Category: Recent News

Training and development are an arm of a wider education umbrella and a key tool for gaining hospitality expertise and professional development progress. Training involves a combination of industry content, techniques and methods connected to operations and emphasizes learning for the advancement of the hospitality industry.

Murcia is set to expand its hotel offering with a new four-star hotel scheduled to open in 2027.

The RIU Group is in the process of merging two of its holding companies as part of its corporate reorganisation and simplification project. As a result of this, Riu Hotels S.A. will absorb Hotel San Francisco S.A., thereby unifying hotel operations and holdings in the group’s various legal entities. The merger project was presented in March and will be finalised this summer.

For years, hotels have invested thousands on professional photography. One shot of the room empty. Another with a towel folded into a swan. Maybe one more with some mood lighting. But once the shoot is done, that’s it. Until now.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reveals a refined visual identity – an evolution that reflects its heritage of exceptional hospitality while embracing the future. This refreshed identity – marked by a modernised fan logo , simplified wordmark and bespoke typography accompanied by an enriched colour palette – elevates the guest experience while preserving the brand’s iconic status.

As luxury hospitality continues to expand beyond traditional formats, Explora Journeys—backed by the MSC Group—is introducing a new model worth watching: a high-end sanctuary at sea that merges the intimacy of boutique accommodations with the breadth of global cruising. But this isn’t just a travel experience; it’s a blueprint for the future of refined, guest-centric hospitality.

The prestigious Michelin Guide has unveiled its first ranking of MICHELIN Keys for Greece. The Dolli at Acropolis, nestled in the very heart of Athens’ historical centre and framed by the city’s most striking Acropolis views, receives Two MICHELIN Keys. Deemed by MICHELIN inspectors as a truly unique and exceptional hotel, this achievement cements The Dolli’s unwavering commitment to impeccable service alongside an inspiring design, shaped by a deep-rooted connection to Athens and its rich history. A landmark reborn, after seven years of meticulous ideation, THE DOLLI® stands as a humble piece of divine architecture that harmonizes with its rare proximity to the Acropolis, enriching its surroundings and construing an experience that stays with whoever crosses its threshold.

In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews, joins Revinate CEO and guest host Bryson Koehler to shine a light on the one thing hoteliers can’t afford to ignore: hotel data security.

Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, today announced the acquisition of HotStats, a global leader in financial benchmarking for hotels. The acquisition accelerates Duetto’s ambition to become the definitive revenue and profit operating system for the hotel industry, equipping hoteliers worldwide with a differentiated view of both their top-line revenue and operating performance across rooms, food & beverage, and ancillary services.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade.