This launch marks Ruby Group’s first step into the Greek market, further expanding its presence across the Southern Europe region with a new Lean Luxury hotel in central Athens. Set just off Omonia Square, one of the city’s most vibrant and historically rich neighbourhoods, the 114-room hotel will introduce Ruby’s...
Lighthouse Unveils Connect AI: Bridging the Divide Between Hotels and AI-Powered Travel Planning
Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the launch of Connect AI, an innovative AI engine designed to seamlessly enable deeper connection between hotels and AI powered search and travel planning platforms.
Unpacking the Guest Experience: Insights for the Modern Hotelier
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Araceli Budia, Senior Manager of Global Digital & Guest Experience at Palladium Hotel Group. Our conversation peeled back the layers to reveal what it truly means to create memorable experiences for guests in today’s hospitality world. Palladium is a dynamic, family-run...
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Hotel Portrush
Hotel to open ahead of golf’s 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Marriott International Signs Multi-Unit Agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to Debut City Express by Marriott in El Salvador
With the expected opening of four properties, this agreement accelerates the expansion of the City Express by Marriott brand into strategic markets across the region.
Recast: Hospitality is like building bridges — you need the right tools
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re revisiting a conversation with Robbert Manussen, Area General Manager, Taiwan at IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO. Robbert stresses that the technology revolution is here and explains why it’s time for hoteliers to start seriously investing in...
Accor’s Pacific Leaders Conference Ignites Innovation and Recognition
Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, brought together more than 350 of its general managers and regional leaders for the 2025 Pacific Leaders Conference on the Gold Coast.
What Revenue Managers can learn from electric wiring
I recently decided to rewire a couple of light switches at home. One upstairs, one downstairs. Simple job. Two switches. Two lights. One brain (mine). What could go wrong?
Hotel slippers with anti-slip performance
Every detail in your guest’s journey should whisper luxury and thoughtful care. But are your in-room slippers saying enough?
Extended Stay America Suites opens in Tampa
Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Suites
