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Visual Matrix Supports Follow Money Fight Slavery Summit as Platinum Sponsor
DALLAS, TX – September, 11, 2025 – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of technology solutions for the hospitality industry, proudly announces its Platinum Level sponsorship of the Follow Money Fight Slavery Summit, a pivotal event co-hosted by Dark Watch and Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII).
Edinburgh Hotel Market Spotlight YE May 2025
The sample of branded full-service hotels in Edinburgh recorded a healthy increase in profit during the 12-month period ending in May 2025, relative to the same time last year. GOP per available room (GOP PAR) rose by 5.9%, driven by a 3.6% revenue increase and despite rising expenses (+1.9%).
Hotel Equities plans for 392-key dual-branded Vancouver Moxy/Element Hotel -Opening Summer 2028
Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, today announces it has been selected to operate the forthcoming dual-branded Moxy Vancouver Downtown and Element Vancouver Downtown. The 30-story tower is owned and developed by Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd. and is set to open in Summer 2028. Located in the heart...
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 September
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 September. CoStar is a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Completes &40M Phased Renovation
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is debuting newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, the encore to a multi-year, nearly $40 million renovation. Encompassing guest rooms, along with the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Kitchen, its chic lobby bar, Velvet Bar, and the building façade, the show-stopping renovations breathe new life into...
Bob W Expands Stockholm Footprint with Second Property in Historic Gamla Stan
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease for a 33-unit serviced apartment property in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town), expanding its Swedish footprint with a second location in the capital.
The Dylan Amsterdam Unveils Multi-Phased Renovations
In the heart of Amsterdam’s canal district, where heritage meets innovation, The Dylan Amsterdam has quietly redefined boutique hospitality through a series of design-forward renovations and sustainability upgrades that honor its 17th-century roots. Nestled along the Keizersgracht, the five-star hotel has completed a multi-phase transformation of 21 out of its...
196+ forum Munich: Jury selected ten nominated hotels for “Hotel Property Award 2025”
For the “Hotel Property Award 2025,” which will be presented during the 196+ forum conference on Wednesday, 8 October at Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, the interdisciplinary jury has nominated ten hotels from six countries, chosen from 25 submissions across nine European countries.
Self-Service: Convenience or Just Passing the Stress?
I just got back from an international trip to drop off my son to boarding school. Self-check-in / self-service is everywhere. Travel, retail, hospitality, the “check yourself in, manage it yourself” model is spreading. On paper, it’s efficient. In practice, it’s… mixed.
