26 Aprile 2025

• 6 Hotel Yield Management Tools to Grow Your Business in 2025
  25 Aprile 2025
  For hoteliers, the old playbook of seasonal rate cards and static pricing no longer cuts it. Maximizing every available room, every night, now demands smarter, faster, and more precise revenue strategies.
• Hotel Kinsley Joins Global Design Hotels™ Collection and Debuts Assembly—A 450-Person Venue Fusing Culture, Art, and Community in Kingston, NY
  25 Aprile 2025
  Hotel Kinsley, Kingston’s first destination hotel, has officially joined the global Design Hotels™ collection—a curated network of independent properties known for bold design, local connection, and immersive guest experiences. As a member of Design Hotels™, Hotel Kinsley joins a global community of design-forward, culturally rooted stays that emphasize originality over uniformity. Guests can expect a boutique experience with thoughtful design, local immersion, and one-of-a-kind character—far from the standard hotel template. The partnership also opens access to Marriott Bonvoy® benefits, allowing loyalty members to earn and redeem points while staying at Hotel Kinsley.
• Visual Matrix Expands in the Middle East, Partnering with the Best Western Premier M Four Hotel in Dubai to Provide Advanced Property Management Solutions
  25 Aprile 2025
  Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, announced a new partnership with Dubai’s Best Western Premier M Four Hotel. The Best Western Premier will receive access to Visual Matrix’s cutting-edge Property Management System, supporting full mobile operations and promoting greater efficiency and profitability.
• The QHotels Collection Celebrates The Hospitality Stars Powering Business Success
  25 Aprile 2025
  The QHotels Collection continues to put people at the heart of its success, announcing the stand-out individuals and teams who have helped shape the business over the past year.
• Enrique Calderón Fernández: Developing teams and talent at Mexico’s largest hotel group
  25 Aprile 2025
  What does it take to lead the largest hotel group in Mexico, oversee 17,000 employees, and navigate an industry in constant transformation? In this episode of The Turndown, Enrique Calderón Fernández, COO of Posadas, shares his insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of hospitality.
• Premier Inn and Emirates Leisure Retail Support 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination
  25 Aprile 2025
  Team members from Premier Inn Middle East, in collaboration with Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), participated in the 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination organised by the Emirates Autism Center. As part of the initiative, they distributed 500 lunch boxes to children with autism at a special fitness event at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi on 24 April.
• Travelodge Launches Kyoto Shijo Omiya Hotel with Newly Renovated Design
  25 Aprile 2025
  Travelodge Hotels Asia is excited to welcome thousands of guests to the newly refreshed and renovated Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya, nestled in the lively Shijo Omiya district. Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya now features upgraded interiors, thoughtfully redesigned rooms designed for smart travelers looking to experience the best of Kyoto.
• Cabin Rentals Company Case Study: Transformation Leads to Triple-Digit Growth
  25 Aprile 2025
  A small vacation rental company in the Northeast with 36 cabins was getting ready to build two large properties, one of which would have an indoor pool, about a mile from a popular ski resort. This expansion was in addition to bringing on a couple of newly built homes they were adding to their management program which would mean 20% of their cabins would have eight bedrooms or more. By the end of 2024, they would own 8% of the properties they managed.
• Famed Viennese Design Hotel Reopens as Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel, Vienna
  25 Aprile 2025
  Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel, Vienna, has opened in Austria’s capital following an extensive renovation that revitalizes one of the city’s most iconic design hotels. Situated on the historic Wiedner Hauptstraße, the hotel seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, offering luxurious accommodations and exceptional service.
• U.S. hotel construction declined for third consecutive month
  25 Aprile 2025
  The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a third consecutive month, according to CoStar’s March 2025 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
• PolyU Unveils Large Language Model-based Tourist Satisfaction Index, Providing Comprehensive Analysis to Enhance Hong Kong Tourism Service Quality
  25 Aprile 2025
  As tourism, one of the major pillars of the Hong Kong economy, gradually recovers from the pandemic, the government has planned a series of measures to promote the all-round development of the tourism industry. The Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCdTT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) has developed an innovative, Large Language Model-based assessment framework – the Hong Kong Tourist Satisfaction Index (HKTSI) – to evaluate the satisfaction level of inbound tourists to Hong Kong from 2012 to 2024 across different tourism-related sectors, temporal scales and regions. Findings reveal that, while performance variations across different regions were clearly indicated, the TSI rebounded and reached its highest-ever recorded score after the temporary decline during the pandemic.
• Full Year 2024 Global Hotel Capital Flows
  25 Aprile 2025
  This report was compiled before the emergence of recent geopolitical and trade challenges, most notably U.S. tariffs and stock market volatility, in early April 2025. With the situation evolving on a daily basis, it is too early to gauge the effect it may have on global hotel capital flows in the year ahead.
• U.S. hotel results for week ending 19 April
  25 Aprile 2025
  As expected due to the Easter and Passover holidays, the U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 19 April. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
• Revolutionizing Wellness in Hospitality: Scaling Well-Being Across Brands
  25 Aprile 2025
  Wellness is no longer just a trend—it’s a movement reshaping industries, and the hospitality sector is no exception. In an era where sustainable self-care and mental health take center stage, global hospitality leader Accor is at the forefront, revolutionizing what it means to truly care for guests. This is not about spa retreats; it’s a paradigm shift that integrates well-being into every element of the guest experience.
• V Villas Phuket Unveils Stunning New Luxury Pool Villas, Elevating Exclusive Island Getaways
  25 Aprile 2025
  V Villas Phuket - M Gallery Collection, the exclusive all-private pool villa resort nestled on a secluded hilltop overlooking the breathtaking Ao Yon Bay, is delighted to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated new collection of luxury villas. Responding to significant guest demand and the resort’s consistent near-100% occupancy, this expansion introduces seven exquisite new pool villas, further solidifying V Villas Phuket’s position as the island’s premier destination for unparalleled privacy and bespoke indulgence.
• University Inn Acquired by A Fund Affiliated with Onelin Capital Corporation and Its Partners, Staypineapple Hotels Inc. to Manage Property under Management and Licensing Agreement
  25 Aprile 2025
  Staypineapple Hotels Inc., a Pacific Northwest-based hospitality management and licensing company, most notably recognized for its management of the 10 Staypineapple hotels across the United States, announces that University Inn has been acquired by OneRE Apartment Fund LLC, a company affiliated with Onelin Capital Corporation, a U.S.-based multi-asset investment, real estate development and management firm.
• Canopy by Hilton to Debut in Tokyo
  25 Aprile 2025
  Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and TBS Holdings, Inc. today announced the signing of the Canopy by Hilton Tokyo Akasaka as part of a mixed-use development project that will include offices, commercial facilities, theaters and halls, and hotels, directly connected to Tokyo Metro’s Akasaka Station.
• Global Hotel Alliance Reports Strong Start to 2025 with Double-Digit Gains in Q1 Buoyed by Loyalty Programme Momentum
  25 Aprile 2025
  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, with continued double-digit gains across all key metrics. Robust returns and sustained momentum reflect the growing impact of its award-winning loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY, which now commands a 30-million-strong global membership.
• Bally’s Baton Rouge Hotel Modernizes Guest Experiences with 11 Agilysys Software Solutions
  25 Aprile 2025
  Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software and services, today announced that Bally’s Baton Rouge Hotel (formerly the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel) in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has selected a comprehensive suite of Agilysys solutions – including Versa™ PMS and InfoGenesis™ POS – to power guest and staff experiences across its completely transformed property.
• Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport Unveils A Complete Property Transformation
  25 Aprile 2025
  Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport, an all-suite hotel designed for extended stays, announces the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation. The extensive update spans the entire 160-room property, including redesigned guest suites, updated public areas, refreshed meeting spaces, new landscaping, and the addition of an outdoor game lawn. The result is a modern, functional environment tailored for business travelers, vacationers, and event attendees. The hotel is operated by HHM Hotels, which manages over 235 properties across the U.S. and Canada.
• First-Quarter 2025 - Revenue Sustained dynamic growth
  25 Aprile 2025
  In a volatile political and consumer environment, the global demand in the hospitality sector remained sustained during the first quarter of 2025. The diversification of the hotel portfolio, in terms of geography and segments, enables the Group to report encouraging performances, although subject to the uncertainties of the economic environment.
• Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway Celebrates General Manager Divakar Shukla’s Dual Industry Accolades
  25 Aprile 2025
  Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway is proud to announce that its General Manager, Mr. Divakar Shukla, has been recognized with two of the most prestigious honours in the hospitality industry, underscoring his outstanding leadership and dedication to excellence.
• Sojern Introduces New Members to Destinations Advisory Board During Florida Meeting
  25 Aprile 2025
  Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hospitality, is thrilled to announce the latest members of its esteemed 2025 Destinations Advisory Board. This board is composed of influential destination leaders from across North America, and its members convened yesterday to welcome exceptional new members. This year, the Destinations Advisory Board gathered in Kissimmee, Florida, and the event was hosted in partnership with Brett Laiken, CMO at VISIT FLORIDA.
• MMI Hotel Group Expands Portfolio in Texas with Management of Wyndham-Branded Properties
  25 Aprile 2025
  MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a leading operator of core, lifestyle, and destination hotels and resorts located primarily in the Southeast United States, has announced its assumption of management responsibilities for two Wyndham Hotels & Resorts® properties in Texas. This strategic expansion strengthens MMI’s growing footprint in the Texas market and further deepens its relationship with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors.
• U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Grows 5% YOY in Q1 2025, Early Planning Stage Surges 10%
  25 Aprile 2025
  As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q1 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, at the close of the quarter, the pipeline consists of 6,376 projects and 749,561 rooms. These first quarter totals represent a 5% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 6% YOY increase in rooms compared to Q1 2024.