Category: Recent News

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that the newly-revised 12th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™) is now available as a soft-cover book. This edition was initially released as a digital publication in July 2024, and with the printed version available, users have an additional option for accessing the uniform system’s guidance.

One of the biggest challenges facing modern hoteliers is striking the right balance between leveraging technology and preserving the human touch. Technology has the power to streamline operations and elevate guest experiences, but it’s the personal, human connections that make hospitality truly special.

Last month, Search Engine Journal reported that “Google Site Reputation Abuse Penalties Hit Major Publishers.” What about its impact on hotels? While media outlets and freelance writers grapple with the fallout of Google’s battle against parasite SEO, there are far-reaching implications for hotels seeking media coverage to elevate their brand visibility. Here’s what you need to know and how to adapt.

New York — Curacity, hospitality’s leading media brand network that powered over $500M in validated hotel bookings in 2024, launches two new solutions: Content Hub and Insights Hub. These innovative hubs streamline how hotels reach and convert high-value guests through premium publications like AFAR, Travel + Leisure, and more than 50 others.

The hospitality industry is at a crossroads as it enters 2025 and encounters the perfect storm. All aspects of external pressures – labour shortages and business taxes along with rising costs of goods and staffing are creating pressures and challenges that are out of hoteliers’ control. From discussions with our customers, we are seeing the same repeated themes; inefficiencies, lack of data capture and attaining profitability.

The Hotel Brand Pyramid, I posted during the holidays, caused some upsets. Was I intentionally leaving out brands? Why did I post fake news like this? And some praises for having inadvertently selected the best hotel brand in the world. Actually, I had seen the chart presented by the CEO of Leonardo hotels to explain how their hotels fit the categories. It turns out this pyramid was actually published by Jestafreak some time ago.

Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its first Travellers’ Choice® Award for 2025: Best of the Best Destinations. These are the most sought after global destinations, according to Tripadvisor reviewers, and this year London secures the top spot.

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Thomas B. Meier as its new Chief Executive Officer. With extensive industry experience, Thomas has been instrumental in guiding Jumeirah through several important milestones and will now lead the next stage of the Brand’s sustainable growth under its Mission 2030 strategy.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced it will once again convene a series of high-value regional events in 2025, which will create networking and educational opportunities for hoteliers and hospitality industry participants in top markets across the U.S.

A new year often inspires a renewed focus on health and wellness, with many choosing to begin with a fresh, sober outlook. According to our annual Travel Predictions research, two thirds (67%)* of travelers are looking for new wellness activities they can mix into their daily lives to help them feel rejuvenated and relaxed while 40%** have revealed they want to kickstart healthy habits on vacation. With this in mind, why not start the year with a Dry January detox and opt to visit destinations that boast stunning natural surroundings and are positioned within more relaxed settings? To help, we have identified five sober-friendly destinations where travelers can unwind and enjoy a relaxing getaway, alcohol-free.