Category: Recent News

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2024 estimates that by 2028, 44% of core skills will need to change due to emerging technologies and market demands.

A new climate action training programme for destinations has been launched by sustainable tourism non-profit, the Travel Foundation, in partnership with Expedia Group. ‘Destination Climate Champions’ is the first climate action training course that is free to access for those working in Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), thanks to generous sponsorship from Expedia Group.

On its private island in the Venetian lagoon, tradition, timeless elegance, lush gardens, and orchards come together in this resort, which is set to kick off the 2025 season on February 26 with exciting new features.

Hoteliers who have taken advantage of Google’s hospitality marketing tools are already familiar with all the ways the search giant can connect guests with accommodations. But Google Hotel Center Feeds offer a new way to reach potential visitors.

The fourth edition of the series takes travelers to Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi and renowned wine region Kakheti. Uniquely located on the famed family estate of the 19th-century aristocratic poet and winemaking pioneer Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection Hotel is a paradise for gastronomy and literature lovers alike. Radisson Collection’s new guide offers travelers local insight into the best wining and dining destinations, and how to experience the ultimate epicurean delights in this breathtaking region.

SuitePad is refining its focus on large hotels and chains, restructuring its teams to accelerate international growth and deepen global partnerships. With 80% of new business already coming from hotel chains and a 20% increase in team size over the past six months, SuitePad is strengthening its market position. Profitable since mid-2024, the company’s financial success is fueling further expansion and reinforcing its global presence.

Jerne, the leading platform connecting digital-focused travel curators with experience providers, has reached 11,000 registered curators (content creators, social media influencers, and travel advisor multi-hyphenates) alongside announcing the appointment of Jeremy Sikkema as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately.

Following a banner year for hotel technology investments, Maestro PMS, the leader in All-In-One cloud hosted, private cloud and on-premises property-management systems for independent hotels and luxury resorts, unveiled its development roadmap for 2025, replete with features, integrations and capabilities the industry has been requesting. New additions to Maestro’s software roadmap include enhancements requested by hotel customers, interface updates to overhaul how hotels use Maestro’s groundbreaking property-management system and unique innovations. As a result, these investments will empower Maestro PMS users with the most flexible, impactful PMS available to independent hoteliers today.

Dive into Sabre’s Hospitality Trends 2025 report, where we explore the top trends reshaping the industry, from hyper-personalization to the rise of hotel retailing.

We´ve seen it firsthand—the hotel industry is changing at a pace we’ve never experienced before. To stay ahead in 2025, we all need to adapt to new trends that are redefining how hotels connect with their guests. Developments including AI-driven marketing are transforming outreach, hyper-personalization is setting new guest expectations, and sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s the future.