14 Gennaio 2025

• The Analytics Black Hole: Hotels, Data and the Cost of Overregulation
  14 Gennaio 2025
  The hospitality industry has been caught in a digital vortex in the past two years. What used to be a straightforward task (tracking web traffic and performance metrics) has devolved into a Kafkaesque ordeal. Regulations like the Digital Markets Act and GDPR were introduced under the guise of fairness and privacy but have left hotels drowning in incomplete data and distorted performance insights. Instead of leveling the playing field, these policies have made it nearly impossible for hotels to compete effectively, creating a dystopian reality where hoteliers are forced to make decisions in the dark.
• WIWT: Revolutionizing Hotel Social Selling
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Wish I Was There (WIWT) is disrupting the hotel industry by taking social selling to a whole new level. Forget the complexities of managing social media and influencer collaborations. WIWT offers a streamlined solution that bridges the gap between hotel marketing and distribution, opening up a world of new opportunities for hotels to connect with potential guests.
• MARA Solutions Named Best Reputation Management Solution in 2025
  14 Gennaio 2025
  These awards are the most prestigious and sought-after in the hospitality industry, and this marks MARA’s first time competing against more established players in the category. "Winning the award in our very first year is something we never imagined when launching the product in early 2024," said Tobias Roelen-Blasberg, Co-Founder of MARA. "It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone on the team in building ’the new way’ of AI-driven reputation management. We’re incredibly fortunate to have the best and most innovative hoteliers among our customers, and we’re grateful that so many took the time to vote for MARA." In addition, MARA was the 7th most recommended app out of all hotel technology solutions worldwide, with more recommendations than hotel tech giants like Mews (winner of the PMS category). Each year, 2.5 million hospitality professionals visit HotelTechReport.com to guide their technology investments. The HotelTechAwards selects the best hotel software produc...
• Sertifi Wins Best Payments Solution in 2025 HotelTechAwards
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Sertifi, developer of a complete revenue-accelerating agreements platform and hospitality-tailored payment processor, SertifiPay, is excited to announce they have ranked #1 on Hotel Tech Report’s Global Best Payment Processing Software list for the second year in a row.
• Content Strategy for Hotels in 2025: It’s Time to Embrace AI
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Content marketing has long been the “anti-marketing” tool for astute marketers. In a world where ads are ignored, phone calls go unanswered, and emails go straight to the spam folder, sharing helpful content allows brands to engage target audiences without overtly promoting products.
• Air Europa expands Amadeus partnership to offer new mobility opportunities
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Passengers flying with Air Europa will have the opportunity to take advantage of new mobility services as the airline expands its partnership with travel technology innovator Amadeus.
• Cappadocia Marriott Hotel Opens in Turkey
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of Cappadocia Marriott Hotel. Nestled within the moonscape landscapes of Cappadocia, the property is the largest and newest hotel in the region, offering travelers a gateway to the storied destination.
• California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Unveils 2025 Schedule
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today unveiled the agenda for its eighth annual gathering. The Westin Long Beach will play host to the event from March 5-6, 2025.
• Island Hospitality Management Assumes Management of Under-Construction 176-Suite TownePlace Suites in Downtown San Jose, Calif.
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Island Hospitality Management announced its selection as the management company for the under-construction TownePlace Suites by Marriott, situated in the heart of downtown San Jose. This soon-to-open addition to the city’s hospitality scene will offer an upscale extended-stay product with the comfort and convenience preferred by business and leisure travelers alike.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Al Harithy Group to launch Vignette Collection in Jeddah
  14 Gennaio 2025
  IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of The Venue, Vignette Collection Jeddah Corniche. This collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s dynamic Al Harithy Group marks a significant milestone in Jeddah’s hospitality sector, catering to the growing demand for authentic, curated hospitality experiences in the bustling city.
• SuitePad Wins “Best In-Room Tablets” for the 6th Time at the 2025 HotelTechAwards
  14 Gennaio 2025
  SuitePad is proud to announce that it has been named 2025’s #1 In-Room Tablet for the 6th time by Hotel Tech Report. In addition to the Best In-Room Tablet Awards, SuitePad has been ranked 5th in Hotel Tech Report’s Top 10 Places to Work list.
• Langham Hospitality Group’s Bob van den Oord on expansion and wellness
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Hong Kong-based Langham Hospitality Group is in the midst of an ambitious expansion plan, aiming to roughly triple its portfolio to more than 100 properties. The company, which is known for its luxury Langham brand and upper-upscale Cordis hotels, also plays in the limited-service space with Ying’nFlo properties and in lifestyle with its Eaton flag. Hotels editor Christina Jelski sat down with Langham CEO Bob van den Oord during ILTM Cannes in December to learn about the group’s latest developments.
• Hampton Inn and Suites Snellville Georgia Joins Dimension Hospitality’s Fast-Growing Portfolio
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the 100-room Hampton Inn and Suites – Snellville Georgia has joined the company’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.
• Wyndham and Reside alliance expands new Residence line with launch of two new Washington D.C. properties
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Wyndham Hotels & Resorts the world’s largest hotel franchisor, and Reside, a global leader in residential hospitality management, have today announced the opening of two new Washington D.C. properties under the ‘Reside, a Wyndham Residence’ line. Building on the successful launch of the first residence-style accommodations earlier this year, the two new properties, Reside Navy Yard and Reside NoMa, mark the latest milestone in the 10-year tie-up between Wyndham and Reside. The new properties offer professionally managed, upscale accommodations designed for both business and leisure extended-stay travelers. Bringing Wyndham Residence’s signature blend of home-like comfort and modern amenities, both provide thoughtfully designed spaces tailored to meet the needs of guests staying for a week, a month, or longer.Reside Navy Yard offers a mix of studio apartments and two-bedroom townhouses across 81 units. Spanning two interconnected buildings at 816 and 818 Potomac Avenue SE, Reside Navy...
• The Hotels Network Named Best Direct Booking Tool for Third Consecutive Year in 2025 HotelTechAwards
  14 Gennaio 2025
  The Hotels Network (THN) is proud to announce its recognition as 2025’s #1 Direct Booking Tool by Hotel Tech Report, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this honor. THN was also named the runner-up for Hotel Rate Parity for the third year in a row, reinforcing its excellence in delivering innovative solutions that drive direct booking success and revenue optimization for hoteliers. The HotelTechAwards, often referred to as the “Grammys of Hotel Tech,” are the only data-driven awards platform in the industry, determined by reviews from a global community of verified hotel technology users across more than 120 countries.
• SiteMinder Dominates at 2025 HotelTechAwards with Continued Leadership in eCommerce
  14 Gennaio 2025
  SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has again dominated at the 2025 HotelTechAwards with its sustained leadership in hotel eCommerce and servicing the modern needs of hoteliers.
• Lighthouse Wins HotelTechAwards for Fifth Consecutive Year, Accelerating Momentum After Recent Strategic Investment
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the travel & hospitality industry, today announces its fifth consecutive year of category leadership in the HotelTechAwards, winning top honors in the following categories:
• Gift Cards and Alternative Payments: Their Place in the Hotel Operations Ecosystem
  14 Gennaio 2025
  What good is a gift card if it’s a chore to purchase or use? Keeping this top of mind should be key to hoteliers when considering program options, and it’s particularly important as travelers begin to cash-in gift cards bestowed on them during the recent holiday season. Gift cards and other forms of alternative payment are becoming increasingly popular with consumers, with a recent Capital One study finding that the U.S. gift card market is expected to generate $324.5 billion in revenue in 2024 and grow 17.7 percent annually. Clearly, travelers still have more to give, and hoteliers must make the process as easy as possible to tap into this lucrative revenue stream.
• The Importance of Faculty Development in Higher Education
  14 Gennaio 2025
  What is Faculty Development? The knowledge and skills transfer from faculty to students forms the core of what education is all about. One of the most rewarding and important roles in a school is played by the department that strives to support those on the front line of education delivery: the teachers. Welcome to the role of faculty development!
• The Curve Hotel, with 602 apartments in Qatar, migrates to the cloud with Hotelogix
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said The Curve Hotel with 602 apartments in Qatar has migrated to its enterprise-grade Hotel Property Management (Hotel PMS) to gain efficient control over business processes to drive growth while lowering overall IT related costs.
• Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics honored to receive 4 Adrian Awards, including Best of Category Adrian Award for Innovation and Search Marketing Strategy
  14 Gennaio 2025
  Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration at the New York Marriott Marquis, February 18, 2025.
• Canary Technologies Sweeps 2025 HotelTechAwards With 8 Wins
  13 Gennaio 2025
  Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading AI-powered Guest Management System, has demonstrated its prominence in hospitality technology by being recognized with eight 2025 HotelTechAwards from HotelTechReport (HTR).
• Cloudbeds named Best Hotel Management Software in the 2025 HotelTechAwards
  13 Gennaio 2025
  Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has been honored by HotelTechReport as one of the industry’s top technology providers in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to helping lodging businesses secure more reservations and enhance guest experiences globally.
• Four Years at the Top: Duetto’s Unstoppable Streak Continues at the 2025 HotelTechAwards
  13 Gennaio 2025
  Duetto, the world’s leading revenue management software provider for the hospitality industry, has solidified its position as the gold standard in hotel tech with a record number of wins in this year’s HotelTechAwards, reviewed by hoteliers as the #1 Revenue Management System, for the fourth consecutive year.
• Operational Benchmarking: A Roadmap to Profit Intelligence in Hospitality
  13 Gennaio 2025
  In the hyper-competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, operational benchmarking emerges not just as a tool but as a strategic lever for unlocking profitability. The days of relying solely on traditional KPIs like RevPAR are over; today’s hotel operators need to dive deeper into granular performance data to achieve operational excellence.