Category: Recent News

MONTREAL, July 2Plusgrade, a global leader powering ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, announce a partnership to enrich GHA DISCOVERY’s offering with a new rewards currency purchase feature. The collaboration will offer loyalty program members greater flexibility in how they acquire D$, helping them save up for their next holiday.

Background – Google just announced it was abandoning its quest to remove support of third-party cookies in its popular browser Chrome after four years of delays to find an alternative, citing “the amount of work it would take to move away from cookies, and the amount of impact it would have across the digital ad industry.” There were also rumblings by some government authorities in the UK and EU, which were concerned that Google’s stopping its support to third-party cookies in Chrome would be anti-competitive.

Hospitality technology solutions providers WorldVue Connect, LLC and Cabling Solutions, LLC have announced they have signed an agreement that marks their commitment to designing and building quality infrastructure in hotels.

We love our beautiful RM’s. Remember how they were so tiny 30 odd years ago. Now fully grown, with both feed standing right inside life making our lives so much more happy.

Renowned lifestyle hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá has just opened its first property in Portugal: the INNSiDE Braga Centro in the iconic Retiro das Convertidas building. This modern hotel has been fully renovated to offer guests a seamless blend of leisure and business. With its designer spaces, casual atmosphere designed to unwind and inspire, and accessible premium service, the hotel is the perfect starting point to discover the local scene in the city.

In 2023, the World Tourism Organization spotlighted an impressive trend: a significant 73% of global travelers now prefer hotels that adopt sustainable practices. This shift is driving hotels to incorporate green technology extensively in their operations. According to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, by 2025, green technology will distinguish industry leaders in the hospitality sector.

Siloed and fragmented procurement software often complicates the procure-to-pay process. Outdated solutions are typically expensive, inflexible, and inefficient, yet many organisations persist in using these antiquated systems. This reliance on old-fashioned procurement management systems hinders operational efficiency.

Ruby Bea and Ruby Dante draw meaningful inspiration from Florence’s rich cultural heritage, reflecting the city’s artistic and intellectual legacy. The Renaissance, an era that flourished in Italy, witnessed monumental advances in architecture, banking, mathematics, and the fine arts. These historical roots are beautifully captured in the design of Ruby Bea and Ruby Dante, where guests embark on a journey through time, experiencing different perspectives much like artists who revolutionised the understanding of perspective in art.

RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy. These two documents will guide hotel operations and the supply chain towards a more responsible, ethical and sustainable model. RIU’s Sustainability Committee gave the policies the green light before submitting them to the chain’s Board of Directors, which approved the policies and their implementation at its last meeting.

Creating the right atmosphere