Skift Blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Skift Take: After a major winter storm hit the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest with nearly a foot of sleet and snow, airlines are canceling thousands of flights.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 6, 2025
Singapore, 07/January/2025: Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has introduced hourly booking module to help hotels maximize revenue opportunities while empowering them to offer flexible check-in and check-out times to accommodate their guests evolving itineraries. With this newly added capability, hotels worldwide can now offer their guests the option to book hotel rooms and pay only for the hours they use, which makes it affordable for them.
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Lodging
JANUARY 2, 2025
RIU Hotels & Resorts announced it’s offering Upgrade’s Flex PayBook Now Play Later Options to its guests. RIU, which is owned by the Riu family, specializes in holiday resorts with over 80 percent of its establishments offering its All Inclusive by RIU service. The partnership gives travelers the ability to spread the cost of their vacation over time and provides RIUs guests with an all-inclusive vacation paid for in monthly installments through Flex Pay.
Hotel Management
JANUARY 7, 2025
Luxury and lifestyle hotels continue to be in hot demand as travellers seek curated and personalised experiences, writes Langham Hospitality Group Director of Development, Australasia, Alison Hulm. Alison Hulm, Langham Hospitality Group For Langham Hospitality Group, demand for luxury accommodation remains robust but subject to evolving dynamics. Key among these is the growing appetite weve seen among guests for curated and transformative travel experiences.
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JANUARY 3, 2025
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
Skift Take: Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past.
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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 7, 2025
Perched above the heart of So Paulo, the brands newest hotel reimagines luxury by drawing inspiration from the citys vibrant art, music, and architectural heritage
Hotel Management
JANUARY 5, 2025
The Grand Mercure The Vintage, part of the Accor Vacation Club Apartments, has launched a sophisticated new refurbishment, perfectly timed for Members to enjoy a luxurious summer retreat. This extensive upgrade revitalises every corner of the apartments, from the living areas to the guestrooms. The transformation includes refreshed floor and wall finishes, a complete overhaul of electrical systems and specialist lighting, and the introduction of new artwork throughout.
Are Morch
JANUARY 8, 2025
In recent years, the hospitality industry has welcomed many innovations that have enhanced the guest experience, including contactless check-in desks, point-of-sale (POS) systems, QR code menus, chatbots, and online booking systems. As 2025 begins, restaurant, bar, hotel, spa, and takeaway owners can expect QR code payments to be the next innovation to reach the industry […] The post Are QR Code Payments The Next Innovation To Reach The Hospitality Industry In 2025?
Skift Blog
JANUARY 3, 2025
Skift Take: The fine is the first time the Department of Transportation has charged an airline for constant flight delays.
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Lodging
JANUARY 7, 2025
NORTH BETHESDA, MarylandChoice Hotels International, Inc. began the next chapter of its reimagination of the Radisson Hotels Americas brands, which it acquired in 2022, with the introduction of new visual identities, including new logos for Radisson, Radisson Blu, and Radisson Individuals. The latest looks draw from these brands legacies while embracing Choice Hotels’ vision to shake up the hotel industrys upscale and upper upscale segments.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 7, 2025
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS Ireckonu, a leading provider of hospitality digital solutions, and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced Ireckonu CORE Middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and integrated with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).
Hotel Management
JANUARY 7, 2025
YHA Australia has unveiled the results of a major renovation project spanning its three flagship properties to the tune of AU$$9.7 million. YHA Sydney Central, YHA Sydney Harbour and YHA Brisbane City the largest and most visited properties in the network are the first to undergo a significant enhancement as part of YHAs national development strategy.
Mews
JANUARY 6, 2025
What makes a good hotel room? Its a simple question but it doesnt have a short answer. There are certain things we can take as a given: cleanliness, functionality, comfort. Without these basics, guests are never likely to be satisfied.
Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course
Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i
Skift Blog
JANUARY 7, 2025
Skift Take: Last week, British Airways unleashed fury in some quarters with poorly received changes to its loyalty program. Here are five key learnings for other airlines considering a similar course.
Lodging
JANUARY 3, 2025
WASHINGTONThe U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Dec. 21, 2024. Growth was elevated due to the Hannukah calendar shift and the compressed business travel period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As expected, actual levels were significantly lower than the prior week because of the seasonal slowdown.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 7, 2025
As we enter 2025, we reflect on the hospitality industry in 2024, which has proven to be a dynamic and interesting year. Though many of the challenges facing the industry have carried forward into 2025, some will be less of a factor moving forward. For example, by year-end 2024, challenges such as the highest interest rates in 30 years have started to recede but inflation remains a problem.
Hotel Management
JANUARY 7, 2025
London, December 16th, 2024: Global hotel essentials provider VANITY GROUP has introduced advanced skincare pioneers Perricone MD into their designer playground of brands, signing an exclusive agreement to distribute their hotel collection. Perricone MD was founded by Dr. Nicholas Perricone in 1997 as a holistic, three-tier skincare and wellness system that encompassed nutritional supplements, healthy diet, and advanced topical skincare.
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Mews
JANUARY 6, 2025
Its a must-read for any hotelier and will set you on the way to a remarkable 2025. This article covers the key insights and trends from the report, so that you can get thinking about how to thrive in the year ahead.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 3, 2025
Skift Take: Economic issues are never far from the mind of travel executives, and here's a rundown of different ways the state of the economy impacts the industry.
Lodging
JANUARY 9, 2025
WASHINGTONThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the Global Technology 100 (T100) 2025 leadership team, which advises hoteliers on how the latest technological advances can create a more enjoyable stay for guests. As part of HTNG, T100 is tasked with driving advancements, revolutionizing guest experiences, and defining the landscape of hospitality technology for the benefit of AHLA members and the global hospitality industry.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 8, 2025
Located in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal District, Rosewood Amsterdam is now accepting reservations for stays starting June 1st, 2025.
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Hotel Management
JANUARY 7, 2025
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street (HMLQS) has welcomed the return of its rooftop pickleball court for an extended season this summer, following a successful run last year. In partnership with padel club operator,Game4Padel,and racquetsports equipment manufacturer,Head, HMLQS will welcome both hotel guests and the public to play the sport which is quickly gaining popularity across the globe.
STAAH
JANUARY 5, 2025
STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels across India over the past year. GoMMT retains its top spot from last year as the most preferred online booking channel by Indian travellers followed by Agoda and Booking.com.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 3, 2025
Skift Take: The plane maker said it is making progress on numerous safety and quality control initiatives following a rough year that included a major executive shakeup and increased federal scrutiny.
Lodging
JANUARY 9, 2025
Stonebridge Companies, LLC announced the appointment of Lee Palaschak as executive vice president of operations. Palaschak will oversee all aspects of Stonebridges operations in his new role and work closely with senior leadership on driving operations. Highgate announced the appointments of Randy Diamond and Angela Nolan as vice presidents for its portfolio across the Hawaii region.
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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 7, 2025
Mvenpick, the brand synonymous with Swiss hospitality and culinary excellence, today announced the upcoming opening of Mvenpick Grand Hotel Wrocaw and Mvenpick Resort & Spa Karpacz, the brands first hotels in Poland, which are both slated to open later this month. The latest additions build on the brands expansion trajectory across Europe, with other recent entries in Belgium and Azerbaijan, as well as upcoming debuts in Italy (Bari and Mondello), Greece (Sivota) and Montenegro (Kotor) later thi
Hotel Management
JANUARY 5, 2025
Global entertainment powerhouse Cirque du Soleil premiered Auana, its first resident production in Hawaii, to a sold-out audience at the OUTRIGGER Waikk Beachcomber Hotel on December 17. A dazzling homage to Hawaiis heritage and Cirques iconic artistry, the show combines breathtaking acrobatics, multimedia projections, and moolelo (stories) inspired by the islands rich culture.
STAAH
JANUARY 6, 2025
STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in key tourism destinations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines, over the past year. STAAHs list of top distribution channels is based on hotel reservations that have passed through its channel manager network of 500+ integrations across the world.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Skift Take: Oyos new rule reflects a tricky balance between growing its business and meeting societal expectations. It might win local approval in some markets but could turn off younger, progressive travelers.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
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