The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) celebrated another record-breaking attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2025, which took place on 13th November at the Royal Lancaster London – marking the 20th edition of the flagship event.
Rosen College Announces Dr. Mehmet Altin as HFTP Professor of Hospitality Financial Management and Technology
Rosen College is expanding its leadership in hospitality analytics and technology through the appointment of Associate Professor Mehmet Altin as the HFTP Professor of Hospitality Financial Management and Technology. The professorship strengthens Rosen College’s growing focus on data, innovation, and the future of decision-making in a global industry that is...
Amadeus and SmartRyde team up to make airport transfers easier — starting with Japan and South Korea based travel agents
SmartRyde, a Japanese company and one of the leading global players in pre-booked airport transfer services, is pleased to announce its strategic integration as a provider through Amadeus, a leading travel technology company. Through this collaboration, SmartRyde’s extensive network of airport transfer solutions will soon be available this month directly...
Bodyholiday Announces First European Resort
The BodyHoliday Algarve, opening in 2029, will redefine wellness travel as a five-star sanctuary set amid the untouched beauty of Portugal’s Eastern Algarve—just forty-five minutes from Faro International Airport. Discovered by Barnard during his frequent journeys through Portugal, the site occupies a rare and tranquil setting next to the scenic...
Hilton Los Angeles Airport Announces $50 Million Guest Room Renovation
Hilton Los Angeles Airport has embarked on a $50 million renovation of its 1,234-room hotel, located close to the Los Angeles International Airport, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, and The Kia Forum.
U.S. hotel performance for October 2025
U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for an eighth consecutive month, according to October 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Azul Hospitality Group Announces Debut of EMRE Marking Completion of The Ava Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Paso Robles
Azul Hospitality Group announces the completion of The Ava Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Paso Robles, California, marked by the debut of EMRE, the property’s signature restaurant helmed by Chef Julien Asseo. The hotel opened in August, and with EMRE now welcoming patrons, the full project comes to life...
Cloudbeds Expands in Greece and Cyprus Through Strategic Partnership with HIT Cloud
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today announced a reseller partnership with HIT Cloud, the newest member of HIT Group of Companies, the leading Greek hotel technology house.
Shiji CEO, Kevin King, receives Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award from Hospitality Technology
Shiji International’s CEO Kevin King, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award at the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, presented during the Hotel Technology Forum by EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology.
Choice Hotels International to Make Landmark Entry into Africa Starting with Three Hotels in Kenya
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors, today announced plans to enter the African market with the signing of three directly franchised properties in Kenya that are expected to open in early 2026. The company also signed a master development agreement...