Category: Recent News

Turneo, a leading travel tech start-up focused on experiential hospitality, today announced the successful closing of a €2m seed investment round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Underline Ventures.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and the hospitality sector is no exception.

Global business travel and events prices appear to be moderating following the dramatic increases seen in recent years. The 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization, reveals that while costs will continue to rise, the pace of these increases will be notably slower through 2024 and into 2025.

The 2024 Paris Olympics posed unique challenges and opportunities for the hospitality sector. During a recent webinar moderated by André Baljeu from techtalk.travel, Lighthouse Director of Hospitality Research Blake Reiter and Shiji ReviewPro Product Specialist Bruno Saragat dissected the performance of the Parisian hospitality market. The discussion centred around dynamic pricing, the influence of short-term rentals, and guest satisfaction throughout the event. Here is a summary of the key insights from the webinar and some points hoteliers can apply to their future revenue strategies, especially for large-scale events.

The newly opened Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm welcomes guests with cutting-edge lifestyle design. Following the extensive refurbishment and renovation of an existing hotel, Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm features a progressive design scheme, consisting of contemporary and elegant interiors infused with strong art and design features, perfectly aligned with Radisson RED’s signature creative and bold aesthetic. Various materials, including wood, steel, stone, velvet and other soft fabrics, are used in a wide variety of colors and patterns for an eclectic, inviting and cool vibe in the public spaces.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts announced it will manage Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown – University and Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown University in the heart of Austin’s vibrant Red River Cultural District. These additions enhance Crescent’s diverse portfolio with properties that capture the essence of Austin’s eclectic culture.

ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, has launched its new global brand campaign, Go get it, placing people, guests and brands at the heart of the brand’s story.

196+ forum Munich and Hospitality Pioneers, in cooperation with GIRA, will be presenting the 7th edition of the “Hospitality UPGRADE Award” to start-ups which apply fresh ideas to ensure innovation in the hospitality sector. From planning the hotel property through to the individual guest experience, the focus is on forward-looking solutions which are significant to the entire value chain.

The hospitality industry prides itself on creating welcoming environments for people of all backgrounds. However, what about guests with neurodiverse needs? As awareness grows about the prevalence of neurodiversity—with studies suggesting 15-20% of the global population falls under this umbrella—the industry has a unique challenge in creating inclusive experiences for this significant yet underserved market.

In the competitive world of luxury hospitality, standing out isn’t just about offering opulence—it’s about strategy. Enter game theory, a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions where the outcome for each participant depends on the actions of others. Traditionally used in economics and military strategy, game theory offers intriguing insights for luxury hotels aiming to enhance their marketing strategies. This article explores how applying game theory principles can lead to smarter pricing, better loyalty programs, and more effective competition.