Category: Recent News

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the 2024 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees. They will be recognized in a ceremony prior to the event and during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February 18, 2025, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

De Vere Tortworth Court, a Victorian mansion house hotel set amidst the southernmost edge of England’s idyllic Cotswolds, just north of Bristol, has announced a further £1.3M of investment in upgrading 53 of its Courtyard Bedrooms. This follows the recent refurbishment of its popular 1853 Restaurant.

Boutique hotel brand MGallery Collection has taken home top honours at the 19th edition of the luxury brand and marketing awards, Grand Prix Stratégies Luxe Awards, for excellence in communication. The brand was awarded the Grand Prize for its M Moment campaign in the Luxury Tourism Advertising Campaign category where it was recognised for its innovative approach to storytelling and leadership in redefining luxury experiences within the hospitality industry.

As a valued BLLA Vendor Partner, Hotels for Trees is playing a pivotal role in the boutique hospitality industry’s ongoing shift toward sustainability. Edwin Schaerlaeckens, the Tree Planting Officer and Regional Manager for North America at Hotels for Trees, offers key insights into the trends shaping this transformation and how boutique hotels are leading the charge.

Me and All Hotel Flims, Switzerland, to be operated through the Lindner Hotel Group, which sold the Me and All Hotels brand to Hyatt in July 2024.

Comprising 47 senior hospitality leaders from organisations such as the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia, Taiba Investments, Al Rajhi Bank, Al Othaim Investment, Red Sea Global, Al Nahla Group, NEOM, Accor, Radisson, Rotana, and others driving transformation in our industry, the FHS Saudi Arabia Advisory Board came together in Riyadh to shape the vision for what will be an extraordinary conference on 11 – 13 May 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh.

UN Tourism joined with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam to host the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development in the historic town of Hoi An. The event brought together government officials, international and regional financial institutions, development agencies, tourism professionals, rural community leaders, researchers and NGOs to explore policies and strategies to maximize the role of tourism in progressing development in rural areas.

Blue Diamond Resorts is revolutionizing the all-inclusive industry with its latest innovation: Online Pre Check-In: Fast Track Your Vacation. Now available at Royalton Luxury Resorts and Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts, this feature slashes check-in times by up to 50%, meaning guests can dive into relaxation faster than ever before. Designed to deliver a seamless, stress-free arrival, this tool ensures every guest’s journey begins with ease, setting the tone for an unforgettable getaway from the moment they step foot on the property.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the issuance of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.

As 2025 approaches, boutique and design hotel groups—especially those balancing bustling city center hotels with countryside or beach properties—face a pivotal moment. Are you prioritizing profitability, guest relationships, and autonomy? Or are you still overly reliant on OTAs like Booking.com, whose high costs and unpredictable policies might be eating into your bottom line? It’s time to rethink your approach and chart a smarter path toward sustainable success.