Category: Recent News

In a major partnership that promises to redefine the concept of luxury and sport tourism in Santa Ponsa, Meliá and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in this well-known coastal location in the southwest of Mallorca. This project represents the fourth collaboration between the two companies, consolidating their joint vision of providing exceptional experiences and elevating the quality of destinations.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is proud to announce that The Lowry Hotel, the iconic five-star luxury hotel in Manchester, has officially joined MHR’s portfolio as part of the Leng’s Collection. Known for its independence and commitment to providing personalised guest experiences, The Lowry Hotel marks an exciting addition to MHR’s growing portfolio of unique properties.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (“Hilton,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: HLT) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results.

Travelers are romanticizing their ideal weekend getaway this Valentine’s Day, whether it be solo or with their loved ones. Solo travelers’ trip searches increased more than 100 percent compared to last year, with duo travelers’ searches up 50 percent and groups of 3 or more travelers’ searches up 70 percent.1

The addition of two of the greatest athletes in modern history to UN Tourism’s roster of Special Ambassadors marks a major step forward in promoting the transformative power of sports tourism. Stephen Curry is celebrated as one of the greatest basketball talents of all time. He has led the Golden State Warriors multiple NBA championships and is widely credited with revolutionizing the modern game. Curry’s appointment as Ambassador for Sports Tourism will bring UN Tourism’s mission to the attention of a massive global audience and harness his energy to boost recognition of the power of sports tourism to create opportunity and drive growth.

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusion, while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, community values, and sustainable practices that make these destinations unique.

Property management systems (PMS) are evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven both by technological advancements and changing guest expectations. It’s now more important than ever for hospitality businesses to adopt solutions that best align with these shifts. Here are the top 10 trends redefining property management technology in 2025.

Running a successful hotel today involves more than just offering comfortable rooms and friendly service. You also need the right technology behind the scenes. A Hotel Property Management System (PMS) is the central hub that keeps everything running smoothly—from tracking reservations to managing housekeeping and billing. This article will outline the eight core features any modern PMS should have and explain how each feature can help boost metrics like RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), Occupancy, NOI (Net Operating Income), and CPOR (Cost Per Occupied Room). By understanding these features, you’ll be better equipped to invest in a system that enhances both guest experiences and your bottom line.

I wasn’t sure I wanted to comment on the DeepSeek vs. OpenAI debate. To be honest, there’s been so much said, it feels boring. But not addressing it feels like avoiding the topic, so here we go.

Hotel properties struggled under rising costs that outpaced revenue growth in 2024, challenging economic growth and job creation. Despite these issues, potential lies ahead, driven by key trends in guest spending, shifting traveler behaviors, and upcoming major sports and entertainment events, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) 2025 State of the Industry report produced in collaboration with AHLA Silver Partner Accenture.