Category: Recent News

The launch of real-time web search capabilities in ChatGPT marks an exciting new chapter in the way we search for information online. While Google has been the default for finding quick answers, ChatGPT’s web browsing introduces unique advantages that are poised to reshape the landscape of travel planning and hotel marketing.

Shiji, the hospitality technology leader, is proud to announce its partnership with Duxton Hotel Perth, a renowned luxury five-star hotel in Western Australia. The Duxton Hotel Perth has selected Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS to spearhead its digital transformation, further enhancing guest experiences through cutting-edge technology and operational efficiency. This partnership comes at a pivotal moment as Duxton Hotel Perth completes significant infrastructure upgrades. True to its commitment to sustainability and local collaboration, Duxton Hotel Perth has exclusively partnered with Western Australian businesses for this transformative renovation. The project includes a $2 million upgrade in audio-visual and IT infrastructure, featuring the fastest Wi-Fi in Western Australia and positioning Duxton at the forefront of hospitality technology. As part of its comprehensive refurbishment, Duxton has unveiled newly designed spaces, including the stunning Club Rooms, a revamped Club Lounge,…

To support its growing portfolio of hotel brands, independents, conference centers, and state park lodging, Regency Hotel Management has selected Silverware to implement point-of-sale systems across its 82-property enterprise. With the most advanced mobile features in its POS platform, Silverware is bringing innovative table management, mobile payments, property-wide ordering and more to Regency guests. In addition to increasing speed of service for an improved guest experience, Regency properties are boosting sales without staff reliance and training seasonal employees via the simplest POS software on the market.

Pyramid Global Hospitality announces the strategic merger of the company’s European division, Hamilton Pyramid Europe, with Axiom Hospitality. The two hotel management companies are combining to create the UK and Continental Europe’s hotel and resort management company of choice for the region’s leading hotel sector investors.

Zoku Paris is set to welcome its first “Writer-in-Residence” from November 8-10 as part of an innovative new project that delves deeper into the meaning of hybrid hospitality, and how it supports both a sense of belonging and productivity for today’s professionals.

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced its 2024–2025 HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2024.

There are over 55,900 lodging properties in the United States, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Some of the largest hotel chains own, run, or manage thousands of properties.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading lodging franchisors, today reported its third quarter 2024 results.

Following a franchise agreement with Italyhotelmanagement Srl, 124-room Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter’s will be the brand’s first hotel in central Rome and is due to open in March 2025. Situated just a short distance from Via Gregorio VII and close to the Vatican City, the hotel offers a convenient location for both business and leisure travellers exploring Rome’s many landmarks. Guests will have access to on-site amenities including a gym and two meeting rooms, and will be close the famous St Peter’s Square, a marvel of Renaissance architecture and home to works of art including Michelangelo’s Pietà. The hotel is also within close proximity to numerous local restaurants, offering guests the chance to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine during their stay.

Following a franchise agreement with F.G.N Horn Srl, Hilton will expand its full-service property portfolio with the debut of Naples’ first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, which is set to open in the spring of 2025. This 112-room property, centrally located in Naples, is within walking distance of key popular tourist attractions such as The Royal Palace of Naples, the Sansevero Chapel Museum, and is a short drive from Castel dell’Ovo and the renowned Ruins of Pompeii. Guests will have access to a gym, an all-day dining restaurant, and a rooftop bar offering city views. For business travellers, the hotel provides a range of versatile meeting rooms. Conveniently situated just 6.5 km from Naples International Airport, the hotel serves as an ideal base for visitors exploring the city or beginning their Italian journey to destinations like the Amalfi Coast, Capri, or the Ischia Islands.