Category: Recent News

Hotel values across Europe showed a steady 2.0% increase in 2024 helped by lower interest rates, modest gains in RevPAR and consistent demand for European travel from international visitors, according to this year’s Hotel Valuation Index (HVI), by global hotel consultancy HVS.

We do LOOOOOVVVEEEE our acronyms, no? ADR, RevPAR and to anyone outside the industry it feels like we are speaking in tongue. Well, we kinda are.

Shiji’s presence at ITB Berlin was more than just a showcase—it was a statement. Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International, took to the stage and on LinkedIn Live to unveil Shiji’s bold new brand identity, Day and Night, marking a transformative shift in how the company supports the hospitality industry. More than just a rebrand, Day and Night is a powerful statement—solidifying Shiji’s role as a steadfast, 24/7 technology partner for an industry that never sleeps. This unveiling wasn’t just about change; it was about redefining the future of hospitality technology.

Once again, it was a very close race, as hotels around the world battled it out for Lodging Interactive’s third annual Instagram Hotel Christmas Tree Competition, which aimed to support local hotel charities. The stakes were high, and the competition was fierce, but in the end, only one could come out on top—the Hotel David Whitney.

With all the talk of AI, ChatGPT and more, I’m often asked when interviewed, What’s changed in customer service?

Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, announced the winners of its second annual UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards, celebrated at an event hosted by Condé Nast Traveller’s global editorial director, Divia Thani, at Ambassadors Clubhouse in London.

In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Alicia Zur-Szpiro, Co-founder and Creative Director of Wanderland London, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens to give hoteliers a wake-up call: Kids and teens are the decision makers for family trips.

Nobu Hospitality, the global luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, is making its debut in the Netherlands with the Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam and the Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam. Developed in partnership with Dutch real estate firm Breevast, this exclusive project will bring Nobu’s signature style to the heart of Amsterdam’s most coveted neighborhood, Oud-Zuid.

Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hospitality, is excited to announce the addition of a fully managed email marketing service as part of its multichannel Commission offering. This industry-first solution streamlines marketing, making it easier to drive direct bookings, build guest loyalty, and reduce online travel agency (OTA) dependence—all within Sojern’s transparent pay-for-performance commission model. Now available in the US and Canada, with additional countries coming soon.

Influence Society, the creative agency bridging the worlds of refined design, advanced technology, and exceptional hospitality, proudly announces the inaugural edition of Societies Quarterly. This curated visual report offers hoteliers a distinctive perspective drawn from avant-garde design, immersive experiences, and technological innovation—going beyond typical industry reports to provide genuine inspiration for exceptional hospitality.