Category: Recent News

Now, before we dive into this, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: rate parity. Love it or hate it, it’s one of those topics that divides the room.

Apaleo, the leading open property management platform for hospitality, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Fraunhofer IAO. This collaboration aims to bring practical AI applications to the hotel industry, enabling hoteliers to achieve their business goals and accelerate their operations.

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, and Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, have now exceeded 600 joint hotel customers, driving revenue growth for hoteliers globally.

Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science. This move marks a significant investment in artificial intelligence by Cloudbeds, aimed at developing unparalleled applications for the hotel industry and ushering in a new era of what’s possible for hoteliers.

Accor’s leading premium brand Mövenpick proudly announces the opening of its first address on the Mediterranean coast of Türkiye. The newly opened Mövenpick Resort Antalya Tekirova features 383 rooms designed for guest comfort amidst Tekirova’s breathtaking atmosphere. Alongside its magnificent natural surroundings, the resort boasts various accommodation options and rich culinary experiences which guarantee unforgettable memories.

The boutique hotel industry is a rapidly evolving space, where creativity meets hospitality to offer guests more than just a place to stay. For those passionate about this niche market, the upcoming Boutique Hotel Owners Conference on September 16-17 in Los Angeles, presents an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights, network with industry leaders, and discover new strategies for success. To give you a glimpse of what’s in store, we spoke with Kimberly Walker, Creative Director of Nomada Hotel Group, and a facilitator at this year’s conference. Her journey and insights offer a compelling case for why this event is not to be missed.

Italy’s first luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, will commence its covetable journeys in Spring of 2025, with bookings now open at orient-express.com. The new all-inclusive train journey provides eight exclusive round-trip “Made in Italy” itineraries departing from Rome, highlighting sought-after destinations like Venice, Matera, Tuscany, Piedmont, Portofino, Abruzzo and Sicily. On-board, guests will enjoy dishes created by acclaimed three-Michelin starred Chef Heinz Beck, who will oversee cuisine onboard the rail journeys.

The UK’s hospitality sector is facing new regulatory challenges following the Labour Party’s recent electoral victory and the subsequent implementation of the Flexible Working Act 2023. This legislation introduces sweeping changes that could significantly affect how hotels operate. Understanding the potential impacts and exploring practical solutions are essential for thriving under this new legal framework.

PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce that following the successful conclusion of a recent public inquiry it has been granted planning permission for a mixed-use hotel-led development in London’s vibrant South Bank area.

Danish hotel company Zleep Hotels A/S is merging with the third-party hotel management company Core Hospitality A/S, creating the 4th largest hotel operating company from Denmark. The merger happens immediately after a split with Deutsche Hospitality; while the German hotel group now owns 100% of the Zleep Hotels brand, Core Hospitality owns 100% of the operations in Denmark.