Category: Recent News

Oetker Collection has revealed plans to open a new property in St Tropez in 2027. Working closely in partnership with the property’s owners, the Pariente and Essebag families, the new hotel — which is currently unnamed — is planned to open in time for the 2027 season.

Black Friday has become a game-changer in the hospitality industry, a moment that redefines booking trends and drives unprecedented opportunities for hoteliers. As one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, its impact on the travel sector continues to grow, reshaping how hotels approach their direct channel strategies. Following the close of the 2024 Black Friday season, The Hotels Network (THN) has conducted an in-depth analysis to uncover how this pivotal period influenced direct bookings, celebrating standout successes and uncovering key lessons for the future.

Orbite, the premier space training and operations company for space explorers, announced the completion of its $4 million Series A funding round, backed by both existing and new investors. The new funding will allow Orbite to scale its operations, boost sales and marketing efforts, and advance pre-development for its inaugural Spaceflight Gateway Campus. The company also revealed a strategic partnership with Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, to support the development and operation of Orbite’s Spaceflight Gateway campus and its plans for international expansion.

Zero-click search is when the person searching goes on a search engine and gets the answers they need right from the search engine. They don’t need to click on a website. This has been happening for a while. With snippets, and richer search engine pages.

As leaders in the food and beverage industry, we at Samson Hospitality are always on the lookout for emerging food trends that will shape the culinary landscape. The world of food is dynamic, with consumer preferences constantly evolving and new innovations transforming the way we eat and drink.

Buckle up, everyone! We’re entering an era where AI isn’t merely an assistant but is transforming a future where AI systems act as proactive agents, driving intelligent actions and redefining the way industries, including hospitality and travel, operate. Welcome to the fascinating realm of ’Agentic AI’—the next significant leap in technology revolutionizing our collaboration with machines, transforming the customer journey into an autonomous and hyper-personalized experience.

Paris-based Atypio Hotels announces the launch of its partnership with Covivio Hotels (a subsidiary of Covivio), which has entrusted it with the management of 12 of its establishments located in Île-de-France and Occitanie (France). These new hotels, ranging from 2 to 4 stars, allow Atypio Hotels to expand its portfolio to 38 properties.

This research is the result of a collaboration between ILTM, Hyatt and Altiant, it features a unique piece of research that focuses solely on affluent and HNW individuals’ views on luxury travel. We gathered quantifiable data from six countries of their global community, with a total of 800 interviews in October 2024 across the UK, US, France and China (n=150 in each), in addition to the UAE and Saudi Arabia (n=100 in each).

Quietly tucked away in Ávila, just 50 minutes from Madrid, lies a 16th-century palace with a story to tell. Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with the joint venture created by Sidercom and El Enebro to welcome guests like the royalty of centuries past within a 100-hectare (250 acre), 60-key country estate, which is expected to open at the end of 2026.

For the eighth consecutive year, Hilton has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Parents by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. Hilton’s No. 3 ranking is a result of its competitive benefits that support team members in every stage of their parenting journey. Through caregiving support and mental health resources, team members are empowered to thrive in and out of work, and in mind, body and spirit.