As a hotel or resort operator, you’ve likely been pricked by the double-edged sword of online travel agencies (OTAs). Although they garner attention for your property and bring in first-time guests, they’re also costly—both financially and in terms of customer relationships.
Iconic Luxury Hotels to Open Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, Spain
From the people behind Palm House, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort, and Chewton Glen comes Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club; a quietly glamorous Andalusian gem where deep-rooted cultural connection meets contemporary elegance.
HotStats Profitability Insights You Can’t Miss at IHIF EMEA 2025
IHIF EMEA 2025 is fast approaching, and we’re offering you exclusive early access to key insights ahead of Michael Grove, CEO of HotStats, and his highly anticipated session.
Why reps and warranties in France are essential when selling a hotel
The bedrock of any hotel transaction, representations and warranties (“reps and warranties”)1 offer protection to the buyer by guaranteeing that a business’s assets and liabilities conform to the statements of fact made by the seller. Here, we outline the key points and strategies for successfully negotiating reps and warranties when selling a hotel.
‘Hospitality Vibes’: Human Interaction at the Heart of the Industry
Societal changes, COVID-19, talent shortages and digitalization have created a perfect storm for the hospitality industry. The pressing question now is how to exit this storm and reinvent new value propositions for the industry and its stakeholders. Could hospitality be on the verge of developing a higher purpose simply based on its innate DNA?
Ireckonu and Althoff Hotels Join Forces to Revolutionize Luxury Hospitality Guest Experience across DACH & European Markets
Ireckonu, a global leader in hospitality data management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Althoff Hotels, renowned for its prestigious five-star properties across Europe and the UK. This collaboration will enhance Althoff Hotels’ offerings across its 18 hotels and mark Ireckonu’s expansion into the DACH market.
UN Tourism and Germany pave the way towards inclusive employment and accessibility
UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with disabilities.
Virtuoso Reports Another Record-Breaking Year at Its 2025 Continential Europe Forum
Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, hosted its 2025 Continental Europe Forum this week at Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern. From 19-21 March, the Forum brought together over 90 attendees, including owners and managers from Virtuoso’s travel agency members across Continental Europe along with preferred partners from around the world.
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If you own or operate a hotel, what business are you in? If you answered “the hotel business,” you might already be losing ground. The best hotels—the ones with deep loyalty, cultural relevance, and undeniable pull—aren’t just selling rooms. They’re selling stories.
Shiji’s Hospitality Tech Evolution – Modular, Flexible, and Built for Real-World Operations
The hospitality industry thrives on evolution, and Shiji is embracing that change with a modular, service-oriented approach to hotel technology. At ITB, Kevin King, CEO of Shiji International, shared how the company has shifted away from enterprise-heavy, all-in-one models to offer flexible solutions that let hotels choose the tools they need—without unnecessary complexity.