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Located on the south bank of the Douro River, in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, the brand new Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers travellers a unique experience that combines the heritage of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port Wine House in the world, conveying a deep connection to the Portuguese culture.

San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today unveiled its 2025 State of Independent Lodging Report.

Lausanne, 12th March 2025 – The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 have once again recognized Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education as two of the world’s leading institutions in hospitality and leisure management. Les Roches secured the number 2 position worldwide, while Glion placed number 6, reinforcing their excellence in hospitality education and their ongoing commitment to shaping future industry leaders.

Endorsed at the 56th session of the UN Statistical Commission, this landmark decision means that—for the first time—global data on tourism employment will be systematically monitored within the SDG monitoring process. It also increases the number of official tourism SDG indicators from two to three, raising recognition of the sector’s global contribution to economic and social progress.

The ICPT is a unified global framework designed to protect tourists, particularly in emergency situations, and to safeguard their rights and responsibilities as consumers. By adhering to this code, Uzbekistan reinforces its dedication to enhancing guarantees and legal protections for tourists and further complements its ongoing efforts in collaboration with UN Tourism to strengthen global tourism standards.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding partners.

Founded in 1967, Novotel pioneered the concept of affordable comfort, catering to families and business travellers with quality hotel innovations. Novotel has since evolved into a globally recognised brand with close to 600 hotels across 60+ countries and an additional 180+ hotels in the pipeline. Catering to both business travellers and families eager to share quality moments, Novotel champions the importance of a balanced life. From flexible workspaces that encourage productivity to relaxed shared areas perfect for gatherings with family and friends, every aspect of Novotel is designed to leave guests feeling refreshed and revitalised.

Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) is set to redefine its digital landscape in 2025, marking it as the ‘Year of Technological Enhancement.’ With a focus on optimising direct bookings and enhancing guest engagement, the group is making significant investments in the latest digital solutions, including an advanced booking engine, a new brand website, introducing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, enhanced digital marketing tools, and the launch of a dedicated mobile app for its loyalty program.

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SiteMinder, an ASX 200 company and the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has made two new appointments within its executive leadership team to capitalize on the opportunities opened up by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for the global hotel industry.