Category: Recent News

UrVenue, the industry leader in venue and property experience management systems for the hospitality sector, is proud to announce its participation as a premier partner at the International Luxury Hotel Association’s INSPIRE Conference 2024, taking place December 4-5 at the iconic Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The online ticket shop is open now for tourism professionals and offers attractive early bird rates until 14 January 2025. Ticket holders have automatic access to the new ITB Match & Meet networking function. Senior buyers can apply now for the exclusive ITB Buyers Circle.

Mohari and Omnam acquire Bauer Hotel in Venice

Las Vegas, NV — 26th November 2024 – In a city where the extraordinary is an everyday experience, Resorts World Las Vegas is ready to elevate luxury and convenience to new heights through an exciting collaboration with technology innovator Alliants. The introduction of an avant-garde contactless guest experience through Alliants technology signals a bold new era for one of Las Vegas’s newest state-of-the-art resorts.

For the first time in the history of BTO – Buy Tourism Online, Simone Puorto, a globally recognized consultant, author, and technophilosopher in the travel and hospitality industry, will push the boundaries of innovation by sending his digital clone to deliver his keynote speech. This bold experiment exemplifies the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and its implications for the future of the hospitality sector.

UNESCO and the Relais & Châteaux Association announce having signed a partnership agreement to develop and implement joint projects supporting the sustainable conservation and use of biological diversity through the world’s hospitality and culinary traditions and savoir-faire.

Qarlbo AB, the Swedish investment group renowned for nurturing brands with a forward-looking approach, is proud to introduce Miramis, a new luxury hospitality brand crafted for discerning travellers seeking memorable and authentic experiences. With its launch, Miramis represents Qarlbo’s commitment to develop iconic properties in emerging destinations.

Today’s hospitality revenue managers are navigating an increasingly complex environment, one shaped by shifting consumer preferences, regional nuances, and mounting competition from short-term rentals. With these factors at play, the need for transformation in revenue management practices has never been more pressing, particularly in key markets like the U.S., where revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in 2024 is projected to be just 1.2 percent.

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of an agreement with WinInvest LLC to open a new Mercure hotel in Armenia. Located in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s most popular ski and resort town, the 4-star Mercure Tsaghkadzor is expected to open in early 2027 and will embody the brand’s “Locally inspired” philosophy with elegant interiors inspired by the history and cultural heritage of Armenia.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 26 November 2024 . The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia – the Kingdom’s most influential hospitality investment conference – is set to return to the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh from 14-16 April 2025 after another record-breaking 2024 edition which saw USD$ 1.1 billion in business opportunities and over 1,400 industry leaders in attendance.