30 Aprile 2025

• HFTP hosts 50+ Hospitality Tech Professionals at its First CIO Summit EMEA in Barcelona
  30 Aprile 2025
  Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has just successfully hosted its first CIO Summit EMEA last week in Barcelona. The high-level IT executive event hosted 50+ hospitality industry professionals including hoteliers, consultants and vendors for two days, April 24–25 at the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel, to engage in roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest industry impact in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This new event was a branch of The CIO Summit from Hospitality Upgrade, the technology magazine of HFTP, which has been the most successful CIO-level networking event in North America for over 20 years.
• Hotel Market Beat 2024 H2 - CEE
  29 Aprile 2025
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• Labor Compliance Isn’t a Burden—It’s Your Competitive Edge
  29 Aprile 2025
  Most hoteliers think of labor compliance as a necessary evil—a set of rules they must follow to avoid fines and lawsuits. But the reality is this: compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about protecting profitability, improving workforce efficiency, and delivering a better guest experience.
• M3 Honored As Bronze Stevie® Award Winner In 2025 American Business Awards®
  29 Aprile 2025
  M3 was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year – Hospitality & Leisure - Medium category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today.
• Global Instability, Booking Trends and How Hoteliers Can Stay Ahead
  29 Aprile 2025
  Behind the reassuring headlines of strong bookings and stable occupancy rates, a deeper story is unfolding. Shifting traveler behavior, rising domestic demand and a growing need for adaptability in the face of political and economic uncertainty.
• Step Inside: Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch Reveals Its Final Look
  29 Aprile 2025
  Today, Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch proudly completes its phased transformation, and Richard Branson is in town to celebrate the grand reveal. Located at 45 Curtain Road, the 120-bedroom hotel boasts a rooftop pool and unveils 14 stunning new suites. The opening celebrations will provide a first-look at Hidden Grooves, a brand-new hi-fi listening bar that pays homage to Virgin’s roots in music, featuring a studio-album-themed cocktail menu, light bites and an extensive vinyl collection.
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 19 New Member Properties
  29 Aprile 2025
  Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 19 new member properties to its global portfolio between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Ranging from a family-oriented coastal retreat on the shores of Taiwan to a Blueridge mountainside adventurer’s escape, each of these distinct properties will greet travelers with thoughtful personalized service and unique unforgettable experiences that define independent luxury hospitality.
• New Life for an Icon: The Skowhegan by Kasa Brings Hospitality and Heritage Together
  29 Aprile 2025
  Kasa is excited to announce the upcoming opening of The Skowhegan by Kasa in May 2025. Located within The Spinning Mill, a beautifully restored mixed-use property offering both residential apartments and hospitality, The Skowhegan blends timeless charm with modern comforts. With 20 stylish hotel rooms, it promises a unique lodging experience poised to redefine hospitality in Maine.
• Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo Reopens May 2, 2025
  29 Aprile 2025
  In August 2025, guests will be welcomed in newly redesigned rooms by the celebrated French interior designer, Jacques Garcia. Known for his opulent aesthetic, Garcia will bring his signature touch to these future spaces, combining rich textures and elegant detailing. The new rooms will feature a light and airy interior, with modern fittings and amenities.
• Marriott International Announces Plans to Debut First Autograph Collection Safari Camp in Serengeti, Tanzania
  29 Aprile 2025
  Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement to open the first Autograph Collection safari camp globally. Expected to debut in Q3 2025, Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection will deliver a distinctive and immersive safari experience in Tanzania’s world-renowned Serengeti wilderness, marking a milestone expansion for the brand into experiential, nature-based travel.
• Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism to Reach a Record ₺5.2TN This Year
  29 Aprile 2025
  Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to soar to new heights in 2025, according to the latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), cementing the country’s status as one of the world’s most popular and most resilient destinations.
• New Scorecard Highlights 11 Major Hotel Companies in China Achieving A+ Rating for Plant-Based Foods Policy Commitments
  29 Aprile 2025
  A new hospitality industry sustainability scorecard released by Shanghai-based food consultancy Lever China highlights eleven leading hotel groups in China receiving the highest possible rating for their policy commitments on plant-based foods.
• Dusit Hotels and Resorts Expands Presence in Vietnam, Opens Luxury Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hanoi on The Banks of West Lake
  29 Aprile 2025
  Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the upcoming opening of Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hanoi - a refined urban sanctuary set to welcome guests from 9 May 2025 in the heart of the Vietnamese capital.
• Kamat Hotels Expands in Gujarat
  29 Aprile 2025
  A new luxury resort and Premium Villa Complex is poised to raise the bar for Gujarat’s hospitality with the launch of The Orchid, Mandvi, Kutch. Developed by Kamat Hotels India, this 153 room resort is set to offer a blend of modern comforts and world-class amenities, providing a high end travel and leisure experience along Mandvi’s scenic coastline.
• Sojern Named Global Marketing Partner by Ascott to Elevate Digital Performance and Direct Bookings
  29 Aprile 2025
  Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hospitality, has been selected as an official global marketing partner for hospitality company The Ascott Limited (Ascott). Through this collaboration, Sojern will leverage its AI-driven marketing platform to enhance Ascott’s digital marketing efficiency, maximise return on investment (ROI), and increase direct bookings.
• From Tariffs To Tactics: How Hotels Can Adapt to Shifting Market Sentiment
  29 Aprile 2025
  Tariffs and geopolitical tension have returned to the foreground of global trade, and with them, renewed pressure for the travel and hospitality industry.
• Canada Hotels Reported Mixed Performance in March
  29 Aprile 2025
  Canada’s hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year performance in March, according to data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
• AHLA Statement on the House Passage of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act
  29 Aprile 2025
  The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the bipartisan Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, introduced by Representatives Young Kim (R-CA-40) and Kathy Castor (D-FL-14).
• Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Receives Raízen Power Certification for Decarbonization
  29 Aprile 2025
  Fairmont Rio de Janeiro reinforces its global commitment to sustainability and announces the receipt of the Raízen Power certification for carbon emissions reduction. The renewable energy company uses a calculation methodology developed by the GHG Protocol, the leading national and international program for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, validated by organizations such as the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
• Cloudbeds Launches Integrated Payments in Thailand to Modernize Financial Operations for Hoteliers
  29 Aprile 2025
  Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced the expansion of its integrated payments solution into Thailand – becoming one of the only hospitality platforms in the country to offer fully embedded, end-to-end payments for hoteliers.
• Luxury Hotel Performance in the UAE Signals Investor Confidence
  29 Aprile 2025
  New data from HotStats shows rising profitability across luxury hotels in the UAE, driven by strong top-line performance and disciplined cost control. The findings, following discussions at investor meetings at this year’s GIOHIS, reinforce the region’s position as a high-yield market for hospitality investment and point to sustained demand, strong pricing power, and disciplined operations across the high-end segment.
• Lighthouse Unveils Industry-First Data-as-a-Service Platform to Transform Travel & Hospitality Intelligence
  29 Aprile 2025
  Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the launch of its next-generation Data Solutions platform - a powerful, fully rebuilt Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering designed to eliminate data friction and bring unmatched clarity to a complex industry.
• Family-Focused Amenities: The Ultimate Guide for Hotels
  29 Aprile 2025
  Powerful yet sometimes overlooked, families are one of the most important segments in the hotel industry. To attract and retain them, you need to go beyond basic accommodation to offer – and promote - thoughtful, family-friendly amenities.
• Why Centralized Training and Onboarding Are Essential for Maximizing PMS Technology
  29 Aprile 2025
  Hotels, often an oasis of comfort and reliable service in any market, are currently under pressure to meet guest expectations even as labor shortages persist. For independent operators, the best way to stay competitive is to invest in the right technology and ensure teams are trained to use it effectively. By centralizing hotel operations under an all-in-one PMS, hoteliers can simplify workflows, enhance service quality, and make onboarding more intuitive.
• Clermont Hotel Group Partners with IDeaS to Drive Revenue Performance, Operational Efficiency Across Portfolio
  29 Aprile 2025
  LONDON, 29 April 2025 - Clermont Hotel Group, one of the UK’s largest independent hotel groups, has partnered with IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, to implement G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) including Optix, an advanced data analysis and revenue intelligence tool, throughout their growing portfolio of properties.