Ian Schrager, revered entrepreneur, hotel pioneer and nightlife visionary, received the SevenRooms Icon Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 Ceremony, an evening that recognizes best-in-class global hospitality, last night in London.
Responsible Investing: Progress, Pitfalls and the Path Ahead
EHL Hospitality Business School held the third edition of the Sustainable Investment Forum in June 2025, focusing on shareholder engagement as an essential driver of sustainable strategies. This article shares insights on what responsible investing is, exploring today’s challenges, potential solutions, as well as what the future could hold. Parts...
How AI is Changing the Hospitality Guest Journey: Milestone Inc. and HSMAI eBook
Milestone Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered digital experience platforms, in partnership with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), today announced the release of a new eBook titled “How AI is Impacting the Hospitality Customer Journey.”
Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in the Maldives with The Halcyon Private Isles – A Signature Retreat of Individuality and Immersion
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. Inspired by the myth of Alcyone, the resort’s name evokes the "halcyon days" - a time of peace, golden light, and unhurried discovery. The...
AI will turn upselling from “send offers” into “solve needs”
The next wave of upselling will be smarter, quieter, more contextual, and more effective. Instead of static menus or one-off emails, AI-powered upselling will coordinate offers across channels and moments to meet the guest’s true goal: reducing friction, enhancing comfort, and creating delightful moments.
How Task Force Marketing Helps Hotels Bridge Staffing Gaps
The hospitality industry has long relied on task force professionals to fill leadership gaps in operations, finance, and revenue management. As we approach 2026, that same concept is gaining momentum within marketing and communications. It’s especially true in this discipline where continuity, strategy, and agility are essential to maintaining brand...
10 Ways to Maximize Your Hotel’s Spa Listing on Spafinder
Spafinder isn’t just a directory—it’s a discovery engine for wellness travelers. With over 700,000 engaged users and unique distribution through Capital One and other partners, it’s a powerful tool in your spa marketing mix. But like any channel, you get out what you put in.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, October 2025
Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
From hidden gems to iconic stays: Fodor’s Travel releases 2026 “Fodor’s Finest” list of the 100 most incredible hotels in the world
Fodor’s Travel, the leading name in travel recommendations for over 85 years, has unveiled the 2026 edition of its Fodor’s Finest Hotels list, spotlighting the 100 most remarkable stays and inspiring hotel experiences across the globe.
Accor Wins World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Award for Supply Chain Decarbonization Program
Accor has won the World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative category at the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) for the Group’s high-impact supply chain decarbonization program.