Category: Recent News

Two years ago, we explored the booming private members’ club sector in the article ‘Profiting from the Rise of Private Members Clubs’, highlighting how exclusivity and premium amenities were driving unprecedented membership growth globally. Fast forward to 2025, and the landscape has evolved dramatically. What began as a renaissance of traditional club culture has transformed into something far more sophisticated: integrated lifestyle ecosystems that blur the boundaries between hospitality, real estate, wellness, and community building.

What Is “Sustainability Week”?

The property management system has evolved into the nerve center of modern hotel operations. In 2025, it’s not just the system that keeps rooms occupied and bills paid—it’s the platform shaping guest journeys, enabling staff productivity, powering revenue strategies, and syncing entire technology ecosystems.

For Jason D’Agostino, the path to becoming a hospitality revenue leader didn’t start with rate codes or STAR reports – it started in the kitchen.

Some hotel brands stand out the moment you land on their website. Staypineapple is one of them. Known for its irreverent tone, personal touches and community feel, the brand has built something that can’t be manufactured: a culture of genuine connection.

Some big companies have recently been crowing about how much of their code is generated by artificial intelligence (AI).

A lot of agentic stuff is really good on paper. But then it fails just on the crucial part that makes the result useless – there are exceptions.

The Hospitality Sector Council, in partnership with corporate innovation leader L Marks and the Department for Business and Trade, has announced the launch of the first sector-wide Hospitality Innovation Lab. The initiative is designed to accelerate innovations that support workforce excellence and strengthen the sector’s future.

Personalization has become essential in today’s hospitality industry. Travelers now expect experiences tailored to their preferences, not generic service. While hotels and cruise lines recognize this shift, many struggle to bridge the gap between what guests want and what they currently offer. AI-driven personalization is changing this dynamic, delivering real results through increased repeat bookings and stronger guest loyalty.

The second property in The La Darbia Collection is a meticulous transformation of an 11th-century hamlet, reimagined by Studio Primatesta as a serene luxury hotel amid the rolling Tuscan countryside