Personalization has become essential in today’s hospitality industry. Travelers now expect experiences tailored to their preferences, not generic service. While hotels and cruise lines recognize this shift, many struggle to bridge the gap between what guests want and what they currently offer. AI-driven personalization is changing this dynamic, delivering real...
The George at Columbia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens in Harlem, Celebrating Style and Heritage in Northern Manhattan
Bringing together the neighborhood’s vibrant culture, the prestige of a globally renowned university, and Hilton’s trusted comfort, The George at Columbia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now open on Morningside Avenue and 126th Street, marking an iconic moment for this beloved Harlem community.
Oxford Street Reimagined: 25hours Hotel The Olympia Opens Its Doors
Oxford Street enters a bold new era today with the official opening of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, a property that reimagines one of Sydney’s most storied cultural landmarks.
Opening May 2026: Renowned Italian Architect Brothers to Open Hotel in the Heart of Tuscany
The second property in The La Darbia Collection is a meticulous transformation of an 11th-century hamlet, reimagined by Studio Primatesta as a serene luxury hotel amid the rolling Tuscan countryside
Shiji proudly announces Iceportal Content surpasses 2.5M images distributed globally
ATLANTA, US, October 25th, 2025 - Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, is proud to announce that its hotel content distribution and management platform, Iceportal Content has reached live distribution of over 2.5 million hotel images globally, marking a major milestone in the product’s growth and continued evolution. This achievement...
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami Nears Completion of $100 Million Transformation
Since closing in May 2025, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami has advanced a sweeping $100 million transformation introducing redesigned guest rooms and suites, two new restaurant concepts, refreshed public, retail and lounge spaces, new spa, and expanded fitness and wellness offerings, spread across 17 acres. Led by Gencom and spearheaded...
Crafted Opens ’Life-Friendly’ First Hotel Property, Powdermills, Powered By Mews
[East Sussex, 8 October 2025] – Crafted, a new lifestyle hotel and club brand, has selected the leading operating system for hospitality, Mews, to power Powdermills – its flagship property. By integrating Mews across reservations, F&B, and creative spaces, Crafted is delivering a guest experience that’s both seamless and deeply...
Luxury hospitality: towards a narrative with meaning and purpose
In recent years, and especially since the health crisis of 2020, the concept of sustainability has become increasingly important within the hotel industry. However, although this concept initially began to develop as an effort by companies to minimise the impact of their activity by reducing energy consumption or optimising resource...
Island of Opportunity: Curaçao’s Tourism Transformation
Once economically reliant on petroleum refining, with additional support from financial services and tourism, Curaçao has seen tourism emerge as the cornerstone of its economy since the refinery’s closure in 2018. This shift has become even more apparent in the post-pandemic era. The island boasts dozens of white-sand beaches, vibrant...
The Authenticity Paradox: When Being Real Means Being Responsive
"Just be yourself." It’s the well-meaning advice that’s launched a thousand leadership development programmes and probably twice as many LinkedIn posts. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most leaders who try to "be themselves" at work are actually stuck at a surprisingly unsophisticated stage of authenticity.
