We had an amazing time at the 4th Hotel Revolution Summit, which concluded last week in Dubai — thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! It was a pleasure to showcase our full suite of tailored hospitality solutions—from sustainably crafted wooden keycards to our K9 desktop laser engraver.
Technology Is the Engine Behind America’s July 4th Celebration Experiences
As fireworks light up the sky and music pulses from rooftop lounges to poolside decks, July 4th in the U.S. has evolved into far more than just a celebration of independence, it’s a celebration of experiences. And powering many of the unforgettable moments this holiday weekend is technology purpose-built for...
Today’s Most Pressing Trends In Business Travel Discussed in GBTA Podcast
In this panel-style episode moderated by Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA, with Lukasz Dabrowski, Senior Vice President, Global Supplier Relations, and Kari Wendel, Vice President, Meetings and Solutions, for HRS, as they unpack:
Surrenne’s South of France Debut at The Maybourne Riviera
Following the success of Surrenne Belgravia’s debut in London, the wellness and longevity club has now arrived on the Côte d’Azur, going far beyond a traditional hotel spa with longevity stays, retreats, personalized treatments, and expert-led movement and fitness practices. Surrenne’s holistic and science-backed approach elevates wellbeing for guests and...
Infor’s David Poprawka on Sustainable AI, Human-Centred KPIs, and the True Role of Technology in Hospitality
At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we spoke with David Poprawka from Infor about the evolving role of AI in hospitality, not from a trend-driven perspective, but with a focus on long-term value, sustainability, and trust. Rather than chasing the latest buzzwords, Infor is building an architecture that helps hotels adapt...
Sun, Sand and Ceilings 2025: Women in Tourism and Hospitality Boardrooms
The third edition of Sun, Sand and Ceilings analyses the representation of women in leadership roles across four key industry sectors. We compare the data to our 2013 and 2018 reports, as well as presenting the business case for improving gender equality and a 10-step action plan for organisations to...
Marriott International Announces Signed Agreements with Truman to Bring Three Iconic Brands to Calgary
Marriott International, Inc. and Truman announced today plans to open three hotels in Calgary, including W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and an Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park. These brands are poised to transform the hospitality landscape in Calgary and will debut as part of a dynamic, mixed-use development ideally...
CEE & SEE Hotels Report June 2025
This CBRE report provides an in-depth analysis of the current CEE & SEE hotel market. It highlights the sector’s strong recovery and growth potential.
Leonardo Hotels Takes Over Two Hotels in the Hannover Medical Park
On 1 July, Leonardo Hotels acquired two existing hotels from Essendi, one of Europe’s leading hotel investors and operators. An extensive rebranding process will now take place to combine both into the new Leonardo Hannover Medical Park. This step will enable Leonardo Hotels to establish a third presence in Hanover...
Hilton and M&L Group Announce First Waldorf Astoria Hotel in The Nordics
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced today the signing of a management agreement with M&L Group for The Hotel Maria in Helsinki, which will be re-branded as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. This marks the first hotel to operate under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand in Finland, introducing the brand’s legendary...