Opening in Spring 2026, The Ilisian introduces a new destination for the Greek capital. More than a redevelopment, it is the revival of an Athenian landmark and the creation of a cultural district in its own right. Rooted in the Ilisia neighbourhood and shaped by the city’s relationship with art, architecture and community, The Ilisian brings together a hotel, branded residences, a members’ club, a significant wellness offering and a collection of dining and social spaces that invite Athenians and international travellers to meet, connect and experience Authentic Modern Athens. Its setting, within walking distance of major museums, ancient sites and contemporary neighbourhoods, places it at the natural crossroads of old and new Athens.
Noble Expands Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform With 35-Asset Portfolio Acquisition
Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) today announced the acquisition of a 35-asset portfolio, significantly advancing the firm’s branded long-term accommodations platform.
CN Hotels selects Cloudbeds to replace fragmented systems and accelerate performance across its portfolio
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, has been selected by CN Hotels, a leading Southeast-based hotel ownership, development and operating company, as its property management system to enable a more connected, guest-first experience across their properties.
How hotels are shifting OTA bookings to direct channels and boosting revenue in months
If you’ve ever looked at your monthly OTA commission bill and thought, “There has to be a better way,” you’re not alone.
The Housekeeping AIT Toolkit: a Unified Guide for Solving Staffing Challenges, Controlling Costs, Optimising Operations & Protecting the Guest Experience
Housekeeping is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades — and it isn’t automation replacing people, but AIT (Artificial Intelligence Tools) empowering them.
Expedia Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Tiqets to Expand Global Activities and Experiences
Expedia Group today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tiqets, an Amsterdam-based global platform for activities and experiences. This agreement expands Expedia Group’s capabilities for the sizeable and rapidly growing travel segment of activities and experiences, and enhances our ability to deliver more comprehensive, full-trip travel solutions for millions of travelers and partners globally.
Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025
At Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025, industry leaders examined where hospitality is headed and how to prepare for the next era of change. From AI integration and workforce evolution to shifting insurance markets and event space innovation, the conversation revealed a mix of challenges and opportunities.
Maybe MCP is really the tech that hotels need
There’s a new 3-letter acronym circling the hotel tech sphere (yay): MCP. And before you yawn hit delete, this one might actually be useful.
ISHC Honors Bruce White with the Pioneer Award at ALIS
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) will present Bruce White, Founder of White Lodging, posthumously with the 2026 Pioneer Award.
Hotels are leaving millions on the table: guest-first strategies for growth
For decades, hotel performance was judged by a narrow set of numbers – namely, occupancy, ADR and RevPAR. The room was the unit of revenue, and guests were measured in heads and beds. But that model no longer fits the way people travel, stay and connect.