Category: Recent News

Festival of the Dead, Trick or Treat, Dia de los Muertos. Despite the spooky vibes, the calendar’s darkest holiday looks welcoming and friendly this year. ALL has haunted hotels and spine-chilling activities on offer for the iconic night of 31 October.

Hotelschool The Hague announces insights from its first Yearly Outlook report, revealing that international business travel has fully recovered, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2% in 2024. This recovery marks a significant milestone for the global hospitality industry. In combination with key trends such as extended stays, shifts in accommodation preferences, and the rise of sustainable travel practices taking center stage. Authored by Jeroen Oskam, Director of the school’s Research Centre, the report offers strategic insights for industry leaders entering a phase that is different from pre-pandemic times, driven by new developments in business travel.

The 19th meeting of the Committee (CTS) brought together the elected members of the Committee from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Americas. A total of 140 leading policymakers and experts reflected in-depth on pathways for balancing growth and prosperity with inclusiveness and sustainability. Over the course of two days, special Thematic Sessions focused on the key sustainability challenges posed as the sector continues to grow, with an expected 35 billion domestic, same-day and international visitors expected to travel annually by 2030.

Expedia Group announces the UK launch of One Key™, the first-of-its-kind loyalty programme that launched in the United States last year. The scheme is now available and free for UK travellers who book eligible flights, holiday homes, hotels, car rentals and activities on Expedia®, Hotels.com® or Vrbo®. This is the first time that Vrbo has been part of a loyalty offering in the UK.

In any successful hospitality space, so much comes down to the issue of ‘distraction’ – how to be aware of it, and how to limit it. Increasingly, operators are understanding that good acoustics and good sound play a vital role in their strategy to minimise it . . .

Vignette Collection Mallorca – Finca Banyols joins a pipeline of six Spanish Luxury & Lifestyle properties.

IHG Hotels & Resorts turned festival goers world’s upside down with the debut of IHG Hotels & Resorts Flipped at Lollapalooza Berlin last weekend. The playful, upside-down hotel room captivated the crowd and portrayed the spirit of Berlin amongst the vibrant atmosphere of Lollapalooza. Throughout the weekend, the unique photo hotspot was a must-see attraction, and gave guests the opportunity to capture their ultimate festival moment whilst inviting them to step into a world where hospitality meets the unexpected.

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the “Company”) today announced the publication of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which presents the Company’s ongoing commitment to creating long-term shareholder value by investing responsibly, safeguarding the environment, and supporting its employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

As the leaves begin to turn and the excitement of a fresh school year sets in, Hilton ushers in a new season as Graduate Hotels officially joins Hilton’s 24 world-class brands. Whether planning a gameday getaway, a nostalgic return to campus, or a family visit, guests of the 34 Graduate by Hilton hotels can now earn and redeem Hilton Honors Points while experiencing the unique charm of university towns across the U.S. and U.K.

Userguest, the pioneering force in hotel technology dedicated to maximising direct revenue, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a €2.2M seed funding round. Led by Al Mada Ventures and bolstered by CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play and esteemed business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman, this investment marks a transformative moment for the hotel tech start-up as it prepares for rapid expansion and groundbreaking product innovation.