Nobu Launches Luxury Residences and Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam

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 Introduces Fully Managed Email Campaigns—Hoteliers Pay for Performance

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 Unveils Societies Quarterly: A New Perspective on Exceptional Hospitality

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.

Les Roches and Glion Reaffirm Global Leadership and Excellence in Hospitality Education with Top Rankings in QS World University Rankings 2025

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.

UN adopts new tourism employment indicator to guide efforts towards the SDGs

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.

Uzbekistan joins the International Code for the Protection of Tourists

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.