Category: Recent News

The way travelers book hotels is changing, and mobile is leading the way. More than ever, guests are turning to their smartphones to research, compare, and secure reservations. According to GuestCentric (2024), more than 50% of hotel bookings are now completed via mobile devices, a figure that continues to grow as consumers prioritize convenience and instant access.

San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today released the second edition of its annual State of Hostels report.

The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia’s Startup Den is back for 2025, offering unique opportunities for hospitality entrepreneurs to secure exposure, mentorship, potential funding and prizes such as incubation support.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of a 309-dual-branded hotel in the popular tourist destination of Cascais, Portugal. Alongside partners Grupo Onyria, Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais are expected to open between this and next year.

Two UAE-based hospitality powerhouses have come together in a milestone partnership as Rotana, one of the Middle East’s leading hotel management companies, joins Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) – the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

Today, hotel digital marketing is no longer just about personalisation. While it’s still a key player, there’s so much more happening that’s reshaping how hotels connect with guests. As a marketer working in a hotel or hospitality business, if you want to stay ahead, you need to keep up with the shift..

Hybrid hospitality pioneer The Social Hub will mark the next step in its growth across Europe with the opening of a highly anticipated fourth Italian hotel in Rome’s trendy San Lorenzo district on Monday (March 31).

According to BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends 2025 Europe Report, Germany remains the most visited country in the region by BCD clients’ European business travelers. The intercontinental list is led by the United States. The report is based on BCD flight and car rental data from 2024 in a range of European markets.1

Last year marked a turning point for the European hotel investment market with transaction volume surging 62% year-on-year, the highest level recorded since 2019, according to our latest HVS European Hotel Transaction Report.