MONTREAL, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions, today announced its acquisition of Oaky, an award-winning upselling platform recognized as the Best Upselling Software for five consecutive years. Together, two trusted platforms are now united—bringing the best of both worlds into a single, more...
STR Weekly Insights: 21-27 September 2025
U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 6.6% in the week ending 27 September 2025. The decrease was mostly due to declining occupancy, down 2.8 percentage points (ppts) but was worsened by a 2.5% retreat in average daily rate (ADR). Occupancy has declined for the past 14 consecutive weeks, the...
City and Hilton Officials Commemorate Milestone as Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Tops Off at 38 Stories
Just more than a year after the City’s largest concrete pour took place at the foundation level of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis’ hotel construction site, the project has reached its highest structural concrete point, which will include the Sky Lounge and Mezzanine on the 37th and 38th floors and offer...
Leonardo Hotels driving forward growth in Europe in robust fashion
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe is continuing to pursue a course of expansion by investing in new hotels, in the upgrading of its existing portfolio and in the further development of innovative brands. The group has achieved a number of important milestones in 2025 and has also launched new projects which...
The guest has arrived. The card hasn’t.
It’s a scenario business travellers know all too well. You arrive at your hotel after a long flight, luggage in hand, mind on tomorrow’s meetings. The hotel lobby looks welcoming, until the front desk asks for a credit card. Again. You explain it’s a corporate booking. You mention the virtual...
How a simple question about American hotels led to ‘the greatest immigration story never told’
The Patel Motel Story is a new short documentary co-directed and narrated by Amar Shah, exploring the extraordinary rise of Indian American motel owners in the United States. Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, the film traces how Indian immigrants—many from Gujarat and sharing the surname Patel—came to own more...
New Amadeus research reveals appetite for tech to enhance travel, skyrockets in 2025
For many, travel is a source of excitement and anticipation, and new global research from Amadeus reveals how travelers are looking to technology, especially AI, to enhance their journey, seeking to eliminate pain points and friction in the process.
Philippines in focus: Future Hospitality Summit spotlights dynamic Asian tourism and hospitality market with dedicated Country Pavilion
Dubai, UAE. 6 October 2025. Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is putting the Philippines in the spotlight with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s dynamic, diverse hospitality and tourism sector throughout the event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 27-29 October.
How Digital Nomads Could Reshape Global Work Dynamics, Business Ecosystems, and Travel Culture
As AI accelerates remote work, digital nomads are reshaping the global workforce and the travel industry. This article explores the evolving digital nomad culture, its impact on organizational structures, social policy, and entrepreneurship.
Your Lobby Isn’t Worth Posting
In a world dominated by social media, the value of a hotel is increasingly measured by how shareable its experiences are. Guests aren’t justthey want moments worth posting. For years, “Instagrammable” aesthetics were enough. Now, younger generations are shifting the bar: the real currency is authenticity.
