Category: Recent News

Blue skies and tailwinds – a pilot’s wish for optimal flying conditions – perfectly captures the emerging outlook for hotel investments as we enter 2025. While commercial real estate has navigated through choppy conditions amid economic shifts and interest rate headwinds, the horizon ahead shows promising signs of clearing.

Sweden is making a bold (and slightly cheeky) move to trademark its name, putting an end to travel mix-ups. The home of cinnamon rolls and fika has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect its name from international duplicates that might confuse unsuspecting travellers who want to experience the original Sweden and is calling on people around the world to support its application via an online petition.

Cvent CONNECT Europe, one of the region’s largest meetings, events and hospitality technology conferences, hosted by Cvent, brought together thousands of industry professionals both in-person in London and online last week for three days of networking, education and hands-on technology training. Cvent CEO and Founder, Reggie Aggarwal, opened the conference with a keynote reflecting on Cvent’s 25-year journey and what the milestone meant for its fast-growing European customer base and the industry’s digital transformation over the last quarter century.

Hilton’s commitment to creating the best workplace culture has once again earned global recognition. Today, Great Place to Work and Fortune ranked Hilton the No. 2 World’s Best Workplace, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year as the top hospitality company on the list. This year’s ranking follows the company’s historic recognition as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace in 2023.

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, helped Ternelia Les Grands Massifs modernize their hotel management operations and save time on nearly 100% of their tasks.

After months of constructive dialogue with the European Commission, other stakeholders and intense efforts of teams across our business, we reached a major milestone today: our compliance with the requirements under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

20% of $500 is $100. With typical OTA commission rates hovering around 20%, that reduces the value of a $500 reservation to a $400 one. So, what’s the solution?

WASHINGTON – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its technology committee, Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), today released an updated buyer’s guide and comparison matrix to help hoteliers assess the latest generation of personal safety devices for hotel staff.

Preferred Travel Group – the family-owned company that operates global travel and hospitality brands and programs: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide, and PTG Consulting has announced four significant promotions to global leadership positions. Christopher Ahlgrim has been elevated to Vice President, Americas East; Renee Haddad has been promoted to Vice President, Hotel Revenue Optimization – United States & Canada; and Stephanie Calhoun has advanced to Senior Vice President, Operations – Historic Hotels. Additionally, Priscilla Haryadi has been promoted to Area Managing Director, Northern Europe. These leadership enhancements are integral to accelerating the company’s growth and expanding its influence across its diverse brands globally.

WATG, the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design since 1945, spotlights five emerging trends that will shape Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry in 2025 and beyond.