Category: Recent News

Today, Hapi, the leading hospitality data and connectivity solutions provider, announced an extended partnership with Shiji, the hospitality technology innovator, that will include Infrasys POS, a Shiji product. Hapi is the connectivity layer that allows Infrasys POS to connect to other property management systems (PMS) vendors, making it a friendly and flexible solution for brands that have a mix of PMS platforms across their portfolio.

RIU Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability in the Maldives by renewing its collaboration on the Blue Reef Reforest project for a further three years (until 2027) and launching a new alliance with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). The aim of these initiatives is to preserve marine biodiversity in the Maldives by helping restore coral reefs and protecting the iconic endangered whale shark.

Hotel Asset Management is an intricate and essential facet of the hospitality industry. At its core, it is about optimizing the performance and value of a hotel property to achieve the owner’s investment goals. But beyond the numbers, it is about identifying value creation initiatives, nurturing relationships that drive success, cultivate innovation and, most importantly, maximise asset potential in this vibrant sector.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park – IHG’s first branded net zero* carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy.

The highly anticipated 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) will take place on March 19th, 2025, at the prestigious Autograph Bankside Hotel in London. This premier event, organized by academics and students, serves as a vital bridge between aspiring luxury hospitality professionals and luxury hospitality industry leaders.

HAMA Europe is delighted to announce this year’s finalists for the prestigious HAMA Europe Asset Management Achievement Award.

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds in the United Kingdom, marking the Hyatt brands’ debut into the Leeds market. With Hyatt Place and Hyatt House under one roof, this new dual-branded development combines intuitive design, practical amenities, spacious rooms, and 24/7 convenience, offering guests a home away from home. Together with a state-of-the-art fitness center, flexible meeting spaces and stunning city views, Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds are the perfect city retreat for business, leisure and extended stay travelers alike.

As the Middle East establishes itself as a global tourism powerhouse, Berlin-based content and communications agency Studio 49 is expanding its presence with a new office in Dubai.

Housekeepers are the backbone of the hotel industry, but they need a little help to support our business today. Rising guest expectations and the need for greater efficiency have been a drain on housekeepers’ ability to keep pace with the needs of their position. Therefore, many independent hotel operators are reworking their approach to technology to give housekeeping teams a hand.

In an industry as dynamic as hospitality, staying ahead requires more than just internal innovation. As a CEO who’s navigated through numerous industry shifts, I’ve discovered that some of the most impactful changes come from looking outside our own sector.