Month: September 2025

Addressing G20 Tourism Ministers, he commended the South African Presidency’s focus on inclusion and sustainability. More than a motto, the theme for South Africa’s G20 Presidency Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, reminds us that Equality and Sustainability can only be achieved through targeted policies, unified efforts and mutual support among countries -...

RoomPriceGenie – a leading provider of revenue management systems (RMS) for independent hotels and groups – is proud to announce the launch of a new group displacement calculator built-into the award-winning RMS, which makes it possible for hoteliers to determine whether accepting a group booking is financially beneficial, by comparing...

Following an extensive seven-month enhancement project, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita emerges anew, ready to captivate guests on the lush east coast of Mauritius. With Bambou Mountain and a shimmering turquoise lagoon as its dramatic backdrop, the Resort returns on November 1, 2025, unveiling reimagined all-pool villas and private...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Paris - Marne-la-Vallée, in partnership with Danish real estate company, Proark. Expected to be fully converted in the second half of 2026, the Magny-le-Hongre hotel will strengthen IHG’s leisure portfolio with convenient...

New research by SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel guest acquisition and revenue platform, reveals that 65% of hoteliers believe faster, fully integrated systems could unlock at least 6% more annual revenue—representing billions in opportunity across the $1.2 trillion global accommodation sector.

Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide (SPW), a core company of Seibu Group and one of Japan’s leading hospitality operators, today announced the acquisition of Ace Group International (AGI), parent company of Ace Hotel and its in-house creative agency Atelier Ace. The acquisition was completed through SPW’s newly established U.S. subsidiary, Ace...

16th September, 2025 – London, UK. Triptease, creators of a pioneering full-funnel hotel marketing platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Hospitality Solutions powered by SynXis, the leading global hospitality commerce and distribution platform. Together, the two companies aim to empower hotels to grow their direct booking channel and deliver...

Coury Hospitality, a leading lifestyle hospitality management company renowned for its exceptional service and innovative strategies that transform hotels into vibrant community hubs, has announced the opening of its newest property, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport. Located at 5249 West Century Boulevard, the hotel has been recently...

The 2026 Playbook for Winning Meeting & Event BookingsBetween March 2023 and June 2025, we analysed over 50,000 direct online bookings across independent hotels, chains, meeting venues and conference centres in Western Europe. The results show just how quickly the world of meetings & events is evolving — and which...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with GSM Investissements Dominicana S.R.L., the existing owner of Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana, for the adults-only all-inclusive Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana. Expected to open in 2026, this new build resort will feature...