Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 21 new member properties to its global portfolio between October 1 and December 31, 2025. To celebrate, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at any of...
Revenue Steady as Costs Shape Margins Across Europe & Spain
European hotels continue to record revenue growth, but profit outcomes remain uneven across regions. While overall GOP margins are holding steady at the continental level, performance varies materially by sub-region. A closer look at Spain shows continued growth in revenue and profit, alongside stabilising margins and rising pressure across labour...
Maestro’s GuestXMS Evolves in the GenAI Era
Maestro PMS, the leader in cloud hosted, all-in-one, private cloud and on-premise property-management systems for independent hotels and resorts, announces the AI-driven evolution of its Guest Experience Management solution, GuestXMS. The digital guest communication hub is designed to help hotel teams resolve issues faster, prevent repeat problems, and strengthen online...
Driving Slower, Longer Bleisure Stays with GCSTIMES Sustainable Key Cards
Bleisure, the blending of business and leisure travel, has become a growing trend in the world of business travel. More and more guests are seeking a seamless experience that allows them to remain productive during the day, while also embracing meaningful time to connect with their destination. GCSTIMES believes this...
Leveraging the Regenerative Tourism Trend in 2026
Lots of hotels talk about sustainability. It’s important – vital! – after all. But ultimately, it’s a checklist; an SOP. Sustainability doesn’t sell rooms.
Mapping the modern guest journey 7 critical hotel touchpoints to optimise
Today, the first impression happens on a phone, or online. The stay begins before arrival. And every service moment, from booking to checkout, shapes how your hotel is remembered.
Newport Hospitality Group expands Midwest presence with dual-branded Hilton Hotel
Newport Hospitality Group, a leading hotel management company known for operational excellence and people-first service, announces the addition
VisitBritain highlights tourism treasures to global travel trade
VisitBritain is set to host more than 70 international buyers on educational trips across England, Scotland and Wales, as it seeks to boost growth in its inbound
Gloria Guevara named President & CEO at World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which is the global private sector voice of the Travel & Tourism industry, today announced that Gloria Guevara
Sonia Sammut appointed General Manager at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
Minor Hotels, a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 560 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 58 countries, announces the promotion
