecosystem orchestration, is ushering in a brand new era in hospitality and property management tech. It is already redefining the way hotel, serviced apartment and the alternative residential sectors operate. This shift will only accelerate, demanding a revamp of traditional systems and paving the way for agile, agent-driven platforms that automatically keep pace with the long march of technology. Here are the top 10 trends in 2025 accelerating hospitality tech towards an AI-agent-first world.
Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025 to mark 20 years in the UAE for the region’s most influential hospitality and tourism investment event
Dubai, UAE. 4 February 2025. After another record event in 2024, Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, will return to Dubai from 27-29 October 2025 for what will be a milestone event for organisers The Bench, marking 20 years in the UAE for the region’s leading hospitality and tourism investment event, previously known as AHIC.
Creating a Culture of Wellbeing: Employee Wellbeing Programs That Transform Workplaces
Employee wellbeing has become an integral component of organizational success. According to Gallup’s research, employees who feel their overall wellbeing is prioritized are 36% more likely to thrive in their lives and three times more likely to be engaged at work. Forward-thinking companies have realized that a “culture of wellbeing” not only transforms the workplace but also fosters stronger organizational resilience, retention, and overall productivity—which ultimately benefits both employees and businesses.
AI & Humans: A Perfect Harmony for Elevating the Hotel Guest Experience
In the rapidly evolving landscape of hospitality, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with human touch is crafting unparalleled guest experiences.
Hotelogix partners with Profitroom to help hotels with more direct sales via their websites
Singapore, 04/February/2025: Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, announced the integration of its comprehensive Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) with Profitroom’s Booking Engine platform. As a significant development in the hospitality industry, this partnership aims to improve direct booking capabilities for hospitality businesses across the globe, leading to enhanced revenue.
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What Perplexity’s AI Shift Means for High-Consideration Hotel Bookings
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in redefining how brands engage with customers. Perplexity, an emerging AI-powered search and answer engine, recently adopted a CPM (Cost Per Thousand Impressions) model, signaling a shift in how high-consideration industries like hospitality should think about marketing and attribution.

